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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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Thank you so much for your suggestions Sharon! I encourage you to take the volunteer training program, it will be life changing just in itself! Many blessings to you.
Christiana, I'm thinking about becoming a hospice volunteer, so my suggestions may not be of much use since I have no hard core experience as a hospice volunteer. These are some ideas that may be useful, though:
1) If you have a community radio station in your area, you may approach the managers in the station and ask to do a 30-minute segment on their station. During this segment, you may explain what people may expect from hospice, and welcome any phone calls about hospice during your air time.
2) If you have a community celebration, perhaps you may set up a small table at the celebration and answer any questions regarding hospice.
3) If there is a public botanical garden in your area, perhaps you can approach their public contact person and ask if you may do a short information workshop about hospice. Sometimes gardens can be comforting places.