Matters of Death and Dying
Whether we acknowledge it or not, most of us fear death. Death remains a great mystery, one of the central issues with which religion and philosophy and science have wrestled since the beginning of human history. Even though dying is a natural part of existence, American culture is unique in the extent to which death is viewed as a taboo topic.
Matters of Death and Dying
One of the most important psychological studies of the late twentieth century, On Death and Dying grew out of Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s famous interdisciplinary seminar on death, life, and transition. In this remarkable book, Dr. Kübler-Ross first explored the now-famous five stages of death: denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Through sample interviews and conversations, she gives the reader a better understanding of how imminent death affects the patient, the professionals who serve that patient, and the patient’s family, bringing hope to all who are involved.
Grief Support Resources
Grief Support, Church of the Resurrection, Leawood
Next available session: March 6- March 27. This session can be joined at any time. For more information, please contact Fay Beasley at 913-232-4124. The Church of the Resurrection; 13720 Roe. Ave. Leawood, KS 66224.
Articles in the News
Life of the party: Facing death, Shannon Anaya chooses joy KC Star, April 21, 2013
NEWS Life of the party: Facing death, Shannon Anaya chooses joy April 20 BY ERIC ADLER The Kansas City Star The appointment will be routine, the young mother expects. She settles into the doctor’s office, a silver and green oxygen tank propped at her side. TODD...
Whom to Thank: Miss Manners published in Kansas City Star– April 9, 2013
Whom to thank DEAR MISS MANNERS: At my father-in-law’s recent wake, there was a guest book. I assumed its purpose was to give the family a record of those who attended, but my wife explained that it had the additional purpose of providing the list so that thank-you...
3 Things Everyone Should Know about Hospice Care by Janet Hessenflow, Executive Director Crossroads Hospice
originally published in Living Well Magazine, Summer 2012 1.) Hospice is a philosophy of care. It treats the person rather than the disease and focuses on quality of life. It surrounds the patient and family with a team of professionals who not only address physical...
A Caring Presence–Volunteer program at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City
A Caring Presence--Program at St. Lukes Hospital It’s a heart-breaking scenario that many families experience: Before they can get to the hospital and say goodbye, their loved one passes away. But Saint Luke’s Hospital offers some peace of mind. The “No One Dies...
Book Reviews
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Profiles in Healing
Forgiveness: Stories of Our Time
"If we really want to love, we must learn to forgive" -Mother Theresa Moving Through the Stages to Forgiveness Forgiveness: Stories of Our Time focuses on violent, sudden losses. But any loss of a loved one requires forgiveness. When a dearly loved friend or family...
Obituaries
Every life has a story.Find remembrances of your loved ones here. With links to post your thoughts about the loved ones who's lives we celebrate.
Facility photos by: Cheryl Dunning