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Addressing Death Anxiety and Grief in a Holistic and Sacred way with Paul Miner
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Paul Minor is a transpersonal and spiritual counselor and a Thanatologist. He shares his personal experiences with death and how they influenced his career path.
Paul's work involves transpersonal spiritual counseling and Thanatology, the study of death, dying, and bereavement. He emphasizes the importance of addressing death anxiety and grief in a holistic and sacred way.
Paul faces challenges in breaking through societal taboos and misconceptions around death and spirituality. He strives to be a companion and create space for the mystery of death in his work. In this conversation,
He discusses his work in end-of-life care and the importance of spiritual companionship. He emphasizes the need for community and supportive networks in this work and highlights the significance of closure and saying goodbye in the dying process.
Paul also shares his fears and concerns about the end of life, including the lack of closure and the possibility of pain. He explores various practices and resources that can support individuals in facing these fears, such as the Five Wishes document and the nightly hospice practice.
Additionally, Paul expresses his interest in working with end-of-life dreams and visions and their potential for healing and connection.
Links to things we mentioned:
Alan Wolfelt from the Center for Loss and Life Transition - https://www.centerforloss.com/about-the-center-for-loss/about-dr-alan-wolfelt/
The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief by Francis Weller
Dr. Christopher Kerr from Hospice Buffalo - https://www.drchristopherkerr.com/tools
The Ignation Examen - https://www.jesuits.org/spirituality/the-ignatian-examen/
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