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Stages of a break-up
Breaking up is never easy, whether you are on the receiving end of it or the one instigating the procedure. When it does happen to you, we go through 7 stages. Please list the below the 7 stages and provide an explanation of each stage.
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Case studies
Below are several amounts of examples where breaking up takes place. With a partner, please read the scenario and then answer each of these questions attached to it.
CASE STUDY 1.
Simon has recently broken up with a long-term boyfriend, he is feeling really alone and finds it difficult to move on. He is concerned his chance for love has passed.
- What stage of the break up is this person is going through?
- What are strategies you could use to deal with this situation that would positively aid your mental health and well-being in this stage of breaking up?
- What are negative ways to deal with this situation that will negatively affect your mental health and well-being in this stage of breaking up?
CASE STUDY 2.
Mary broke up with her boyfriend 6 months ago and recently ran into him at the local bar. He went on to state that he has seen other girls but they don’t compare to her and although she does not love him he feels they can make it work.
- What stage of the break up is this person is going through?
- What are strategies you could use to deal with this situation that would positively aid your mental health and well-being in this stage of breaking up?
- What are negative ways to deal with this situation that will negatively affect your mental health and well-being in this stage of breaking up?
CASE STUDY 3.
Michael caught his partner sleeping with another person and after shock and denial. He is struggling with aggression towards his ex-partner and has sent abusive emails to vent his spleen and put forward his deep hurt.
1. What stage of the break up is this person is going through?
2. What are strategies you could use to deal with this situation that would positively aid your mental health and well-being in this stage of breaking up?
3. What are negative ways to deal with this situation that will negatively affect your mental health and well-being in this stage of breaking up?
CASE STUDY 4.
Since breaking up with her long-term girlfriend Jenny has been throwing herself into going out drinking with friends.
She has also been drinking heavily and engaging in regular high-risk regular sex (one night stands) in an attempt to move on.
1. What stage of the break up is this person is going through?
2. What are strategies you could use to deal with this situation that would positively aid your mental health and well-being in this stage of breaking up?
3. What are negative ways to deal with this situation that will negatively affect your mental health and well-being in this stage of breaking up?
CASE STUDY 5.
Naomi broke up with a partner some time ago and has recently begun dating new people, she is enjoying her new freedom and feels comfortable with how she feels about herself.
- What stage of the break up is this person is going through?
- What are strategies you could use to deal with this situation that would positively aid your mental health and well-being in this stage of breaking up?
- What are negative ways to deal with this situation that will negatively affect your mental health and well-being in this stage of breaking up?
CASE STUDY 6.
Since breaking up with his partner, Kieran has started going to the gym excessively and recently started a cycle of steroids to make himself appear more attractive. His self-worth has been lowered since breaking up with his ex-partner and he is overly conscience about how he is viewed by others more than ever.
- What stage of the break up is this person is going through?
- What are strategies you could use to deal with this situation that would positively aid your mental health and well-being in this stage of breaking up?
- What are negative ways to deal with this situation that will negatively affect your mental health and well-being in this stage of breaking up?
