Useful Information

Coping with Death Resources Below is a collection of material we hope you find useful when confronting the death of a loved one. Please click on a topic for more information. Tip: Click a link to open the Web site in a new browser window. Obituaries Obituaries also are a place to celebrate life - COPING WITH DEATH with Fay Donovan and Donelle Weiss. Seasons for Growth Seasons for Growth uses the images of the four seasons-Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer- to help us understand that life is always changing; that one follows the other and there are certain things that we can do to accept and deal with the 'seasons' in our lives. Books of Coping Here you will find many more books on dealing with death and helping others to deal with their sorrow. Your ancestors can be part of your life In the United States, communicating with the dead is usually viewed as a superstitious. But in Mexico, recognizing and appeasing the spirits of departed loved ones is a socially acceptable, time-honored tradition that aids in the grieving process. Cancer Victim Families When a person loses someone important to them, they go through a normal process called grieving. Grieving is a natural and expected process which, over time, can allow the person to accept and understand their loss. Encyclopedia of Psychology Various links to the psychology of death and dying. Medline MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. Back to Useful Information

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