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Unit number:     THT 101   

Unit title:          On Death and Dying

Credit value:     3 credits 

Description:       This course studies material from a seminar originally presented at the University of Chicago by psychiatrist Dr Elisabeth Kübler-Ross concerning the psychological effects of terminal illness on the patient and others involved. This seminar series proved popular with students, staff, patients and relatives alike, and introduced the now familiar five stages of coming to terms with death. The text includes further material arising from the seminar series and observations on therapy with the terminally ill.

Key textbook:   Kübler-Ross, Elisabeth, On Death and Dying. London: Tavistock Publications, 1970.

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Advanced Diploma in Bereavement Counselling and Thanatology   This diploma course is available by distance learning from UKCHT  (see below).  The diploma may be used for CIU degree credit.

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