Tuckman's Stages of Grief

Tuckman’s stages of grief, also known as Tuckman's stages of group development, typically include forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. While these stages primarily apply to group dynamics, they can also reflect individual experiences of loss. Initially, individuals come together (forming), face conflicts or emotions (storming), establish a sense of community (norming), work through grief productively (performing), and eventually find closure or move forward (adjourning). Understanding these stages can help individuals navigate their own grief and support others through similar experiences in a compassionate, structured way.