Learning about the dying process, death, and grieving will help you prepare for challenges yet to come and help bring understanding to your previous experiences.
Learning about death is linked to a greater understanding of life, a grounding in personal and social values, enhanced sensitivity and empathy, greater personal growth, and open-mindedness to other cultures.
Connect with other learners to talk openly and honestly about death, dying, and grieving.
Learn how to talk with family and loved ones and begin conversations about end-of-life wishes.
Learning about death and dying can reduce death-anxiety, expand your worldview, allow you to see new perspectives, and improve your overall sense of well-being.
"Maybe...we should develop societies for dealing with the questions of death and dying, to encourage a dialogue on this topic and help people live less fearfully until they die." - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, M.D.
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