Yes kubler Ross may be usefully applied as each worker will go through some if not all the 5 stages.  You can adapt the stages to address the different stages of emotions and feelings exhibited by those facing redundancy.

Dear Sirous! For a person, any loss is a cause of displeasure. Weight loss (death of loved ones, loss of a job, the constant bad luck and failure) is the cause of depression. Depression can lead to suicide. Ideally, when a person has a permanent place of work. The human has a favorite work, family, friends, hobbies. And suddenly, a familiar rhythm of life is broken. I suggest to read the article in which experts offer a way out of this problem.

Vladimir

Dear Sirous, redundancy has its beauties: double-checking will lead to better results, second looks can bring new ideas or a better wording, or a less violent or angry reply, or a less informal reply. Having the same information in more than one data base may help us consider new uses for the same information, and a different context will give us new insights on the duplicate data. Having two of everything will make us safer and more reliable, like having two hammers, two computers, two brooms, two food processors, two cars, or two energy sources in each plane so it will never run our of power and just plummet killing everyone on board. Actually everything changes when taken from one context to a different one and, therefore, redundancy is never quite itself, but always shifting somewhat. Each time I am imposed a situation of redundancy I just do as instructions bid. I always find what new thing this newest redundancy will teach me. Reality is strange, and redundancy is never quite true. It forces us to deal with the micro-differences between any two things. It makes us more disciplined and attentive to minuscule differences that could be very important for the operation of a system. Redundancy invites us to be more observant of reality. I like that.

Best regards, Lilliana

Having experienced redundancy my self you mourn the loss of comradeship and friendship your day looses structure to it. The sense of no capita. At the helm and yes the tinge of sadness comes. After 16 years it's hard to climb out of that rut and embrace the change. I left with the first package went early to avoid the pain took time out and looked at my options. Changed my career path walked straight into another job I was one of the lucky few. Went back to school reeducated myself and got my degree others remained unemployed and struggle to g nd work others mourn their loss.

Dear Colleagues,

Good Day,

"10 Steps to Coping with Redundancy

Redundancy is horrible; it is also a fact of life and it’s happening to more and more people with more and more regularity. It’s just a part of our changing world and it is the acceleration of change that is impacting on employment. So what is it that we can do to help ourselves if we’re affected by redundancy? These 10 steps will help you to deal with redundancy.

Please, see the link for more detail ......

http://www.jobsite.co.uk/worklife/10-steps-dealing-redundancy-11175/

Dear Colleagues,

Good Day,

"Your 10-point plan for coping with redundancy, Feb 27, 2014

MELISSA MACK 

Here’s some advice from financial and career experts to help smooth your transition

1. Take stock

2. Be realistic

3. Don’t spend

4. Don’t hide

5. Make a financial plan

6. Do a career check and perfect your resume

7. Upskill

8. Self help

9. Volunteer

10. Who you know

Please, see the link for more detail...

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/2014/02/27/10-point-plan-coping-redundancy/

Dear all,

 I like Miss Boyd's life story and the way she managed to re-invent herself.  My life story is similar but had more ups and downs.  I can detect traces of her advice in your posts too; of course in addition to other things  you have mentioned.

Performing artists are also subject to redundancy, in the form of  public withdrawing their patronage and sending the artist to oblivion.  You don't need me to tell you how the majority of them cope. However, the best example of  re-invention is Madonna. You need  both hands to count the number of times she re- surfaced again triumphant. Good for her.  

I have seen people in industry followed the path which Miss Boyd has sketched  with success. In between redundancy and   re-surfacing one must follow Hazim's  pearl of wisdom.  We would do well to keep in mind what  Lilliana and Harshvardhan  have said, before the ship sinks. The conclusion is don't try to salvage the sinking ship.

Dear, these resources may help you well for answering you question:

https://www.reed.co.uk/career-advice/how-to-deal-with-redundancy/

http://www.express.co.uk/finance/retirement/413388/You-can-work-it-out-when-redundancy-hits-you-in-middle-age

http://catherinescareercorner.com/2013/06/02/change-12-steps-for-dealing-with-redundancy/

http://termexplained.org/difference-between/efficiency-and-effectiveness/

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/301517264_Factors_of_subjective_heat_stress_of_urban_citizens_in_contexts_of_everyday_life

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/Pages/redundancy.aspx

Article Factors of subjective heat stress of urban citizens in conte...

Thank you Muhammad for the resources that you have sent.

Sirous

Dear Yasser

From a psychological viewpoint, redundancy is a kind of great loss. in this regard it compared to the experience of bereavement. The grieving process involves a gradual reduction in the investment of energy committed to something or someone that has been lost. this loss have many aspects such as economical, social, family and even identity aspects.  therefore  a redundancy have many characteristics of critical situations which can be seen as a psycho-social crisis. thus helping people to coping with this situation needs a multidisciplinary plan and professionals. I suggest you  to refer to crisis intervention resources such as rehabilitation counselors and social workers who work in this field.

unfortunately, due to political and economical disturbances  in geopolitical region which my country is in it, we have a long time history of  redundancy and one of my day to day duty is helping people to manage psychological consequences of such job losses. 

Hi Bahman,

Thank you for your contribution. 

Redundancy at work not only is a below on your self-esteem but also it has financial implication; especially if you have a family to support and a mortgage to pay.  Perhaps after a few days grieving you stop being sorry for yourself and gradually recover your dignity and your self-esteem is restored.  However, loss of income is more problematic, when you don’t have a saving, or family member to see you through the worst days.

In western societies, most people experience few times of redundancy in their working lives. So what is the solution to get around financial problems?  Apart from reach family member or family heirloom which you can cash, what practically a person can do? Of course, one should save for rainy days and hope there are not too many of them. The alternative is to sharpen your skills so that there is always a demand for your skill.  Another way is to be able to do two different types of work, which is easier to say than to do.

The irony is redundancy is a bigger blow to highly skilled people than to manual workers.  I know people with a doctorate whose type of skill became redundant and they have to re-educate themselves in a different profession.  In a western society, there is a social security which can cushion the blow, or at least keep you alive to fight another battle.

What is your solution? What do your advice your clients? 

Best regards

Sirous