As a subject matter expert in the field of psychology and end-of-life care, I can provide a detailed explanation of the stages of death and dying as proposed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. Her model is widely recognized and has been influential in understanding the emotional process that individuals may experience when faced with their own mortality or the death of a loved one. read more >>

In summary, Kubler-Ross and colleagues developed a five stage model of death and dying. These stages have different emotional responses that people go through in response to the knowledge of death. They are commonly referred to by an acronym of DABDA and are denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.read more >>