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Thanatology: Death Education
Derived from the Greek mythology of Thanatos, the daemon personification of death, thanatology is the academic study of dying, death and grief, and encompasses thoughts, feelings, attitudes, events and the psychological mechanisms of dealing with them.While the topic is wide-ranging, thanatology further includes sociology, biology, history, theology, psychology, economics, art and[...]
Man's Best Friend, Even After Death
Over 150 years ago lies a heartwarming tale in Scotland's history of a man named John Gray and his dog, Bobby. John, who was known as Auld Jock, was a night watchman for the Edinburgh City Police, and was virtually inseparable from Bobby, his Skye Terrier.On February 15th, 1858, Gray died of tuberculosis and was buried in Greyfriars Churchyard. Bobby led his master's funeral procession[...]
Good Grief
You may be in disbelief, feel anxious, depressed, have dreams, be angry, feel deep sadness or be relieved. These feelings are all apart of grieving and when there is a loss everyone feels it in their own way.Everyone has their own way of dealing with it and they are not alone. Mourning in some faiths is a timely matter, and there is no set time. Not everyone accepts change with wide[...]
Bibliotherapy: Helping Children Deal With Death
When a child loses a loved one, even if it's a pet, the child can have a difficult time understanding and accepting the loss. Just think about how hard it is for adults to come to terms with death, it's even worse for someone as innocent as a child. To help children understand and work through the[...]
What Not To Say To The Grieving
When someone you care about is grieving, your presence and sympathy alone is all that's needed to provide some comfort during this difficult time. We feel like we should find the right words to say, but knowing what not to say can be just as important. A lot of the following commonly heard phrases might seem on the surface to be "right" but can actually cause more harm to their[...]
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Weekly Email Tips to Support a Grieving Friend
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