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The child's attitude to death. by Mitchell, Marjorie Editha.;
Bibliography: pages 161-162.
Subjects: Child psychology.; Death;
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At death's door : facing the terminal illness of a loved one. [videorecording] by Grollman, Earl A. (CARDINAL)150380; Komp, Diane M.(CARDINAL)369206; Sims, Darcie D.; Henry-Jenkins, Wanda.(CARDINAL)394142;
Participants: Featuring: Rabbi Dr. Earl A Grollman; Dr. Diane Komp, M.D.; Darcie Sims, Ph.D., CGC, CHT; Rev. Wanda H. Jenkins. Helps friends and relatives acknowledge emotions about the terminal illness of a loved one. A guide to living fully with a loved one through the last months, weeks, or days.DVD.
Subjects: Death; Grief.; Death; Terminally ill; Attitude to Death.; Death; DVDs;
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The art of conversation in cancer care : lessons for caregivers / by McQuellon, Richard P.,1949-author.(CARDINAL)497840; Cowan, Michael A.,author.(CARDINAL)461770;
Includes bibliographical references and index."We use "mortal time" in our work to mean the experience of human beings confronting the prospect of death. This confrontation can stimulate intense feelings, a flurry of thoughts, and erratic or unusual behavior. In the broadest sense, mortal time is entered whenever death comes near, and that can happen either directly or vicariously. Hearing the words, "you have cancer," and signing a medical consent form where death is a possible medical "complication," are direct experiences of mortal time. Learning of a loved one's cancer diagnosis, losing a family member in an automobile accident, or reading about a missing child are vicarious experiences of mortal time. The power of tragedy in the theatre can brings us into the experience of mortality. King Lear's madness in the face of betrayal propels him toward an untimely death. The focus in this book is on the particular and powerful experience of entering mortal time when someone receives a diagnosis of cancer, a life-threatening illness. As we noted in our introduction to this second edition, the experience of mortal time in cancer medicine has changed with new treatments. A cancer diagnosis could mean an illness where rapid progression toward death is looming, or where there is only the distant possibility of death. Now there is a third option: the prospect of longer survival with metastatic disease due to the promise of additional therapies, facilitated by next generation genome sequencing. This means, a lengthier period of mortal time and uncertainty for many cancer patients. MORTAL TIME: HOW LONG DOES IT LAST? There are, of course, many instances in which people far exceed their statistically predicted life span. This holds true whether it be the prediction of a physician in the midst of treating an illness or the projected life span of an insurance life-expectancy table. In Part II we give an example of how misleading statistics can be when we discuss the idea of false hope. When mortal time looms with the diagnosis of cancer, it may stretch from days to years, with patients encountering both helpful treatments that lead to periods of remission and recurrences of disease requiring additional treatment. Some patients may never experience a time when it is apparent that they are dying until the last days. The interval between living and dying that we are concerned with here is not primarily chronological time, measured in days, weeks, and months. The hallmark of mortal time is the person's unique biological, psychological, social, and spiritual experience of the prospect and meaning of death, a prospect that confronts their caregivers as well. Mortal time is "kairos" time, the ancient Greek word meaning the time of decisions. When someone enters mortal time directly, their caregivers enter the same time zone vicariously. What they do together in mortal time, especially how they speak and listen to each other, affects the quality and meaning of life for all involved, in the moment and beyond"--
Subjects: Terminal care; Death; Terminally ill; Critically ill; Caregivers; Attitude to Death;
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Western attitudes toward death: from the Middle Ages to the present. / by Ariès, Philippe.(CARDINAL)154276;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Death.;
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Being mortal [videorecording] / by Gawande, Atul,interviewer,screenwriter.(CARDINAL)662503; Jennings, Thomas,television producer,television director,screenwriter.; Lyman, Will.,1948-narrator.; Mucciolo, Lauren,television producer.; Pahuja, Nisha,television director.; 2over10 Media,production company.; PBS Distribution (Firm)film distributor.(CARDINAL)309769; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)publisher.(CARDINAL)189964; WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)production company.(CARDINAL)154259;
Original music, John E. Low.Inteviewer, Atul Gawande ; narrator, Will Lyman.Originally broadcast by PBS Feb. 10, 2015 as an episode of the television series: Frontline.Frontline teams up with writer and surgeon Atul Gawande to examine how doctors care for terminally ill patients. In conjunction with Gawande's new book, Being Mortal, the film explores the relationships between doctors and patients nearing the end of life, and shows how many doctors, including himself, struggle to talk honestly and openly.DVD; NTSC, Region 1; widescreen presentation; stereo.
Subjects: Terminal Care; Attitude to Death.; Physician-Patient Relations.; Physicians; Prognosis.; Quality of Life.; Terminally Ill;
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Helping adolescents cope with loss
This book focuses on ways to assist adolescents as they encounter loss, grief, and death. Some of the foremost experts in the field share their insights on this critical topic.
Subjects: Adolescents; Attitude to death; Bereavement in adolescence; Chagrin; Death; Grief; Loss (Psychology) in adolescence; Teenagers and death; Teenagers, counseling of;
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The Nell dialogues : conversations in mortal time / by McQuellon, Richard P.,1949-interviewer,editor.(CARDINAL)497840;
Includes bibliographical references and index (pages [219]-227).Introduction: The prospect of mortality -- February 16, 2005 : seeking witness -- March 23, 2005 : getting finished -- April 5, 2005 : living in mortal time -- April 12, 2005 : letting go and mastering fear -- April 19, 2005 : leaving gifts -- April 27, 2005 : holding on -- May 3, 2005 : an epiphany -- May 17, 2005 : acceptance -- May 24, 2005 : finding home -- May 30, 2005 : far from home -- June 7, 2005 : grief and sadness -- June 14, 2005 : facing, accepting and yielding -- June 21, 2005 : departure -- Afterword: Therapist reflections.Nell M. came to her therapist with an unusual problem. She was disappointed that her metastatic breast cancer was not progressing as predicted. She had hoped breast cancer would lead to death, preventing her from witnessing her spouse's mental deterioration from Alzheimer's disease. This is how Nell's story began. As Nell became increasingly aware of her death on the near horizon, the therapy sessions with the author were recorded and transcribed. The Nell Dialogues: Conversation in Mortal Time consists of twelve of Nell's illness narratives that explore the challenges of managing the physical and emotional demands of cancer, relationship issues with family and health care professionals, and disturbing, anxiety provoking thoughts as well as the mourning that accompanies the end of life. These dialogues trace Nell's acceptance of, and struggle with, the practical obstacles to achieving a good death. They also offer a window on the world of patients and their caregivers facing a life-threatening illness together. A commentary by the author accompanies each dialogue, giving the reader insights on the therapist's thinking during the counselling sessions and offering context and lessons learned from them. Nell's vibrant voice is a beacon throughout the narratives, sometimes sad, yet always hopeful for a good death. Her ability to navigate the difficult territory of mortal time and dying informs the reader about how death might be approached with grace and dignity--Publisher's description.
Subjects: Interviews.; Breast; Terminal care; Death; Terminally ill; Health attitudes.; Quality of life.; Neoplasms; Patients; Attitude to Death; Attitude to Health; Quality of Life; Terminal Care;
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Tuesdays with Morrie / by Lemmon, Jackactor.(DLC)n 50047483; Azaria, Hank,1964-actor.(DLC)no 98082146; Moniz, Wendy,actor.(DLC)no2005047097; Aaron, Carolineactor.(DLC)no 99082348; Bartlett, Bonnie,1929-actor.(DLC)no2005037452; Lynch, John Carroll,1963-actor.(DLC)no2005039010; Jackson, Mick,director.(DLC)n 93031642; Rickman, Thomas.(DLC)no2003038356; Albom, Mitch,1958-author.(DLC)n 88036767; Harpo Films.(DLC)no 99039005 ; Touchstone Home Video (Firm),distributor.(DLC)no 95013190 ;
Music, Marco Beltrami ; edited by Carol Littleton ; director of photography, Theo van de Sande ; executive producers, Oprah Winfrey and Kate Forte ; written for television by Tom Rickman ; directed by Mick Jackson.Jack Lemmon, Hank Azaria, Wendy Moniz, Caroline Aaron, Bonnie Bartlett, John Carroll Lynch.This made-for-TV movie tells the story of an old man, professor of sociology, Morrie Schwartz, who is dying from ALS. He tells a former student, Mitch Albom, about dying, living and what's important in life.MPAA rating: TV PG.DVD; Dolby digital surround sound; Region 1; NTSC; fullscreen (1.33:1)Four Emmy Awards: 1999, Outstanding lead actor in a miniseries or movie (Jack Lemmon); Outstanding made for television movie; Outstanding single-Camera picture editing for a miniseries, movie or a special (Carol Littleton); Outstanding supporting actor in a miniseries or a movie (Hank Azaria)
Subjects: Feature films.; Biographical films.; Schwartz, Morris S.; Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Teacher-student relationships; Death; Films for hard of hearing people; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.; Attitude to Death; Intergenerational Relations.; Patients;
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Why didn't you get me out? : betrayal in the Viet Cong death camps : the truth about heroes, traitors, and those left behind / by Anton, Frank,1943-(CARDINAL)643018; Denton, Tommy,1945-(CARDINAL)643019;
Going to war -- Shooting back -- Shoot-down -- Into the jungle -- Decline of body and soul -- Camp one -- Death camp -- To camps 3 and 4 -- March to Hanoi -- In Hanoi -- Home again -- Garwood court-martial -- Cynical attitude.
Subjects: Personal narratives.; Anton, Frank, 1943-; Vietnam War, 1961-1975; Vietnam War, 1961-1975; Vietnam War, 1961-1975;
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On death and dying ; Questions and answers on death and dying ; On life after death / by Kübler-Ross, Elisabeth.;
On the fear of death -- Attitudes toward death and dying -- First stage: denial and isolation -- Second stage: anger -- Third stage: Bargaining -- Fourth stage: depression -- Fifth stage: acceptance -- Hope -- The patient's family -- Some interviews with terminally ill patients -- Reactions to the seminar on Death and Dying -- Therapy with the terminally ill.
Subjects: Death; Terminally ill; Terminal care.; Near-death experiences.; Future life.; Parents; Bereavement in children.;
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