4 Package of Classes on Death, Dying, and Grieving

"The Essentials" is a 4 pack of classes on death, dying, and grieving that will provide you with a general overview of subject matters designed to spark interest in the topics.

Learning Objectives:
- Understand how different cultures/societies and major religions generally view death and dying.
- Learn about different types of funerals and bodily dispositions.
- Learn about different theories of grief and grieving.
- Discover ways to talk with your loved ones about death and dying.
- Discover ways to think about your own death.
- Understand why it is important to talk about death and dying.

Classes 1 and 2 will cover the "denial of death" in the United States, and common cultural and religious beliefs around death and dying found within the United States. As well as types of funerals, bodily dispositions, and legacy activities.

Classes 3 and 4 will cover the different theories about types of grief, theories on how we grieve, and differences in grieving styles. Tips on what to say to others who are grieving, thinking about your own death, and ways to start the conversation with others.

Each class is 1.5 hours and will meet twice per week for two weeks. The general format is talk/lecture for a little over an hour followed by open discussion and questions from learners. Recommended readings and resources will be given at the end of each class to provide additional information to further enhance learning.