Dying in Peace



Dying in Peace


Melodie Olson

Lynn Keegan



Nurse Healer OBJECTIVES









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Theoretical



  • Use theories of grief, self-transcendence, and culture to guide the process of helping the dying to experience their deaths peacefully and meaningfully.


  • Discuss with colleagues difficult issues surrounding the care of dying people.


  • Interview patients who have experienced nearing death awareness.


Clinical



  • Explore personal myths and beliefs about death with colleagues.


  • Use comeditation to help a dying patient experience peace.


  • Use the life review process to help a person experience a sense of integration.


Personal



  • Plan your ideal death.


  • Record several imagery scripts and experience “letting go” with these exercises.


Jun 21, 2016 | Posted by in NURSING | Comments Off on Dying in Peace

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