Preparing to Die video, Psychology of Adjustment help

WEEK 10 EACTIVITY

Preparing to Die

• View the Student Video Activity (SVA) “Preparing to Die” (SVA is approximately 25 minutes long)
• Answer the questions and participate in the interactive activities in the video.

1. “Priorities at Death” Please respond to the following:

• Complete the checklist in Table 15.1 in your textbook, “ Evaluating Your Priorities for a Good Death.”  List your first three priorities and explain why they are the most important to you.
• Using the first three priorities listed in the Part 1 of this discussion, determine what you could do during life to make sure these priorities are met before your death.

2.”Preparing to Die” Please respond to the following:

• From the e-Activity, describe three to five characteristics that define “A Good Death.”  Reflect upon how achievable you think these are.
• Explain the five stages of emotions that people may go through when facing imminent death according to Dr. Kubler-Ross. Propose two or three strategies that you feel may promote acceptance.