"Ages 12 to 18... often a traumatic life stage."
Adolescence
Refers to feelings and includes dealing with love, hate, joy, fear, excitement, and other similar feelings."
emotional
Certain stages of growth and development from birth to death.
life stages
Refers to interactions and relationships with other people.
social
A psychological state of sadness and hopelessness; in grief, it is the stage where the patient realizes that death will come soon and they will no longer be with their families.
depression
"Refers to intellectual development and includes learning how to solve problems, make judgments, and deal with situations."
Cognitive
Refers to the measurable physical changes that occur throughout a person's life."
growth
Refers to intellectual development and includes learning how to solve problems, make judgments, and deal with situations.
mental
The final stage of grief where the patient understands and accepts the fact that they are going to die.
acceptance
A type of care designed to provide palliative care (support and comfort) to patients who are dying.
hospice
"Refers to the changes in intellectual, mental, emotional, social, and functional skills that occur over time."
Development
birth to 1 year
infancy
40-65 years
middle adulthood
anger
A stage of grief where the patient becomes hostile and bitter ("Why me?").
An ethical and legal concept that allows a terminally ill individual to refuse life-prolonging care.
right to die
19-40 years
Early Adulthood
late adulthood
65 years and older
Refers to body growth and includes height and weight changes, muscle and nerve development, and changes in body organs.
physical
A stage of grief where the patient accepts death but wants more time to live ("Just let me live until...").
bargaining
A warm and tender feeling for another person; a need for love and belonging.
affection
1-6 years
early childhood
late childhood
6-12 years
The development of the sexual organs and secondary sexual characteristics.
puberty
A stage of grief (or defense mechanism) where a person refuses to believe something is real or true.
denial
Feeling important and worthwhile.
esteem