Kübler-Ross model
The Kübler-Ross model describes, in five discrete stages,
the process by which people deal with grief and tragedy
Enumeration of stages (1969)
The stages are:
1. Denial - The initial stage.: "It can't be happening."
2. Anger .: "How dare you do this to me?!" (either referring to God, the deceased, or oneself)
3. Bargaining .: "Just let me live to see my son graduate."
4. Depression .: "God please don't take him away from our family"
5. Acceptance .: "I know my son will be in a better place"