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Why Is empathy a four-letter word?
By Eileen Weber
When did American society become so apathetic to one another’s death, pain, or sadness? Think of the...
I’m dead, now what?
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
This provocative title caught my eye at the local bookstore several years ago. It is a practical workbook that functions as both an organizer and end-of-life planner. My...
Bridging the divide: Common ground and common sense
By Alan Bodnar Ph.D.
Our friend Jim died this summer. He was my friend, but I use the word “our” because we were six, friends since high school, who have managed to stay in touch through all...
Study on Connecticut school-based health centers on pause
By Eileen Weber
Social isolation. Remote learning. Job loss. Sickness and death of family members. These are just a few...
End-of-life care offers challenges to clinicians
By Phyllis Hanlon
Until recently, talk of death and dying was a subject often avoided. However, medical professionals and some segments of the general population have come to understand the...
Creating a professional will
By Catherine Robertson Souter
No one likes to think about dying or becoming unexpectedly incapacitated. Still, as human beings, we all know our time is limited, even if we do not know exactly how long we...