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

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Tag: Healing

Music brings healing, comfort to the dying

Courtesy of KALW.ORG | By Joann Mar | Photo by Joann Mar | Originally Published 09.20.2017 | Posted 01.20.2018 There’s … More

Healing, Music

Giving Dying Patients a Sense of Dignity by Beth Orenstein

Courtesy of Everyday HEALTH | 03.19.2015 | Beth W. Orenstein Canada resident Joan Rose, 59, of Winnipeg, Manitoba had been free of … More

Dying, Healing

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

The last companions – By Anthony Chiorazzi

Courtesy of the Harvard Gazette | 09.23.15 Divinity School program helps teach chaplains how to befriend and comfort the sick … More

Chaplains, Death, Healing

Resources for Survivors of Suicide- American Association of Suicidology

Courtesy of AAS National Suicide Prevention Week September 7 – 13, 2015 Books & Resources for Survivors You Are Not … More

Healing, Survivors of Suicide

After tragedy, brain needs to heal

Courtesy of CNN.com | By Deepak Chopra, Special to CNN This article was written in 2012, after the mass murder … More

Death, Family Dynamics, Healing, Tragedy

Healing After Miscarriage

Courtesy of Parenting Magazine |  By Fernanda Moore Late last week Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and his wife Dr. Priscilla Chan … More

Death, Family Dynamics, Healing, Miscarriage

Suicide grief : Healing after a loved one’s suicide

Courtesy of MayoClinic.org | by Mayo Clinic Staff A loved one’s suicide can be emotionally devastating. Use healthy coping strategies … More

Dying, Family Dynamics, Healing, Reminders, Suicide

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FINAL WISHES – A Workbook for Planning a Funeral, 2nd Edition

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Funeral Planning Workbook, 2nd Edition

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LIsa and Jer

About the Blogger

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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