Discussion 1: Psychology of Death and Dying

Aries described five patterns of societal attitudes toward death. Which of the five patters seems most familiar to you? Which aspects of each of the five patterns can you find in your own experience?

Resources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmzYCimfanw&feature=emb_err_woyt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tmMdxUpaqI&feature=emb_err_woyt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQplJrxEgcw&feature=emb_title

Death & Dying, Life & Living by Corr, Corr, & Doka
– Chapter 1 – Education about Death, Dying, and Bereavement
– Chapter 2 – Changing Encounters with Death
– Chapter 3 – Changing Attitudes toward Death