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Topic 5 DQ 2 Dec 14-18, 2023 In DQ 1, you were asked to describe attachment and how it relates to grief. In this DQ, analyze and discuss the specific phases of grief as they relate to attachment according to Bowlby's theory on grief. Explain how this may apply to anticipatory grief. Hello Professor Ellison and Classmates, While there are various stages of grief models in this discussion post Kübler-Ross’s basic stage- based approach will be used as they relate to Bowlby’s attachment theory. Denial or shock are usually the first initial stages of the grief theory. Often this is a stage of disbelief where one is living in a preferred reality and any news; they are given that is negative is not accepted as true (Psycom.net. 2022). Although it is said that this stage moment a person first learns to understand the loss it is also the moment when the world loses its meaning, and they gradually start to cope with as much as they can handle. This is the stage that Bowlby and Parkes labeled “ shock and numbness” , the body goes through stress, and there is an inability to express their emotions (Ackerman., 2020). The second stage of the grief theory is anger which can often come off as aggression, or even blame. Anger can be directed at loved ones, God (or other religious deities), or even self but it does not last very long, but it is one of the steps that makes the loss appear more real (Psycom.net. 2022). When one allows themself to feel the anger it loses its strength and slowly begins to dissolve. From an attachment perspective this stage is labeled “ yearning and searching” where the griever understands what is missing and may either become consumed with the deceased or fill the absence with something else (Ackerman., 2020). As we approach the third stage which is bargaining there is evidence that it also deals with shock and disbelief and also with searching for answers and the ‘truth’. The person experiencing the loss is dealing with false hope and questions what is going on, questions doctors, God and even if what is happening is real. Depression is the fifth stage of the grief stage, and it can be overwhelming. Those that deal with depression due to loss and grief often find they are in a daze, emotionless, and unable to function in the world (Psycom.net. 2022). Depression causes isolation and often occurs when the grief is prolonged, and the person has lost all hope. Bowlby and Parkes expressed this in their stage of despair and disorganization which are episodes of withdrawal, anger, and lack of focus.

The fifth stage of the grieving stages are acceptance. Although it gives an idea of finalization there is not exact order that these stages can go on and it is always depending on the individual going through the process. Kübler-Ross explains this is more along the lines of expressing that one has become accepting of their feelings and emotions dealing with the death and where one can start to focus on moving forward through life and getting help (Psycom.net. 2022). Acceptance does not take the pain of losing someone away but allows one to be able to accept their feelings as valid and they start to engage more socially. Reorganization and recovery address this stage by explaining how the mourner starts to focus on reapplying themselves and pushing forward with things that they want to occur in their lives such as missed goals, unsettled accomplishments, and learning to be vulnerable again (Ackerman., 2020). Blessings, Tonya Jones Reference Ackerman., C. E. (2020, December 27). What is attachment theory? Bowlby's 4 stages explained. PositivePsychology.com. https://positivepsychology.com/attachment-theory/ Psycom.net. (2022, June 7). psycom.net. https://www.psycom.net/stages-of-grief

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