This is what Stroebe and Schut described as the dual-process model of grief, in which we “oscillate” between “loss oriented” and “restoration oriented” phases as we process our grief.

Developed in 1999 by Stroebe and Schut, the Dual Process Model recognizes that grief isn’t just about feeling the loss—it’s also about adapting to daily life.

I’ve become keenly aware of the dual process model of grief lately. This model involves oscillation between loss-oriented and restoration-oriented responses to grief. Sometimes a griever feels ...

I’ve become keenly aware of the dual process model of grief lately. This model involves oscillation between loss-oriented and restoration-oriented responses to grief. Sometimes a griever feels the ...

Test of an Integrative Dual-Process Model, Journal of Business Ethics, Vol. 153, No. 3 (December 2018), pp. 691-705 Free online reading for over 10 million articles Save and organize content with ...

A Personal Perspective: As we grieve, sometimes we look backward, sometimes forward. This is the dual-process model of grief, and it's both hopeful and stressful.