Rejection from friends, job, parents etc. Break-up in a Relationship Loss of a pet, friend, family member Death Item lost, stolen or misplaced Athletic Event loss, failed Test Moving, New School
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross Variety of factors: relationship, cause of death, duration of illness, & personal belief 1. Denial – Not accepting reality 2. Anger – Feeling powerless and deprived. “Why did this happen?” 3. Bargaining – Make promises to change 4. Depression - Sad feelings – realization hits 5. Acceptance – Resolution, moving on, closure 6. Coping w/ loss activity & Advice Plea se