What to Know About the Anger Stage of Grief

Here we explore anger as one of the five stages of grief.

Francis explains that the current understanding of this theory is that the stages are not unidirectional.

You may experience grief in any order of stages, jump stages, or even repeat stages.

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Here are several to consider.

Anger is a defense mechanism that helps us feel in control and avoid our helplessness and grief.

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American Psychological Association.Stages of grief.Dictionary of Psychology.

Harvard Health Publishing.Coping with anger while grieving.