Our course examines concepts of immortality related to death, dying, grief and bereavement religious and cultural beliefs. Topics include an examination of contemporary perspectives towards death, dying, and bereavement practices within Roman Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and Native American communities. Emphasis on practical/effective religious and cultural techniques for assisting individuals, families, and health care providers in their quest for meaning, growth and transition through the dying and grieving process, and strategies for establishing healthy boundaries and self-care for the caregiver.
- Teacher: Thomas Vail