Anyone know of a good book about coping,grieving,death and dying process??

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Hello to all! I am a PN student and I have a research paper to write. I was just curious if there were any good resources, maybe ones that you have chosen to be a good source about the death and dying process. Im not looking for answers just a good reference on a book, journal article, etc.

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Specializes in CV Surgery Step-down.

You could start with "On Death and Dying" by Kubler-Ross...

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Specializes in Acute Medicine/ Palliative.

Agree, read Kubler-Ross, I own this book. It is so great.

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Several things about Kubler-Ross are outdated and have proven to be inaccurate. I highly recommend Surviving Death by Charles Meyer, a former Director of Pastoral Care at a large metro hospital.

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Specializes in Adolescent Psych, PICU.

I'm currently taking an elective called Psychology of Death and the book is great and I would recommend it.

Death and Dying, Life and Living

by Charles Corr, Clyde Babe and Donna Corr

ISBN:

0534576605

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Specializes in Acute Medicine/ Palliative.

How is Kubler Ross inaccurate? I am very curious why you said this. It is certainly not a new book, but the concepts and feeling is pretty true to life as I have witnessed in clinical settings. hmmmm lemme know your rationale. I am very interested!

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Specializes in OB, ortho/neuro, home care, office.
You could start with "On Death and Dying" by Kubler-Ross...

I second this. I have the audiobook :)

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I took Psychosocial Aspects of Death and Dying at my community college and the text was On Death and Dying by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross and The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker. I would also love to know what has been disproven, I found her research and theories to be relevant and accurate despite their age.

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To better understand why Kubler-Ross should not be considered the "Bible of Grief" please visit the following site: http://www.counselingforloss.com/article8.htm

Keep in mind that yes, Kubler-Ross' book is fantastic, but there is much newer and more thorough research and practice in the field of "grief". So while you may read Kubler-Ross, don't stop there. :idea:

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Specializes in ER/Trauma.

Recently while my FIL was in hospice care, we were given a copy of "Final Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs and Communications of the Dying" by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley. Wonderful book! I also agree with the Kubler Ross suggestions as well.

Hope this helps

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Specializes in Acute Medicine/ Palliative.
To better understand why Kubler-Ross should not be considered the "Bible of Grief" please visit the following site: http://www.counselingforloss.com/article8.htm

Keep in mind that yes, Kubler-Ross' book is fantastic, but there is much newer and more thorough research and practice in the field of "grief". So while you may read Kubler-Ross, don't stop there. :idea:[/Q

Hopefully as Nursing students, we all know by now to read many books on various topics as there are always things to learn and various theories to consider. (I am 4th year, and by now, I have research down to a T). I am passionate about palliative care and feel K-B is a great place to start. Anyhow, thanks for the link.

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