Are the Five Stages of Grief Descriptive or Prescriptive?

Welcome to the Growth After Loss Podcast! In this enlightening episode, Dr. Mari Marquez, Ph.D., a personal growth educator, delves into the widely known Five Stages of Grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

What You'll Learn:

- Why the Five Stages of Grief are descriptive, not prescriptive.

- How grief is a non-linear journey filled with fluctuating emotions. - It's completely normal to experience confusion, anger, or numbness at different times.

- The importance of acknowledging your unique grieving process and practicing self-compassion.

- Insightful stories and research on living with grief, maintaining bonds, and finding personal growth after loss.

This episode blends education, lived experiences, and research to offer you a compassionate understanding of grief. It's not therapy, but it provides valuable insights to help you navigate your journey with greater clarity and kindness.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:05 The Five Stages of Grief: Descriptive, Not Prescriptive

05:20 Understanding Emotional Variability in Grief

09:35 Personal Reflections: Am I Grieving Correctly?

13:45 Support & Connection: You Are Not Alone

18:10 Research Insights & Continuing Bonds

22:30 Encouragement for Self-Compassion

25:00 Closing