The art of conversation through serious illness : lessons for caregivers / Richard P. McQuellon, Michael A. Cowan.
Publication details: New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2010Description: xiv, 144 pagesISBN: 9780195389227 (paperback)Subject(s): Terminal care -- Psychological aspects | Death -- Psychological aspects | Terminally ill -- Psychology | Critically ill -- Psychology | Caregivers -- PsychologySummary: Every day, thousands of people receive a diagnosis of serious, life-threatening illness, and their families and friends suddenly become caregivers. Despite the best of intentions it is not always easy to communicate well under these circumstances, or find deep empathy for something one has never before experienced. When is it best to speak, and when to be silent? How can someone provide real comfort, and how can relationships with loved ones facing serious illness be enhanced in this most difficult time? This book is about how to be an encouraging caregiver and friend under the most difficult.| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Every day, thousands of people receive a diagnosis of serious, life-threatening illness, and their families and friends suddenly become caregivers. Despite the best of intentions it is not always easy to communicate well under these circumstances, or find deep empathy for something one has never before experienced. When is it best to speak, and when to be silent? How can someone provide real comfort, and how can relationships with loved ones facing serious illness be enhanced in this most difficult time? This book is about how to be an encouraging caregiver and friend under the most difficult.
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