134. The End of Life Hat - The Focus on the Family Series

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Welcome to the Focus on the Family Series! In the next few episodes, we will explore the ins and outs of family life - how they start, how they grow, what shape they take, etc. The notion of the nuclear family is so yesterday! Listen to each episode and see which elements of family resonate with you, which could not be more different, and which spark some intrigue! This week: the end of life.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is a family matter that no one wants to think about; but, everyone will face: the end of a loved one's life. This episode is not about the death of a family member. Instead, with the help of guest expert Thomas J. Pier, LCSW, this episode will answer the following questions:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Whole families are impacted by someone nearing the end of life? How do you support the whole family through this process?</span></div> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">From a mental/emotional health perspective, what do you recommend people do to try and prepare for this stage in life?</span></div> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">What are key considerations for someone supporting another near the end of their life?</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: .1pt 0in .1pt 0in;"><span style= "font-family: -webkit-standard, serif; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> Connect with us:</span></p> <p style="margin: .1pt 0in .1pt 0in;"> </p> <p style="margin: .1pt 0in .1pt 0in;"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/TheHatsPodcast"><span style= "font-family: '-webkit-standard',serif;">Facebook</span></a></span></p> <p style="margin: .1pt 0in .1pt 0in;"> </p> <p style="margin: .1pt 0in .1pt 0in;"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;"><a href= "https://www.twitter.com/TheHatsPodcast"><span style= "font-family: '-webkit-standard',serif;">Twitter</span></a></span></p> <p style="margin: .1pt 0in .1pt 0in;"> </p> <p styl