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COMMUNICATING WITH THE
SERIOUSLY ILL
Dillon Woods is the author of WHERE SOULS MEET: Caring for the seriously ill (available at Livingwithquality.com, Amazon.com, Centering.org). Many hospital and hospice professionals around the country are calling this book "the best ever written on dealing with end-of-life issues."
This seminar focuses on teaching the skills necessary to effectively communicate with someone who is seriously ill. North American society has taught us how to relate in basic family and social relationships like parent / child, wife / husband, employer / employee, student / teacher. But, how does someone who is living and healthy relate to someone who is seriously ill or dying? Our society doesn’t teach us this because death (and all that is associated with it) is taboo. Many resources are available if someone wants help in being a better parent / husband / student or teacher. But, not much has been created to guide us in how to be with those who are seriously ill – until recently.
"Walking the journey of serious illness with a loved one is an extremely difficult experience," writes Mr. Woods, "but one which can transform your life and the way you see life." This seminar and book are down-to-earth and filled with helpful information (from choosing a nurse or nursing home to dealing with denial). It is a gentle and heartfelt guide through the many spiritual, emotional, psychological and difficult issues that arise at the end of life. This seminar is a must for everyone who has someone facing life’s ultimate challenge.
This seminar will discuss:
-How to communicate with an understanding of the special needs of the seriously ill.
-Ideas that might assist us in being more helpful to a loved one who is seriously ill.
-The importance of not just attending to the physical needs of a patient. There are spiritual and emotional needs that are essential.
-The inner world of the seriously ill person and will teach skills necessary to communicate with and then assist a loved one who might be in need of emotional support.
-All the stages and challenges of being a caretaker.
-Important check lists to minimize stress.
-How to recognize and deal with denial.
-How to deal with a patients anger
-How to make a care plan for healthy living (for caregivers).
-Eight important tips on communicating with those who are seriously ill.
-Integrating physical and spiritual care of the seriously ill.
For more seminar information, click here.
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