Death, Dying and Grieving - Introduction

Welcome to Week 15 of Introduction to Human Development. As we come to the end of this course, we also arrive at the apparent end point of individual human development [at least as it is generally seen through the lens of western medicine]: death and dying. However challenging this topic may be to discuss, it is important to investigate the various factors that take place in the processes of dying and grieving. In fact, exploring this topic might help you reconcile some of your fears around it.

In this module, we start on a 'death positive' note, exploring how views towards death are changing in western culture. We also look at an article about courses on Death and Dying and what they have to teach us about life and development.

Please engage in the discussions as we explore this final part of our journey across the human lifespan.