Lecture Outline for May 2, 2000
Death and Dying


I. Fear of Death

• A. Suffering
  
  
• B. Humiliation
  
  
• C. Extinction
  
  
• D. Loss of loved ones
  
  
• E. Changes in society
  
  1. reduced religiosity
  2. less social support
  3. fewer rituals
  4. less publicness
     
  
  
  

II. Coping with Death

• A. Subterfuge
  
  
• B. Denial
  
  
• C. Death Defying
  
  

III. Stages of Dying

• A. Denial
  
  
• B. Anger
  
  
• C. Bargaining
  
  
• D. Depression
  
  
• E. Acceptance
  

IV. Survivor Stages

• A. Immediate
  
  
• B. Intermediate
  
  
• C. Recovery
  

V. Characteristics

• A. Age
  
  
• B. Gender
  
  
• C. Anticipation
  

VI. Aiding and Coping

• A. Avoid Significant Changes
  
  
• B. Be willing to listen
  
  
• C. Keep survivor in good health
  
  
• D. Find support groups
  
  
• E. Know that time heals, but never say it. . .
  
  
• F. Focus on their feelings, not yours
  

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