Thoughts

Hello learners:  I was thinking today of other content I could include for you that we are not already touching upon in class.  Rather difficult I must say.  However, I found some information that I had used in another class, and thought one of the quotes would be helpful here: “anticipating a loss is an important part of experiencing that loss...for those who will survive the loss of a loved one; it is the beginning of the grieving process.  Such anticipation may help us brace ourselves for what is to come, but we should be aware that the anticipation of an event may be just as powerful as the event itself” (Kubler-Ross & Kessler, 2005, p.4).

What do you think about this quote?  I have found much useful information in the work of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and would highly recommend any of her books, or information you can access from the web.  Have you found any other 'experts' on death and dying you would like to share?

Kubler-Ross, E. & Kessler, D.  (2005).  On grief and grieving: Finding the meaning of grief through the five stages of loss.  New York: Scribner.