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brittany bennett replied to Karen Porter's discussion Children's Grief Camp- Ideas?
"I think these camps are so helpful. We need to start doing ths to help chldren process grief. Do you think as a rule kids process grief as effectively as adults? I`m of two minds on this."
Oct 14, 2010
Karen Porter replied to Ocean Sharp's discussion What to do?
"Our nurses and/or social workers do most of the offering...then pass it on for me to fill the need. At our next staff meeting we (the vol coordinator and me, vol specialist) are providing an inservice for the staff on our volunteer program to ensure…"
May 24, 2010
Karen Porter replied to Kelly McAndrew's discussion Direct Patient Care Volunteers
"I would imagine they would be the same as with any other volunteer. Our volunteer guidelines require volunteers to be treated as employees (education, training, TB test, etc.). Our volunteer who have licenses (massage therapist, cosmetologist, etc.)…"
May 18, 2010
Karen Porter replied to Ocean Sharp's discussion What to do?
"I have been in my position less than six months...and I struggle with this issue as well. My personality/management skills dictate that if I see a need, I get it taken care of. But, with volunteers, it is not always possible.
I am learning from…"
May 18, 2010
Frances Shani Parker replied to Karen Porter's discussion Children's Grief Camp- Ideas?
"You can view many videos of children's bereavement camp activities at this YouTube site:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=children%27s+grief++ber...

Frances Shani Parker"
Apr 30, 2010
Karen Porter replied to Julie Cranz's discussion Volunteer Coordinators need a vacation too...But who fills in? in Volunteer Management
"Another thought...you may have a volunteer who might be willing to check in a few times a week while you are gone to see of any needs? Then, maybe he/she could do some of the matching for you and work with the staff to make sure the appropriate…"
Apr 28, 2010

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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

Posted by Irene Smith on January 28, 2019 at 5:45pm


When Your Massage Client Has Dementia  https://medium.com/@everflowing"


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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