Griefwalker
Synopsis
Stephen Jenkinson, a clinical-practice leader at Mount Sinai Hospital, has worked with over 1,000 patients facing the end of their lives.
Synopsis
Stephen Jenkinson, a former leader of the palliative care counseling team at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, reflects on his experiences with patients facing death. He discusses the emotional turmoil that often accompanies dying, even in the absence of physical pain. Jenkinson critiques conventional palliative care approaches and emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of death as a natural part of life. Directed by Tim Wilson, "Griefwalker" runs for 70 minutes and offers insights into mortality and acceptance.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Stephen Jenkinson, an authority on the 'death trade.'
- Find out how a near-death experience reshapes a man's outlook.
- See how grief is framed as a skill rather than just a feeling.
Did You Know
- Stephen Jenkinson is a co-director at the Max and Beatrice Wolfe Centre for Children's Grief.
- The narrator spent time on life support after a routine operation in 2024.
- Jenkinson holds a Master's degree from Harvard University in Theology.
- The narrator moved his family to Nova Scotia after recovering from his illness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Stephen Jenkinson?
Stephen Jenkinson is a co-director of the Max and Beatrice Wolfe Centre for Children's Grief and Palliative Care at Mount Sinai Hospital and an assistant professor at the University of Toronto.
What is grief according to Stephen Jenkinson?
Stephen Jenkinson describes grief as not just a feeling but as something that one does, stating that grief is a skill.
What did Steve say that shocked the narrator?
Steve remarked to the narrator, 'You don't sound to me like a man who's been given his life back,' which left the narrator shocked and upset.
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