COUNSELING TO PERSONS DEALING WITH TERMINAL ILLNESS February 14, 2014 Peter Albertson, BA, M.Div., MPC
If I have ___________________________ I have everything.
The Kübler-Ross model…says that someone faced with the reality of impending death or other extreme, awful fate experiences a series of emotional stages: Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance.
Charles A Corr Individual coping strategies-must respect individuality Patient empowerment-recognize that a dying person continues to be a living person Explore practical guidelines for caregivers
EXISTENTIAL EXERCISE 5 most important things in my life are:
One Counseling Approach Listen, listen, listen Reflect back Examine thoughts and the resultant feelings causing them distress. The “R’s” of Insight & Encouragement
The “R’s” of Insight & Encouragement Reframe Rephrase Reveal Remember Resources
RESOURCES: