Articles
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The 5 stages of bereavement/mourning: An African perspective:
The article explores psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s five stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—through an African cultural lens. It highlights how different African traditions help individuals process grief.
Published on 28 Feb 2025, 5:27 p.m.
The African perspective on coping with the loss of a family member:
The article explores how different African cultures cope with the loss of a family member through funeral rituals and ceremonies. It highlights the universal role of funerals in marking the transition of both the deceased and the bereaved, helping individuals confront grief rather than suppress it.
Published on 28 Feb 2025, 4:51 p.m.