Who created a model called the 'Five Stages of Grief'?

Not sure who considers this outdated. I have went through these stages several times with loved ones, and find them still applicable today.

I learned about it during training to be a Hospice volunteer. Can’t imagine it to be considered outdated!

The only outdated part is the idea that the stages come in an orderly sequence. Having worked in the funeral business, we know the experiences are real. It’s just that they are not neatly organized.

She was the keynote speaker at my college graduation.

Just a few weeks ago I became acquainted with an older lady (such as myself) at the dog park. We talked of former occupations. She had a doctorate in psychology and said, I used to work with Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross. Have you heard of her?" I went nuts as many years ago I read both of her books! She then went on relating great stories.

In her later life Ms Ķübler-Ross herself admitted that each person's way of grieving is unique and doesn't necessarily follow these stages.

No, the stages don't always come in that precise order, especially anger, depression and bargaining. But, they all do come, even if sometimes jumbled up together.

Meemo 24.5, agree, and they don't always come in order.

MDinMD, I'd say that was some speech. Did you get to meet her?

Disagree. Has this been replaced, No. so t's not outdated. those levels of grieving come in waves, and are in a loop. TIME HEALS MOST WOUNDS, NOT ALL. For example: Adults are wounded children.

I recently lost my husband of 60 years to cancer. I think I'm stuck on the depression stage. 😢

Meemo 24.5, sometimes one goes through more than one at the same time and it was designed for terminally ill patients and for the grief of the loss of loved one

Blinky, u r right there! I agree with you. anyone else in too