Bold Spirit Caring for the Dying

 "Fascinating and profound, this collection of jewels is thoughtfully organized into a quintessential guide to enable all of us—professionals and lay people alike—to learn how to understand and to deal with the most imposing experience of life—death, dying, and grieving. This collection of treasures draws from the vast array of its authors and provides a myriad of self-care tips, strategies, and resources for caregivers and professionals. Chock full of professional and sage advice, it also offers an intimate look into the most tender and trying moments of the author’s lives." ~ Jayne W.

 Find answers inside about end-of-life transition from this collection of experiences written by compassionate, skilled, and inspiring practitioners in the area of end-of-life such as hospice, palliative care, thanatology, paramedic services, personal support work, education, and death doula work.
 

 The authors examine their own experiences in relation to the primary areas of concern for the dying and compare them to David Kessler's list from his book The Needs of the Dying. 

You will indeed be moved by this compilation of inspiring stories, quotes, and real-life insights concerning end-of-life from a diversity of practitioner perspectives.

In this book:

• compelling stories of caring at end-of-life transition,
• examples of how specific needs of the dying were addressed,
• inspiring experiences and ah-ha moments,
• self-care tips and strategies for managing as a caregiver,
• quotes and books that inspire,
• what practitioners wish they had known when they began on the journey as practitioners in end-of-life care and what they discovered.the