Supporting children following traumatic events
The Association for Death Education and Counselling newsletter provides links to several articles about responding to kids following traumatic events. Excellent resources. Check out the newsletter and follow the links.
When professional becomes personal… I am a family caregiver
I am a person, wife, mother, daughter and friend. I am a hospice palliative care nurse and educator. I am owner and director of Life and Death Matters. My mother has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, with a prognosis of months. Once again I am a family caregiver. At Life and Death Matters we […]
Educators Corner: A Musical Potluck to Discuss Loss and Grief
Many Health Care students across Canada have immigrated to Canada, leaving behind their country, community, career, kids and families. The opportunity to reflect on these multiple losses in a safe environment can facilitate greater understanding of loss, grief and stimulate discussion on ways to best support one another when grieving. Purpose of the Musical Potluck: […]
Question for Hospice Nurses and caregivers – What do you think?
This morning I received this question from my favorite Danish cousin. I am wondering whether being a hospice nurse prepares one for the goodbyes and final loss of a parent? What do you think? Kath
