End-of-life issues are often difficult to discuss. The importance of understanding and being prepared for these issues is increasing in the counseling field as opportunities for terminally ill individuals to determine their own time of death is becoming more of a possibility. This educational session will explore the topics of Death with Dignity and physician-assisted death. We will consider the difference between physician-assisted death and euthanasia, and will encourage participant discussion in sharing personal perceptions and knowledge of Death with Dignity and physician-assisted death. We will also explore the impact of these topics on the field of Counselor Education and consider how the future experiences and work of counselor educators, site supervisors, and counselors in training will be influenced.
