Elizabeth Kübler-Ross (psychologist)

Elizabeth Kübler-Ross was a Swiss-American psychiatrist best known for developing the five-stage model of grief, which describes how people commonly process the experience of loss. These stages—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—are not always linear and can vary in order and duration. Her work helped improve understanding and support for individuals facing terminal illness and loss, emphasizing the importance of emotional acknowledgment and acceptance. Kübler-Ross’s contributions have had a lasting impact on fields like psychology, counseling, and hospice care by highlighting the complex, personal nature of grief.