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Tag: Family Dynamics

Families Fall Apart After Matriarch Or Patriarch Dies

Courtesy of ElsaElsa.com | Originally published 07.08.2019 | Posted 01.31.2020 It’s a common phenomena.  The matriarch or the patriarch of … More

Family Dynamics

My stepmother stopped us being with Dad when he died and I’m devastated.

Courtesy of The Guardian |11.27.15 |  Annalisa Barbieri My dad died nearly two years ago, following a very short illness. He … More

Dying, Family Dynamics, Sadness

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

We Each Have Two Lives. The Second Begins When We Realize We Have Only One by Rabbi Arthur Waskov

Courtesy of HuffPost | 10.06.2015 | Rabbi Arthur Waskov “We each have two lives. The second begins When we realize we … More

Death of a Child, Dying, Family Dynamics

The Lonely Death of George Bell by N. R. Kleinfield | Photographs by JOSH HANER

Courtesy of the New York Times | 10.17.2015 | Written by : N. R. Kleinfield  | Photographs by JOSH HANER Each year … More

Death, Family Dynamics, Friendship

Oliver Sacks: Sabbath by Oliver Sacks

Courtesy of the New York Times | 08.14.15 | Oliver Sacks MY mother and her 17 brothers and sisters had … More

Cancer, Dying, Family Dynamics, Homosexuality, Oliver Sacks, Reflection

The Ghost House of My Childhood by Alan Lightman

Courtesy of the New York Times | 08.22.15 | Alan Lightman THE distant earth bristles with tiny imitations of houses … More

Death, Family Dynamics, Healing

Getting Along to Care for Mom – by Barry Jacobs

If you share caregiving responsibilities with siblings, these tips can help Courtesy of AARP | 07.29.2013 | Barry Jacobs My brother … More

Advanced Directives, Death, Dying, Family Dynamics

Memories of Mom keep me company by Woody Paige

Courtesy of the Denver Post | 07.12.15 | Woody Paige Woody Paige recounts his mother’s last at-bat “Follow my lead, oh, … More

Death, Dying, Family Dynamics

After Newtown shooting, mourning parents enter into the lonely quiet by Eli Saslow

Courtesy of the Washington Post | June 8, 2013 | Eli Saslow This is how it is with every death, … More

Death, Death of a Child, Family Dynamics, Sibling Death

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FINAL WISHES – A Workbook for Planning a Funeral

When we pass on without leaving instructions about what to do when we die, a massive burden is placed on our loved ones. Here is an opportunity to change that.

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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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