MAKING SURE WE DON’T THINK ABOUT DEATH ALL DAY - SOME TIPS FROM HEALTH SCIENCE & PSYCHOLOGY INSTRUCTORS

Sep 29, 2026

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Courses about death and dying can strain students and instructors emotionally, while instructors may focus on student support yet overlook their own psychological needs. Cumulative stress and shared grief contribute to faculty burnout and other negative outcomes, motivating the sharing of practical resources and strategies. The presentation offers self-care approaches for teaching this subject, including mindfulness, activities that foster joy and exercise, strengthening support networks, and maintaining boundaries for course work and end-of-life planning. It also invites participant ideas to sustain this important education.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages1

Reading Time3 min

AccessFree to download

Overview

Emotional toll on students and instructors

Why burnout and adverse outcomes happen

Self-care strategies

Mindfulness and daily joy

Exercise and support networks

Boundaries for teaching and end-of-life planning

Participant engagement

FAQs

Why do courses about death and dying affect instructors emotionally?

They can create an emotional toll for both students and instructors, with cumulative stress and collective grief impacting teaching staff as well.

What problem does the presentation aim to address?

It addresses the tendency for instructors to neglect their own psychological needs, which can contribute to faculty burnout and other adverse outcomes.

What self-care strategies are recommended for people teaching these courses?

The session highlights mindfulness, activities that bring joy, and exercise, along with nurturing support networks and protecting boundaries for course work and end-of-life planning.

Sep 29, 2026

Uploaded by SANS