Grief Cycle

Definition

The grief cycle is a series of emotional stages experienced by survivors after significant loss such as death. These stages include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance (DABDA).

Related terms

Coping Mechanisms:

Strategies that individuals use in order to deal with stressful situations.

Bereavement: The state or condition caused by loss through death.

Trauma:

A deeply distressing or disturbing experience that can lead to psychological impact.