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Linda Daniels replied to Frances Shani Parker's discussion Hospice Work: How Do You Cope With Compassion Fatigue and Burnout?
"I was looking online for information on Compassion Fatigue and found: Awareness Project
www.compassionfatigue.org Patricia@compassionfatigue.org
she has done research on the subject.
There are also seminars on the subject. Look up Pesi.org -the…"
Oct 20, 2010
Linda Daniels replied to Dale's discussion Ideas for getting to 5% - fast?
"Hi Dale:
I have never found a way to get volunteers "fast"! There needs to be announcements posted(volunteermatch.org, Craigslist.com, local CAble TV,) etc. Then interviews and background checks.
Then training........ takes about a 3-4 weeks before…"
Aug 13, 2010
Linda Daniels replied to Judy White's discussion Suggestions for Increasing Volunteer Hours to make mandated 5% in Volunteer Management
"I am as deperate as you and so many others at this point. I called the local cable TV stations, and asked to place an ad on their station. I wrote as many words as I was allowed, they said it would be on as requested.
I also went to the local…"
Aug 4, 2010
Linda Daniels replied to Judy White's discussion Suggestions for Increasing Volunteer Hours to make mandated 5% in Volunteer Management
"I have the same problem: getting enough volunteers to make the 5%. My colleagues are in the same boat. I would appreciate any suggestions for campaigns I can conduct. Thanks."
Jul 14, 2010
Linda Daniels left a comment on Volunteer Management
"A good place to look for classes in at a community college in your area.
I have heard they exist in certain areas."
May 17, 2010
Linda Daniels replied to Dale's discussion Ideas for getting to 5% - fast?
"I think it depends on your company's policy. I believe there is one CNA who works & volunteers for one office of ours."
Apr 30, 2010
Linda Daniels replied to Dale's discussion Ideas for getting to 5% - fast?
"Thanks for this explanation and information."
Apr 30, 2010
Linda Daniels replied to Dale's discussion Ideas for getting to 5% - fast?
"I am curious about this yard work for patients.. with high schoolers also. I do not think these are direct hours with patients and can be counted for hours. according to COPS. Also, using high school students- don't they need supervision because of…"
Apr 29, 2010
Linda Daniels left a comment on Volunteer Management
"I would love to find out if anyone in the Chicago area is planning on this certification for 2011. I would love to meet and talk about it. Or anyone here who has completed it all. I work in Glen Ellyn, live south suburbs."
Apr 26, 2010
Linda Daniels left a comment on Volunteer Management
"I found the program I have been looking at for my own certification:
www.CVAcert.org 804-794-8689 P.O Box 467 Midlothian, VA 23113"
Apr 26, 2010
Linda Daniels left a comment on Volunteer Management
"yes, google volunteer management and you will get some colleges who give this training"
Apr 26, 2010
Linda Daniels replied to Dale's discussion Ideas for getting to 5% - fast?
"I think you are doing well for having patient's in a rural area. Sometimes bosses have unrealistic expectations of volunteer coordinators. It is wonderful that you will be training new people soon. You could ask each new trainee to bring a friend…"
Apr 26, 2010
Linda Daniels replied to Judy White's discussion Suggestions for Increasing Volunteer Hours to make mandated 5% in Volunteer Management
"Hi Greg:
I do not know what the PDV software is, can you please explain? I must have missed that segment of the discussion. Thanks"
Feb 22, 2010
Linda Daniels replied to Judy White's discussion Suggestions for Increasing Volunteer Hours to make mandated 5% in Volunteer Management
"This is the first time I have heard of an online volunteer training program. When did this become a tool? I do not know how the volunteer manager becomes personally involved with the volunteer if training is done off site out of the office. I feel…"
Jan 5, 2010
Linda Daniels replied to Judy White's discussion Suggestions for Increasing Volunteer Hours to make mandated 5% in Volunteer Management
"I am talking to my supervisor about how to get more hours towards 5%. We have 3 offices in IL., so all 3 offices have to get the 5% together. Does your hospice have more than one office in the same state? I just learned that from her.
And she is…"
Dec 31, 2009
Linda Daniels replied to Judy White's discussion Suggestions for Increasing Volunteer Hours to make mandated 5% in Volunteer Management
"I understand what you are talking about! It is hard to get enough volunteers to do enough live visits with patients.
Here are a few ideas I have: Although craft hours do not count, you can have some gifts made by a group of kids (we have a key club…"
Dec 29, 2009
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Support books $5 cost for patients, families, caregivers, staff

Posted by Janice Willett on August 4, 2020 at 6:07am
 If any individual or organization needs support books for patients, caregivers, families, staff during this time of crisis, "Dying w/o Crying" and "Affairs of the Heart” are reduced to cost ($5 ) on jiwillett.com. Utilized by Pastoral Care of many health facilities including MSKCC and UPMC. For large orders DM for bulk rate. Stay well. Chaplain Janice  (Radio,TV,Media info @ jiwillett.com)
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When Your Massage Client has Dementia

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Providing massage for dying persons presents multi level challenges to me as a practitioner. One of these special challenges is working with persons experiencing dementia. One of the blog posts that has been archived earlier is titled The Lost Pause. https://medium.com/@everflowing"…

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by Rashani Rea & Kathy Douglas

Those who companion suffering daily, such as hospice nurses and volunteers, will surely appreciate this beautiful work. With 62 original art collages by Rashani Réa, five beautiful chapters by Kathy Douglas, and a foreword by Jean Watson, this exquisite book is a peaceful refuge for contemplation, inquiry, reflection and inspiration for those who traverse the joys and sorrows of nursing.

Kathy Douglas, RN, MPH-HA is a nationally recognized nurse leader, filmmaker and entrepreneur. 

Rashani Réa is a prolific artist and musician, a creatrice of sanctuaries and a respected spiritual mentor.

“This is a beloved book and beyond a book. It is an evocative, poetic, ecstatic, and inspirited sacred, experiential calling. A calling to you--YES, YOU.” 

— Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Living Legend (AAN)

“Those who companion suffering daily need to turn inward to metabolize what they have witnessed. This exquisite book, filled with beautiful images and poetic wise words, is the inspiration and support needed to grow a wise heart.” 

— Frank Ostaseski, founder and director of the Metta Institute and author of The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully

“In this unique time of the COVID-19 pandemic, this book should be considered a tribute to the tremendous courage being displayed by nurses around the world. There is much wisdom conveyed throughout by those who have been there serving others with such grace.” 

— Greg Schneider President, HVA, co-author of The Changing Face of Hospice Volunteering in Hospice and Palliative Care 

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