Unique — but why?
"Many authors have described bereavement as a transition, a transformation, an evolution. It may not seem so when emotions are most raw." -- Chris Haws
The Letter
"This is perfect." -- Laura
To avoid unwanted medical treatment: choose a bulldog surrogate to fight for you
"Your choice of surrogate may be more important than your living will."
Keep no secrets from those at end of life
"Everyone, including and perhaps even especially Mom, are going to be concerned and frightened about what the future is bringing. Through being open, sharing, together, and supportive of one another comes the opportunity to love each other." -- Barbara Karnes, RN
Psilocybin therapy: an option for palliative care
Psilocybin therapy reduced anxiety and depression in patients with advanced cancer, showing promising long-term results. Therapy access is limited in the US but growing.
How to Tell Children About Death
"Part of the experience of death is finding ways to accept what has happened, express what we are feeling, and find ways to move on. We, as adults, need to find ways to help our children to do this too."
Vital Deathcaring: Maintaining Connection to Our Humanity
"How can we aim for balanced and boundaried? How can we keep our hearts open – and actively engaged – while remaining steady in the face of another’s hardship? It’s useful to remember to take it in without taking it on."
The Impact Of Anticipated Grief For Care Givers Facing End Of Life Care For Loved Ones
"Imagine you are sitting in a serene field with your loved one. The sun is shining and you feel happy. Then imagine later that day, being told that your loved one is ill or worse, the condition is life-limiting. The future of that morning suddenly has a very different outlook, and your priorities understandably change, with a re-prioritization of both your physical and emotional world."