The emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses to loss, typically involving stages or phases of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, though not necessarily in linear order.
Example: Bereaved individuals experiencing waves of sadness, anger, and disbelief following death of a loved one, with gradual adaptation and meaning-making over time.
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