DONALYN: Music for the Dying

Donalyn

Music for the Dying

© 2003 Donalyn Gross (634479202131)

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Non-melodic and arrhythmic music to soothe the dying.

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Donalyn Gross, Ph.D., LCSW, CMP, has been a Thanatologist (Death and Dying counselor) for over 26 years. She has worked with the dying and their loved ones in hospitals, Hospices, correctional systems and Long Term Care facilities. She teaches college courses and workshops on end-of-life issues. Dr. Gross is an author of various books and music CD's relating to her work with the dying. She is a professional musician of over 34 years, and as a Certified Music Practitioner, plays the harp for the dying. She is also the creator of the Good Endings program, www.goodendings.net.

When someone is actively dying, music can play an important role by providing a sense of peace and comfort. Performed by Dr. Gross, ten non-melodic and arrhythmic songs feature the therapy harp in its simplest form.

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  • author: Paula Lindell

    I thought I would use it only for some of the Hospice patients I see but I tried it a few times with my massage clients and they really liked how it had a calming effect on them. If you like Harp music then this is the CD for you.

  • author: CC

    Ordered it on Mon 12/18/06 from CD Baby. Received it on Tue 12/19/06. My mother passed away early morning Thur 12/21/06. This CD is perfect and I appreciate the simplicity and sensitivity of the harp music. It is soothing for both the dying AND the living left behind.

  • Wonderful for Hospice
    author: Sarah

    I use this in my work as a Hospice chaplain, and I love its subtle, peaceful style. Because the songs are not "catchy" or overly rhythmic, it easily provokes a relaxed, restful state. This is not New-Agey relaxation - it's careful, compassionate therapeutic music and I recommend it!

  • Tranquil music to soothe the soul of the dying
    author: Sue Jopek

    This is strictly harp music that is intended to soothe rather than set a somber mood. The melodies aren't anything you'd find yourself whistling or humming along to, rather, they're melodies that are intended to simply relax to. It isn't so dreary or slow tunes that would make one feel as if they were on their last leg, but it's also not some uplifting oh-my-heavens-I-think-God-just-touched-my-soul feel good music. I played this in the car so I could hear it in its entirety before playing for my hospice patients, and I while I didn't find it boring, it wasn't a CD I couldn't wait to play over and over again. It's obviously perfect background music for the patient to mellow out to without embarking on an array of emotional or nostalgic memories that familiar songs could invoke. It's simply tunes meant to soothe.

  • Beautiful, peaceful, serene................
    author: Maryann

    The music on this CD is unbelievebly beautiful. It took me to an incredibly peaceful place. I'm sure that when used in a hospice setting it will bring much serenity to all who hear it. I'm so thankful to have found it!

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