When it comes to death, philosophers’ have often focused their attention on what death means for the person who has died. But what about those who are “left behind”? Julian Baggini – philosopher, author & founding editor of The Philosopher’s Magazine — discusses three dimensions of death: what death means…
Losing someone you love can hit you like a freight train. Especially when you are juggling the multiple demands. When it comes to work, some people are lucky enough to be granted time off for bereavement, though typically if time allotted, its not nearly enough. What is more, few companies…
The pain and grief of losing a pet is very real and can be extremely overwhelming. Sadly, though not surprisingly, grief over the loss of a pet is often dismissed or treated with less respect and sensitivity as grief over the loss of a human. According to Carol Baldwin, certified…
Bringing death out of the closet requires opening the door! That’s what the Wake Up to Dying Project is all about. Led by Executive Director Nina Thompson and her talented team, the mission of this national awareness and action campaign is to encourage people to think and talk about dying in…
The benefits of music therapy have been documented for years. In times of duress, for example, music can help individuals better deal with loss by providing a focus and outlet for grief (as well as other emotions), by preserving the humanity of the situation and helping them to regain some…
