Dual Process Model of Grieving

The Dual Process Model of Grieving explains that healing involves oscillating between two types of coping: confronting the pain of loss (loss-oriented) and engaging in daily life activities or positive distractions (restoration-oriented). Grievers alternate between processing emotions like sadness and grief, and focusing on routines, new roles, or tasks to regain balance. This back-and-forth helps manage intense feelings while gradually moving forward, acknowledging that grieving is a dynamic process. It emphasizes that both facing the loss and adapting to life afterward are natural and necessary parts of healing.