348: Dr. Christopher Kerr: Death Is But A Dream
- 348: Dr. Christopher Kerr: Death Is But A Dream Nicole Jansen, Leadership Coach For Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs 35:21
Dr. Christopher Kerr is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer of Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo. He has overseen the integration and expansion of palliative care into local hospitals and developed one of the nation’s largest home-based palliative care programs, Home Connections, and Essential Care for Children.
Drawing on interviews with over 1,400 patients and more than a decade of quantified data, Dr. Kerr reveals that pre-death dreams and visions are extraordinary occurrences that humanize the dying process.
In his book, Death Is But A Dream, which was published earlier this year, Dr. Kerr shares how his patients’ stories point to death as not solely about the end of life, but as the final chapter of humanity’s transcendence.
Dr. Kerr’s book also illuminates the benefits of these phenomena for the bereaved, who find solace in seeing their loved ones pass with a sense of calm closure. Additionally, by showing what doctors are currently doing wrong when it comes to end-of-life care, he explains how to add this new awareness to their practices.
What We Discuss With Dr. Christopher Kerr In This Episode
- The phenomenon of end-of-life dreams and visions
- The progression of the dying process
- Different themes that come up in the dying process
- The need for psychological comfort
- How it benefits the family watching their loved one in this process
- The subconscious knowing so you’re making sure things are dealt with
- How to best approach the topic of death
- The importance of communication at the end of life
Episode Show Notes: https://tinyurl.com/yxek298r
