Books with title Talking About Death

For readers of Being Mortal and When Breath Becomes Air, the acclaimed founder of Death over Dinner offers a practical, inspiring guide to life's most difficult yet important conversation Of the many critical conversations we will all have throughout our lifetime, few are as important as the ones discussing death--and not just the practical considerations, such as DNRs and wills, but what we fear, what we hope, and how we want to be remembered. Yet few of these conversations are actually happening. Inspired by his experience with his own father and countless stories from others who regret not having these conversations, Michael Hebb cofounded Death Over Dinner--an organization that encourages people to pull up a chair, break bread, and really talk about the one thing we all have in common. Death Over Dinner has been one of the most effective end-of-life awareness campaigns to date; in just three years, it has provided the framework and inspiration for more than a hundred thousand dinners focused on having these end-of-life conversations. As Arianna Huffington said, "We are such a fast-food culture, I love the idea of making the dinner last for hours. These are the conversations that will help us to evolve."Let's Talk About Death (over Dinner) offers keen practical advice on how to have these same conversations--not just at the dinner table, but anywhere. There's no one right way to talk about death, but Hebb shares time- and dinner- tested prompts to use as conversation starters, ranging from the spiritual to the practical, from analytical to downright funny and surprising. By transforming the most difficult conversations into an opportunity, they become celebratory and meaningful--ways that not only can change the way we die, but the way we live.

For listeners of Being Mortal and When Breath Becomes Air, the acclaimed cofounder of Death over Dinner offers a practical, inspiring guide to life's most difficult yet important conversation Of the many critical conversations we will all have throughout our lifetime, few are as important as the ones discussing death - and not just the practical considerations, such as DNRs and wills, but what we fear, what we hope and how we want to be remembered. Yet few of these conversations are actually happening. Inspired by his experience with his own father and countless stories from others who regret not having these conversations, Michael Hebb cofounded Death over Dinner - an organisation that encourages people to pull up a chair, break bread, and really talk about the one thing we all have in common. Death over Dinner has been one of the most effective end-of-life awareness campaigns to date; in just three years, it has provided the framework and inspiration for more than a hundred thousand dinners focused on having these end-of-life conversations. As Arianna Huffington said, 'We are such a fast-food culture, I love the idea of making the dinner last for hours. These are the conversations that will help us to evolve.' Let's Talk About Death (over Dinner) offers keen practical advice on how to have these same conversations - not just at the dinner table but anywhere. There's no one right way to talk about death, but Hebb shares time- and dinner-tested prompts to use as conversation starters, ranging from the spiritual to the practical, from analytical to downright funny and surprising. By transforming the most difficult conversations into an opportunity, they become celebratory and meaningful - ways that can change not only the way we die but the way we live.

Death is universal, and it is inevitable. We are exposed to death through various media on a daily basis. Yet death is a subject most people avoid. We hide behind euphemisms, change the subject quickly, or ignore the topic altogether. We don’t know what to say or how to act around those who have experienced the death of a person who was significant in their life. We are a culture that lacks the capacity to have competent conversations about death, loss and grief, and as a result, we are unsure of how to provide support to those who are grieving, especially children. This book comprises three sections. The first section poses often asked questions and offers guidance for those seeking to understand how to engage with a grieving child. The second section details activities designed to encourage a grieving child to think their thoughts, feel their feelings, share their memories, and develop their coping skills. The final section provides a discussion guide for "What Do We Tell the Children: Talking to Kids About Death and Dying" and is intended for parents, educators and other professionals who wish to think more deeply about this topic.

For readers of Being Mortal and When Breath Becomes Air, the acclaimed founder of Death over Dinner offers a practical, inspiring guide to life's most difficult yet important conversation Of the many critical conversations we will all have throughout our lifetime, few are as important as the ones discussing death--and not just the practical considerations, such as DNRs and wills, but what we fear, what we hope, and how we want to be remembered. Yet few of these conversations are actually happening. Inspired by his experience with his own father and countless stories from others who regret not having these conversations, Michael Hebb cofounded Death Over Dinner--an organization that encourages people to pull up a chair, break bread, and really talk about the one thing we all have in common. Death Over Dinner has been one of the most effective end-of-life awareness campaigns to date; in just three years, it has provided the framework and inspiration for more than a hundred thousand dinners focused on having these end-of-life conversations. As Arianna Huffington said, "We are such a fast-food culture, I love the idea of making the dinner last for hours. These are the conversations that will help us to evolve."Let's Talk About Death (over Dinner) offers keen practical advice on how to have these same conversations--not just at the dinner table, but anywhere. There's no one right way to talk about death, but Hebb shares time- and dinner- tested prompts to use as conversation starters, ranging from the spiritual to the practical, from analytical to downright funny and surprising. By transforming the most difficult conversations into an opportunity, they become celebratory and meaningful--ways that not only can change the way we die, but the way we live.

How do caring, empathic adults discuss the topic of death with children? The Nonnie Series seeks to open the door to parent or adult/child communication by addressing complex issues with sensitivity and warmth. In Nonnie Talks about Death, Dr. Podgurski looks at the vital, life-affirming, universal topic of death with openness, care and grace. As a former pediatric oncology nurse and a hospice nurse, Dr. Podgurski connects experience with her developmentally appropriate, wise approach to reaching children. Her inclusive language validates all people and responds to the questions children often cannot articulate and adults may not know how to answer. Nonnie Talks about Death approaches death from a unique perspective. First, the sudden, unexpected death of a beloved pet is addressed.The children in the series, Tamika and Alex, discuss grief with Nonnie and explore their feelings. Then, Tamika's grandpa, her Abuelito, becomes ill. His illness is serious. Nonnie connects the children with Alex's Aunt Lisa. She is a palliative care physician. They learn about one of the ways a life can end; slowly, and with caring people surrounding the sick person. In time, Tamika's grandfather dies. The children learn about funerals and traditions. Tamika experiences loss and sorrow. Nonnie Talks about Death tackles Tamika's big question about what happens after death by interviewing Nonnie's friends and asking each friend about their belief system and death. Based on Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski's friends in real life, and beautifully captured by her talented Illustrator, Alice M. Burroughs, this technique allows the children a unique opportunity - to go on a "quest" for knowledge. They grow as people as they respectfully seek answers to one of life's biggest question. The Nonnie Series believes Each Person is a Person of WorthTM! Nonnie Talk about Death continues the tradition of seeking wisdom with respect. All children will benefit from the kindness in this book. Trusted adults, parents, and the children they love will find a safe place for learning here.