Understanding Anger in the Grieving Process

Alice is a 34-year-old woman who recently lost her father to a prolonged illness. She has been struggling with feelings of sadness and loss, and is attending weekly therapy sessions. In her last session, she was able to articulate some of her feelings of anger and guilt she has been experiencing due to the circumstances surrounding her father's death. Her therapist mentioned that what Alice is experiencing is a natural part of the grieving process, which can often manifest in various stages. One of the stages that Alice is exemplifying is ________, where she attempts to make sense of the loss and often questions the circumstances surrounding it.