Existential Issues
Death anxiety is a complex phenomenon – a blend of many different emotions – that impacts people throughout their lives. Our existential fears can affect us on both an unconscious and conscious level. They can cause us to retreat from our goals or attempt to cut off our emotions. The arousal of death anxiety generally leads to an increased reliance on defensive behaviors and self-protective lifestyles. However, facing our feelings about death and loss can help us to live our lives with more purpose and meaning. Learn how life-affirming death awareness can lead to living a richer, more rewarding life.
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Factors that Increase or Suppress Death Anxiety
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Societal Defenses Against Death Anxiety
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Death Anxiety
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Separation Theory
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The Sweet Spot: Relief from the Fear of Death through Mindfulness
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The Impact of Death on our Everyday Lives
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After the Loss of a Loved One: 3 Tips to Regain Your Gratitude This Thanksgiving
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How to Become More Adult and Successful in Your Life
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