It is important to recognize the many ways in which we can h…

It is important to recognize the many ways in which we can help those who are coping with dying. Sometimes, what helpers can do is simple and obvious, not dramatic and world-shaking. But even when we cannot do something specific to help, all of us—professionals and nonprofessionals alike—can offer a(an) ________________ by actively listening to and staying with dying persons and their significant others.

“Similarly, one hospice chaplain reported that in his work h…

“Similarly, one hospice chaplain reported that in his work he learned that “the biggest problem with those who are seriously ill, especially with a terminal condition, is ________and ___________. People avoid contact because they don’t know what to say dueto feelings of inadequacy and helplessness”.