Grief is a normal response to loss. Most commonly we relate grief to the loss of a loved one, but grief can be caused by any loss. Although grief is often described as a five stage process (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance), there is no “right” way to grieve. Not everyone experiences each stage, not everyone grieves in this order, and some experience various stages multiple times throughout their grief process.
If you feel like you are stuck in one stage of grief or that your grief could be turning into mild to severe depression, please reach out to Student Counseling Services to get the support that you need.
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