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Learn to Be a Healing Presence
Course Introduction
Learning Objectives
Course Instructions
Part 1: What Is Our Situation?
We’ve Forgotten that Illness and Death Are as Normal as Conception and Birth
Reflection Question
Is Denial of Our Mortality “Natural”?
Physicians Are Often Reluctant to Talk Clearly and Openly with Patients about Quality of Life and Quality of Death Issues
Reflection Question
Talk with People about Their End of Life Priorities
Four Easy Kits for Talking about End-of-Life Choices
Funeral Planning
Hospice or Hospital for End-of-Life Care?
It's Not Clear Cut: Remember that Each Life and Death Is Unique
Part 2: What Can We Do About It?
The Most Important Thing to Do Is Listen
Reflection Question
19 NON-Effective Responses to Hearing a Person Struggle
Reflection Question
10 Effective Responses to Hearing a Person Struggle
Reflection Question
How Can You Talk about Serious Illness or Death with Someone Who Avoids Talking about It?
Honor the Person’s Values and Remember Not to Judge Them
Be a Healing Presence
Reflection Question
What Else Does It Take to Be a Healing Presence?
Trustworthiness
Heartbreak
Compassion
Self-Compassion is Required to Be a Healing Presence
Self-Compassion Break
How I Act Toward Myself in Difficult Times
Empathy
Self-Care
Thinking, Doing, Integrating, and Being
Conclusion
4-Question Test & Course Evaluation (Required)
Bibliography
Honor the Person’s Values and Remember Not to Judge Them
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