Introduction
Acceptance
Acceptance In this stage, individuals begin to:
- Allow painful memories to fade
- Find new meaning in their loss
- Integrate the experience into their broader life perspective
Return to Peace and Happiness
This stage involves:
- Learning to find peace and happiness again
- Allowing oneself to experience joy without guilt
- Potentially finding a new purpose in life
The Return
This final stage involves:
- Looking back to move forward
- Applying lessons learned from past experiences
- Engaging one’s gifts, passions, and positive attributes in the healing process