What it feels like to die and come back
IRELAND – What does it really feel like to die? We all think about it but few of us want to talk about it.
IRELAND – What does it really feel like to die? We all think about it but few of us want to talk about it.
For most of human history, death was a common, ever-present possibility. It didn’t matter whether you were five or fifty – every day was a roll of the dice. But now, as medical advances push the boundaries of survival further, we have become increasingly detached from the reality of being mortal.
One of the most important psychological studies of the late twentieth century, On Death and Dying grew out of Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s famous interdisciplinary seminar on death, life, and transition. In this remarkable book, she first explored the now-famous five stages of death:
There are many books intended to help people deal with the trauma of bereavement, but few which explore the reality of death itself. How We Die sets out to explain exactly what happens to each of us when we die. Sherwin B. Nuland – with over 30 years’ experience as a surgeon –
From Ira Byock, prominent palliative care physician and expert in end of life decisions, a lesson in Dying Well. Nobody should have to die in pain. Nobody should have to die alone. Dying Well brings us to the homes and bedsides of families with whom Dr. Byock has worked,
UK – Children don’t worry about elderly pets because they don’t understand death. Perhaps that’s why they’re so good at living.
USA – Failure to get a diploma is linked to a surprisingly large percentage of premature deaths.
USA – July 8, 1926: Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, the psychiatrist who pioneered treatment for people with terminal illness, is born.
Since her husband, Iain, died seven months ago, Caroline Twigg has had to face an unexpected problem – what to do with his
The Buddhist approach to death can be of great benefit to people of all backgrounds—as has been demonstrated time and again in Joan Halifax’s decades of work with the dying and their caregivers. Inspired by traditional Buddhist teachings, her work is a source of wisdom