Welcome to the
Hospice Home Page

This site is a compilation of my work in end-of-life care as well as the ideas and experiences of others I have been privileged to co llaborate with. I hope that you find the resources gathered here useful to you and your organization on your helping journeys!

FEATURED TOPIC: Grief Counseling Research Controversy

READ: Larson, D. G., & Hoyt, W. T. (2007). What has become of grief counseling: An evaluation of the empirical foundations of the new pessimism. Currently available at the APA website

READ: Larson, D. G., & Hoyt, W. T. (2007).The bright side of grief counseling: Deconstructing the new pessimism.

READ: Association for Death Education and Counseling Responds to October 9th Boston Legal episode

READ: Press Release, American Psychological Association: "Negative views of grief counseling are not substantiated by the research, experts say"

READ: British Psychological Society, "How the misreporting of a student dissertation wrecked bereavement counselling's reputation"

2008 CONFERENCE:

Compassion in Action: Shaping the Future of End-of-Life Care

A conference held at Santa Clara University

READ: Tough Talk : Finding the Words for Living With Loss" (2002)

For more articles visit the Learning Center

READ: Writings on Team Development, featured in Insights (2003)

For more articles visit the Learning Center.

STUDY: The Finding Our Way: Living With Dying in America Online Course

READ: Interview for Washington Post, "How can I handle my grief during the holidays?", October 24, 2008

WebMD interview on "Talking with your family about the end of life" (2005)

LISTEN: "Stressed Management: Leadership and Resilience in Turbulent Times" (2006)

For more audiotape lectures visit the Learning Center

EXPLORE: Great Ideas for End-of-Life Care

Featured Idea: The Grieving Center, a web-based television channel for the bereaved

Recognition for The Hospice Home Page: Award of Excellence, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization ; 4-Star Rating by Growth House.