The five stages in the Stress Response Theory are:
- Outcry: This stage involves an initial emotional and physical response to the traumatic event.
- Denial: In this stage, individuals may try to ignore or minimize the impact of the trauma, denying its significance.
- Repetition: The repetition stage involves re-experiencing aspects of the trauma through memories, flashbacks, or recurring emotions.
- Working through the trauma: In this stage, individuals actively engage in processing and understanding the trauma, often with the support of therapy or other interventions.
- Completion: The completion stage represents the resolution of the trauma, where individuals are able to integrate the experience into their lives and move forward.