Stages of Grief Revisited...

The often cited stages of grief that were popularized by Kubler-Ross – Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance – are now being re-thought. Kubler-Ross did adjust her theory that suggested these stages were experienced in a consistent sequence. She suggested that the stages of grief did exist, but were in fact cyclical where one can return to previous stages and experience them out of order. Research now shows...

Coping Strategies for Social Stress...

When people experience stress they use coping skills to manage the demands placed on them.  These coping skills according to research can be avoidant – trying to escape the demands, or active – trying to reduce the demands.  Avoidant coping has been linked to poor psychological outcomes like depression and anxiety. Active coping skills come in three varieties according to a literature review by Hartley &...