End of Life Matters

Intelligence

The Innate Intelligence Observed in the Dying Process

Daniel Miller M.D. on March 2, 2023

While some individuals may argue that granting permission to die is necessary, a dying person has their unique journey in the dying process, independent of the influence of others.

While some individuals may argue that granting permission to die is necessary, a dying person has their unique journey in the dying process, independent of the influence of others.

Projection

The Mind's Necessary Use of Denial in an End-of-Life Scenario

Daniel Miller M.D. on October 16, 2022

A case presentation on the mind's use of repression, denial, and projection.

A case presentation on the mind's use of repression, denial, and projection.

Grief

Using Ring Theory Paradigm When Dealing With a Terminal Illness

Daniel Miller M.D. on August 18, 2022

Learning how to be available to our partner with a terminal illness is necessary. Ring Theory is a useful paradigm to consider, but it's not without its limitations.

Learning how to be available to our partner with a terminal illness is necessary. Ring Theory is a useful paradigm to consider, but it's not without its limitations.

Trauma

The Trauma and Shock of a Terminal Diagnosis

Daniel Miller M.D. on June 27, 2022

A deep dive into the experience of the shock when one is diagnosed with a terminal illness.

A deep dive into the experience of the shock when one is diagnosed with a terminal illness.

Attachment

A Couples-Focused Approach to Terminal Illness

Daniel Miller M.D. on May 31, 2022

We explore underlying themes affecting couples in a relationship when they are confronted with the devastating news of a partner's terminal illness.

We explore underlying themes affecting couples in a relationship when they are confronted with the devastating news of a partner's terminal illness.

Caregiving

On Becoming an Expert Caregiver

Daniel Miller M.D. on May 3, 2022

Caregiving can be a gratifying profession, but there are times when conflicts arise between you and your client. We review several challenging cases.

Caregiving can be a gratifying profession, but there are times when conflicts arise between you and your client. We review several challenging cases.

Grief

How a Prognosis Can Precipitate an Existential Crisis

Daniel Miller M.D. on April 20, 2022

The anguish of an existential crisis is real, but it is possible to navigate through the turmoil into a new version of ourselves.

The anguish of an existential crisis is real, but it is possible to navigate through the turmoil into a new version of ourselves.

Humor

Humor, Serious Illness, and End of Life

Daniel Miller M.D. on March 30, 2022

Don't forget laughter, even in the worst of times.

Don't forget laughter, even in the worst of times.

Wisdom

Death and the American Fighter

Daniel Miller M.D. on March 11, 2022

How-to live-in wisdom at the end of life. Understanding the role of one’s fight for life and the wisdom to know when to surrender.

How-to live-in wisdom at the end of life. Understanding the role of one’s fight for life and the wisdom to know when to surrender.

Grief

What Is Anticipatory Grief?

Daniel Miller M.D. on March 1, 2022

If you are experiencing grief before a death, it is absolutely normal. What you are witnessing is called anticipatory grief.

If you are experiencing grief before a death, it is absolutely normal. What you are witnessing is called anticipatory grief.