Processing and grieving an ongoing loss – such as a child with a devastating injury or disability – does not fit neatly into traditional models of grief
- Written by Brad Phillips, Assistant Professor of Nursing, West Virginia University
Loss without a clear resolution can be particularly painful.laflor/iStock via Getty Images PlusTraditional loss is typically considered a five-stage process, linear and time-bound, where a person moves from denial to acceptance.
Generally, traditional loss is linked to death – such as the death of a loved one, or a miscarriage. It is...