ABSTRACT
Although working with individuals who are dying can at times be exhausting or stressful, it also has the potential to be invigorating and can bring countless personal as well as professional rewards, not the least of which is demystifying death and dying. As Gaies and Knox (1991) point out, " B y confronting with dying clients the fragility of life and the value of each day, health care professionals begin to confront the vulnerability of their own lives and to acquire a deeper appreciation of living" (p. 1).
