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Dying & Death Talk

Looking at dying and death for what it is: a part of life.

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More people are adopting old, sick dogs to keep them from dying alone and afraid

Courtesy of the Charlotte Observer | By Karin Brulliard/Washington Post | Photo By Steve Forst | Originally Published 03.05.2018 | … More

Adoption of Senior Pets

When a Pet Dies, Helping Children Through the ‘Worst Day of Their Lives’

Courtesy of The New York Times.com | By JULI FRAGA | Originally Published 06.08.2017 | Posted 02.23.2018 The loss of … More

Things I Wish I Had Known When My Dog Died

Courtesy of the New York Times.com | By Jen A. Miller | Illustration by Heidi Younger | Originally Published 03.23.2017 … More

We Were Snubbed by Our Dead Dog. Twice.

Courtesy of the New York Times.com | By MICHELE MONTGOMERY | Illustration by Giselle Potter | Originally Published 01.12.2018 | … More

How chimpanzees deal with death and dying

Courtesy of National Geographic | By Ed Yong | Originally Published 04.26.2010 | Posted 01.12.2018 Not Exactly Rocket Science  A … More

Chimpanzees, Primates

The heartbreaking story of an old man and his cat

Courtesy of the Washington Post | Photos By Akiko DuPont. Writer Olivier Laurent| Originally Published 11.27.2017 | Posted 11.28.2017 When … More

Akiko DuPont, Alzheimers

This is how Disney films can help parents talk about death with their kids

Courtesy of Yahoo! Lifestyle | Originally Published 10.19.2017 | Posted 10.26.2017 Many Disney and Pixar movies have a character death that’s central … More

When a Pet Dies, Helping Children Through the ‘Worst Day of Their Lives’

Courtesy of NewYorkTimes.com |By JULI FRAGA | Originally Posted 06.08.2017 | Published 10.10.2017 The loss of a pet is often … More

Meet the therapist who helps pet owners get over the grief of losing their animals

Courtesy of The Mirror | By Rachel Spencer | 07.22.2017 | Posted 07.24.2017 We speak to therapist Shona McLean as … More

Why dead pets matter by Olivia Lichtenstein

The Guardian | 12.05.15 | Olivia Lichtenstein When their cat Sox got ill had to be put down, Olivia Lichtenstein and her … More

Death, Dying, Family Dynamics, Helping Children Understand Death, Sadness

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Lisa C. Oliver EdD, GC-C
Life Transitions Educator/
Certified Grief Counselor

Just one individual who is trying to get more people to discuss a natural process and event that will happen to everyone: DYING and DEATH.

RSS Dr. Death and the Humorist – A Podcast

  • Five Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Own Funeral
    Lisa and Jer discuss Five Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Own Funeral.
  • What Are Advanced Directives?
    Lisa and Jer discuss Advanced Directives: What they are, what they are not, why you should have Advanced Directives and their limitations.  Jer tells Lisa the story of his uncle who didnt need advanced directives because he knew EXACTLY when he was going to go...
  • Your Top Ten Objects Your Kids Don't Want
    Lisa and Jer review an excerpt from Elizabeth's Stewart's book, "No Thanks Mom" found on NextAvenue.org. 
  • End of Life Issues
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016) state that only 3 of 10 individuals die instantly; the remaining 7 will decline as a result of a chronic illness. Lisa and Jer discuss end of life options.
  • Funny Funeral Stories
    The first 3  letters of the word funeral is FUN.  Lisa and Jerry discuss some humorous occurrences at funerals.
  • What is a Death Cafe?
    Dr. Death and The Humorist discuss Death Cafes: what it is, where to find one and what you need to hold your own - NOTE: A dead body is NOT required. :-)
  • Who are Dr. Death and the Humorist
    Death is the best part of life, that's why it's saved for last.
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