Accepting the loss of a loved one, which often brings feelings of helplessness and depression, is characteristic of which of the following stages of the grieving process?
A) numbness
B) yearning
C) disorganization and despair
D) reorganization

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Disorganization and despair is the stage in which the individual struggles to accept the reality of the loss and may feel hopeless and depressed. This stage typically comes after the initial shock and denial (numbness) and intense longing for the lost loved one (yearning). The final stage is reorganization, where the individual begins to find new ways to adapt to life without the loved one.

Accepting the Loss of a Loved One, Which Often Brings