Concepts of Death and Dying
Preparing for Approaching Death – signs and symptoms – Hospice, Nashville, TN
The Stages of Dying and Death – Cliff Notes for Elisabeth Kubler‐Ross’s book (see below)
Seven Common Fears of Dying – excerpt from Donna M. Authers’s book: A Sacred Walk: Dispelling the Fear of Death and Caring for the Dying
Regrets of the Dying – from author Bronnie Ware’s blog; see her book listed below
TED Talk by BJ Miller – What Really Matters at the End of Life
Ted Talk By Judy MacDonald Johnston – Prepare for a Good End of Life
Communication and End-of-Life Issues
Grief and Bereavement
Six Major Myths of Grief from The Grief Recovery Handbook and When Children Grieve by Russell Friedman & John W. James (see Recovery Handbook listing below)
The 10 Best and 10 Worst Things to Say to Someone in Grief. Grief.com with David Kessler
TED Talk By Nora McInerny – We Don’t Move on From Grief, We Move Forward
TED Talk by Jason B. Rosenthal – The Journey Through Loss and Grief
Role of the Volunteer
Books (listed by date)
With the End in Mind: Dying, Death, and Wisdom in an Age of Denial, Kathryn Mannix (2018)
Life after Loss: A Practical Guide to Renewing Your Life after Experiencing Major Loss, Bob Deits (2017)
It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand, Megan Devine (2017)
You Only Die Once: Preparing for the End of Life with Grace and Gusto, Margie Jenkins (2015)
Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End, Atul Gawande (2014)
Divine Art of Dying: How to Live Well While Dying, Karen Speerstra, Herbert Anderson (2014)
When Autumn Comes: Creating Compassionate Care for the Dying, Mary Jo Bennett (2014)
Final Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs, and Communications of the Dying, Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley (2012)
The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing, Bronnie Ware (2012)
On Death and Dying, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, Ira Byock M.D. (Foreword) (2011)
May I Walk You Home? – Courage and Comfort for Caregivers of the Very Ill, 10th Anniversary ed., Joyce Hutchison and Joyce Rupp (2009)
The Power of a Broken-Open Heart: Life Affirming Wisdom from the Dying, Julie Interrante MA (2009)
The Grief Recovery Handbook: The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and Other Losses including Health, Career, and Faith (20th Anniversary ed.) by John W. James and Russell Friedman (2009)
Final Journeys: A Practical Guide for Bringing Care and Comfort at the End of Life, Maggie Callanan (2008)
A Sacred Walk: Dispelling the Fear of Death and Caring for the Dying, Donna M. Authers (2008)
Izzy & Lenore: Two Dogs, an Unexpected Journey, and Me, Jon Katz (2008) [especially for animal therapy volunteers]
Needs of the Dying: A Guide for Bringing Hope, Comfort, and Love to Life’s Final Chapter, 10th anniversary ed., David Kessler (2007)
Healing a Spouse’s Grieving Heart: 100 Practical Ideas After Your Husband or Wife Dies, Alan D. Wolfelt PhD (2003)
Losing Your Parents, Finding Yourself: The Defining Turning Point of Adult Life, Victoria Secunda (2001)
Dying Well, Ira Byock MD (1998)
Widow to Widow: Thoughtful, Practical Ideas for Rebuilding Your Life, Genevieve Davis Ginsburg (1997)
A Time to Grieve: Meditations for Healing After the Death of a Loved One, Carol Staudacher (1994)
How to Go on Living When Someone You Love Dies, Therese A. Rando (1991)
Videos / Movies
Alive Inside – a story of Music & Memory – video movie directed by Michael Rossato-Bennett — watch trailer; DVD available on Netflix, to purchase, etc.
Wit – movie starring Emma Thompson playing a terminal cancer patient (2001) – watch trailer; DVD available on Netflix