There seems to be a "natural order" of who goes first when it comes to dying. The "expected" order that people die in order of oldest to youngest. When a death occurs in this order, many people, though certainly still affected by the loss, feel like they know the norms of grief and bereavement. However, when death occurs "out of order", in unexpected or premature ways, the result is often a complex mix of reactions. What are some types of death and loss that fit this description and how might these losses impact future development for the remaining or surviving person?  

Compare and contrast Kübler-Ross's Five Stages of Grief with the Dual-Process Model of Grieving. How can these theories help explain the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral reactions that occur following the loss of a loved one? What informal and formal support mechanisms can be utilized to help the bereaved cope with their loss and find closure? What attitudes, behaviors, or platitudes are not helpful for those in mourning?