1. The process by which people deal with grief and tragedy.
Kubler-Ross Model
The process by which people deal with grief and tragedy.

2. “No, not me.” This is a healthy stage.
Denial
“No, not me.”
This is a healthy stage.

3. Anger or Resentment
“Why me?” Blame, directed against the doctor, nurses and God often is a part of this stage.

4. “Yes me, but-” “If you’ll just give me five years, God, I’ll…”
Bargaining
“Yes me, but-” “If you’ll just give me five years, God, I’ll…”
A temporary truce.

5. “Yes, me,” with the courage to admit that it is happening.
Depression
“Yes, me,” with the courage to admit that it is happening.

6. Acceptance
Facing death calmly.