Hospice Basics
June 10th, 2021
Learning that a member of your family is dying is often the most devastating news a family can receive. This article shares 8 tips for coping with a terminal diagnosis.
Your family is starting a journey they didn’t ask for and don’t want – with hospital visits, hospice care, grief, sorrow, and tears. But it doesn’t have to only be rainy days! You can create beautiful memories to cherish and turn your love and concern into positive actions. Together, let’s discuss ways you can help your family process a loved one’s diagnosis and how you can grieve well together.
- Take Time to Accept What’s Happened
- Be Aware of Your Family’s Coping Style
- Adjust to Changing Family Roles
- Consider Getting Outside Help
- Understand What the Dying Person May be Feeling
- Help Family Members Tend to their Own Needs
- Embrace Your Spirituality
- Seek Hope and Healing as a Family
Reconciling your grief will not happen quickly. Grief is a process, not an event. Encourage your family to be patient with each other and kind to themselves. Remember, every family member will grieve in a different way. Leave room for different expressions of grief. Some will feel sad, others angry, guilty, or even relieved. Don’t judge the reactions of the other people in your family – simply realize that each of you will face the pain differently. Look for ways to honor and remember the person you’ve lost. These healing actions will help you find a way to move forward.
