The semi-therapeutic mantra known as pushing through has squeezed into sister circles as an ode to self-resiliency in the face of adversity. Traumatic life events shared among close friends are routinely met with well-intentioned advice to keep it pushin’ during a period in which talks about grief seem apropos. Likewise, individuals are revered for their ability to compartmentalize or outright dismiss the emotional impact of catastrophic events, leaving a wake of unresolved psychological challenges ahead.
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Pioneering psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross first introduced the American audience to the Five Stages of Grief in 1969 with her book entitled On Death and Dying. Her research with terminally ill patients highlighted a series of emotional phases experienced by patients and family members. Far from a linear process, the model describes five emotional steps that an individual may endure when a tragic incident occurs.
Since its initial unveiling, the Kübler-Ross model has been adopted in medical treatment facilities, social-work institutions, and faith-based organizations. Criticisms citing a lack of empirical evidence supporting the stages of grief have been summarily dismissed as the prototype expands to include all forms of personal loss.
The grieving process is a subjective experience in which no two situations are alike. But, when individuals are given time to heal within a safe environment, trauma is contextualized while recovery ensues. Recognizing the milestones of a healthy coping system versus pushing through evolves our understanding of grief and spiritual healing.
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