grief theories

Grief theories explain how people experience and process loss. One common idea is the "Stage Theory," which suggests grief involves stages like denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, though not everyone moves through these in order or at the same speed. Another approach, the "Dual Process Model," describes grief as oscillating between facing the pain and engaging in life’s activities to find balance. These theories help us understand that grief is unique to each person, involving emotional, mental, and even physical reactions, and that healing takes time and varies widely.