Anglia Ruskin University

Despite the fact that humans are mortal beings, most western cultures pay very limited attention to that mortality and many have been described as death denying (cf Walter 1994). However, patients undergoing diagnostic tests and those encountering poor prognoses come face to face with mortality - as do most of those who care or them.

In this module we shall explore some of the psychosocial and spiritual dimensions of patients' encounters with death, contemplating the potential for multiple losses and grief and also the possibility of growth and transcendence at this time. Here the demand is for truly holistic practice from a multi disciplinary team.

The module will consider the needs for support and care for all the parties involved: i) patients who face their own death, ii) care staff who expend their energies and emotions caring for patient and families.
The module deals with theory related to death, loss and bereavement, explores counselling skills and considers the importance of the caring relationship to patients and lay and professional carers. It considers the patient's network of relationships and their dynamics.

Target audience

Theory Components of modules are available to all professions.
Full academic credit is only available for those students who are able to complete the practice part.

Assessment

A 6000 word essay.

St Helena Hospice, Colchester

27 January 2014 to 28 April 2014
27 January 2014, 3, 10, 17, 24 February 2014, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 March 2014 and 7 and 28 April 2014
Submission date: 12 May 2014

Teaching days and times are for guidance only and are subject to change.

For more information contact:

Sheliagh Cheesman (Module Tutor)
Tel: 01206 851560
Email: education@sthelenahospice.org.uk


Rana Ahmed (Contracts Officer)
Tel: 0845 196 4614
Email: rana.ahmed@anglia.ac.uk

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