Death and Grieving

Defining deathCultural contexts

Facing one’s own death Coping with the death of others

Defining Death and Life/Death Issues

• What is death?• Other considerations in determining death• Decisions regarding life, death, and health

care

Sociohistorical and Cultural Contexts

• Changing historical circumstances• Death in different cultures• The denial of death

Death and Development

• Causes of death and expectations about death

• Attitudes toward death at different points in the lifespan

Facing One’s Own Death

• Kubler-Ross’ Stages of Dying/Grief• Perceived Control and Denial• The Contexts in Which People Die

Coping with the Death of Others

• Communication• Grieving• Making sense of the

world• Losing a life partner• Mourning and the

funeral Resources:Kids: http://www.comfortzonecamp.org/ Widow/ers: http://www.sslf.org/