April 15 Test Results

(#3) 6 Warning Signs of Suicide

1) Suicide threat

2) Suicide attempt

3) Situational Hint … what does that mean?

Inside and outside circumstances

4) Family Hint (emotional ties, scapegoat, family tragedy ….)

5) Emotional Hint (depression, mood swings, acting differently …)

6) Mental Illness

# 4 Reaction to warning signs.

Don't jump to conclusions … you must look at the whole picture....but take it seriously and get help.

# 4 Reaction to warning signs.

Don't jump to conclusions … you must look at the whole picture....but take it seriously and get help.

#5 How to help someone with suicidal thoughts

1. Be aware of warning signs.

2. Keep positive relationship

3. Identify source of distress... where is this coming from?

4. Find “problem solving resources”

5. Point out their values

6. Get help

7. Remove temptations

#6 Philosophy of Thanatology

What that means is: What is are belief behind why we should study the topic of Death and Dying?

Death is the most painful and difficult reality we must face in life, but if we confront it and study it, we can lesson our fear of it, and the pain we experience can also be lessoned..

#8 Palliative Care & Hospice Care

Palliative = “relieving without curing”

# 9 Fears associated with death:

1. Loss of lifeLeaving loved onesUnfinished businessGiving up our

possessions

2. Process of dyingLosing control IndignityPain

3. Death itself3. Death itself

Unknown

Possible punishment

Possible annihilation

4. The Dead4. The Dead

Ghosts

Evil spirits

#10 Other things facing death helps with.

1. To make sense out of life – How would life be different without death?

2. Prepare (wills, burial plots, etc.) REMEMBER: Preparing won’t make it happen!

3. Help us deal with “little deaths” that occur throughout life. If we can face death we can face anything. (“I’ll get through this.”)

4. Help us to live life to the fullest!

#13 Grief

Grief is (1)the intense emotion that floods life (2)when a person’s inner security system is shattered by an acute loss, (3)usually associated with the death of someone important in their life.”

Earl Grollman

#18 Why important to study neurotic guilt

Understanding it's universality and the fact that it is illogical, will help us cope with it!

# 20 Kubler-Ross Stages

If you don't know these stages, in order, for memory …. you might as well quit right now!

#21 Difficult Stages for others:

Anger – you are taking it out on THEM

Acceptance – They are already “passing over” ….. we can not relate to that kind of acceptance.

#22 Dealing With the Dying

1) Bottom line: They are still the same person … treat them that way!

2) We need to be willing to talk openly3) Don’t be afraid of upsetting them – they are already

upset!4) Never say: “I know what you’re going through.” YOU

DON’T!5) Listen actively – Let them give you a clue. Listen for what THEY

need.6) Don't be afraid to show your feelings (medical exception)

7) Don't be afraid to touch, hug, and hold8) Regulate visits

Essay: Children & Death A child's response to death influenced by

2 factors:

1) Experiences (cultural, religious, environmental, etc.)

2) Stage of development:

(Learn 3 developmental stages, by ages)

Never equate death with:1) Sickness

2) Going away

3) Sleep

4) Old age

5) God's will

Children and hospital visits Children and wakes/funerals Honesty necessary

(don't try to have all the answers) Allow children to share the family

experience