Many hospices view family caregivers, who just like patients, are served by staff. In this workshop a different view is presented.
One that looks at family caregivers as becoming an integral part of the hospice team. Suggestions are offered for train
The world of caregivers and loved ones often diverge as illnesses progress.
Understanding how to bridge the differences can ease the acceptance of the changes, preserve the sanity of caregivers, avoid unnecessary placements, and ease the grief experi
Family Caregivers in hospice settings are viewed as equal consumers of services. Although they are sensitized to the needs of their loved ones, rarely are they systematically trained to be part of the hospice team.
During this workshop:
1. Justificatio
We wait too long to begin dealing with the grief experienced by teenagers when a loved one dies.
Although great efforts may have been made to initiate grief counseling after a loved one dies--and sometimes during a loved one's final days or weeks--the
How do I do this? It’s a question asked by millions when they anticipate or find themselves thrust into the role of caregiver for a loved one who’s dying. Involvement may be continuous or sporadic and limited to conversations ranging from pleasantrie
How do I do this? It’s a question asked by millions when they anticipate or find themselves thrust into the role of caregiver for a loved one who’s dying. Everyone wants to “do the right thing,” but many don’t know how.
This presentation is based on
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
