************************************************************** Net Happenings - From Educational CyberPlayGround ************************************************************** Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2003 08:31:56 -0500 (EST) From: David P. Dillard <jwne@xxxxxxxxxx> Reply-To: NetGold@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To: NetGold <NetGold@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [NetGold] PSYCHOLOGY: BEREAVEMENT GRIEF LOSS DEATH: Grief And Bereavement Grief And Bereavement <http://www.growthhouse.org/death.html> "Death's closest companion is grief. The aching pain of bereavement can last for years. Fortunately, there are many support resources to help you heal. For specialized links use the index bar at the left of your screen or go to the site map. Hundreds of additional resources for grief and terminal illness are available through our search engine and online bookstore. There are specialized resources for bereaved families, helping children grieve, pregnancy loss and infant death, and suicide. Some diseases such as cancer, AIDS and HIV disease, and Alzheimer's Disease have features which can complicate the mourning process. The term "anticipatory grief" refers to the feelings of loss and sadness which can arise during terminal care. The decision to enter a hospice may trigger a strong anticipatory grief reaction." 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It is a specific branch of the more general field of thanatology, which is derived from thanatos, the Greek term for death. The term music thanatologist refers to a musician or singer who has made a special study of how to provide musical comfort to the dying. Most music thanatologists view their work as a compassionate, spiritual, and contemplative practice. Provision of music is good example of how the multidisciplinary approach to hospice care seeks to address the total person and their family. Types of music used The type of music used will vary depending on cultural and faith preferences, the stage of the dying process, the immediate comfort needs of the patient and family, and available musical resources. In almost all cases the music is of a soothing, relaxing, or uplifting nature that reflects the sacred space in which the dying find themselves. The music may be drawn from existing songs, hymns, or lullabies, or it may be composed spontaneously to respond to the organic processes taking place. The most important thing is that it be supportive to the persons receiving it. If existing music is used, the arrangement may be adjusted to make it more effective with seriously ill persons. Common changes in arrangement include softening volume, reducing percussion, slowing down the tempo, and reducing tonal range. Harp, recorder, and guitar are the most common instruments. Purely vocal music may be sung or chanted without accompanying instruments. Recorded music can include natural sounds such as chimes, bells, bird songs, wind, or rain. Music drawn from a specific religious tradition, such as hymns or praise, can backfire unless it is known for certain that the person who is dying loved that type of music. This is not a time to force religion on someone who cannot object. Music vigils In facilities that provide music thanatology support, a family can arrange for a bedside visit by one or two specially-trained musicians to sing or play live music for someone who is dying. The purpose of such a music vigil is to provide comfort and support both to the person who is dying and to loved ones. A music vigil can be scheduled by speaking with the hospice staff. Music vigils may take place at any time during hospice care, but they can be of particular benefit during critical times such as the days immediately prior to death, during times when hard decisions must be made, or when artificial life-support equipment is being removed. Typically a vigil will last from thirty minutes to an hour. During a music vigil the musicians will try to respond to the situation in the room by playing music that has a comforting effect. Music thanatologists refer to this as prescriptive music, that is, music that is improvised or modified at the moment of performance to adjust to the immediate needs of the patient and family." Appropriate music recording links are provided on this music thanatology page. 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