Objectives

Participants will:

1. Enhance their understanding of the concept of loss as part of the life cycle.
2. Become aware of the extensive range of personal reactions to loss.
3. Discuss techniques which help people to cope with loss.

Time 2.5 hours

Materials

• Overhead Projector (if used)
• Transparencies (if used)
• Flip Chart
• Evaluation Forms: Workshop 4
• Selected Readings

  • Auger, J. A. (2000). "Canadian Perspectives on Death and Dying: Introduction," In Social Perspectives on Death & Dying (pp.27-29). Halifax: Fernwood Publishing.

  • Health Canada. (2000). "Care for the Caregivers," In A Guide to End of Life Care For Seniors (pp. 121-134). Ottawa, Ontario: Tri-Co Printing Inc.

  • MacLellan, M. (1992). "Death and Dying," In Care for the Caregiver Manual: How to Replicate the Program (pp. 99-102). Halifax, NS: Mount Saint Vincent University.

  • Van Bommel, H. (1999). "Getting Organized: 'To Do' Checklists for Families," In Family Hospice Care: Pre-planning & Care Guide (pp. 7-16). Scarborough, Ontario: Resources Supporting Family And Community Legacies Inc.

• Suggested Internet Resources

  • The Vanier Institute of the Family.(2001). "A Death in the Family"in Transition Magazine, Spring 2001 Vol. 31 No. 1, Available on the Vanier Institute of the Family Web site at: http://www.ivfamille.ca/library/library.html

  • Public Health Agency of Canada, Division of Aging and Seniors. "Palliative Care: Info Sheet for Seniors". Available on the Public Health Agency of Canada Web site at: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/pubs/info_sheets/palliative_care/pall_e.htm