PALLIATIVE COUNSELLING AND THE IMPACT OF DEATH ATTITUDES oleh AINA MARDHIAH IKHWAN, SITI AISHAH HASSAN

In the quiet moments where life meets its inevitable end, something profound unfolds. As counselling students, we step into these sacred spaces, bridging the gap between life and eternity. Palliative Counselling and the Impact of Death Attitudes explores a delicate intersection—the point where our beliefs about mortality intersect with our ability to provide palliative care. In this book, we delve into how counselling students’ attitudes toward death relate to their self-efficacy palliative counselling within Malaysian universities. As we explore this landscape, we encounter diverse perspectives. Some of us see death as a natural transition—a gateway to a blissful afterlife. Others grapple with fear or avoidance, seeking solace in neutrality. Our attitudes ripple through our interactions, shaping the care we provide. But attitudes alone are not enough. Enter palliative care self-efficacy—the quiet confidence that blooms within us. This inner assurance lights our path toward palliative counselling. Together, let us honour life’s twilight moments. Let us learn, empathise, and extend our hands to those who tread the fragile bridge between existence and eternity.