Monthly Archives: June 2016

Mom whose son died by suicide explains why she doesn’t say the words “committed suicide.” Source: Why We Shouldn’t Say ‘Commit Suicide’ | The Mighty

Communications skills training in medicine is patchy, undervalued and not a clinical imperative – but 90% of doctors say it should be mandatory Source: Listening to patients at the end of their lives is crucial – so why don’t doctors … Continue reading →

NEW YORK — Several websites are trying to make death easier — for the people left behind. Source: Numerous digital options let you leave your posthumous plans for loved ones | Dallas Morning News

Aging is not actually a cause of death. Source: What does it mean to die of old age? – Business Insider

Source: Helping Caregivers Cope by Acknowledging the Good in Grief? | caregiverstrength

Ron King shares an insightful piece on the work of dying well and the different types of work that are part of one’s own dying journey. Source: The Work of Dying Well – Holy Redeemer HealthLink

The emotional crumbling started when she was 14 and a friend was killed in a car crash. By the time a close friend was murdered three years ago, the coping skills Bonnie Ludwig had for dealing with death were shattered … Continue reading →

Source: Healthy Boundaries to Prevent Compassion Fatigue | Hospice Times

When a neuroscience student gets dumped, she finds comfort (and an over-the-counter remedy) in her knowledge of the physiology of romantic rejection. Source: Can Tylenol Help Heal a Broken Heart? – The New York Times

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All of us have our weak moments in life–those moments when we doubt ourselves, our ability and our resources available to help us face up to the challenges of simply going forward in life.  Therefore,…