Finding Peace at the End of Life (Paperback)

Henry Fersko-Weiss

ISBN 10: 159003502X / ISBN 13: 9781590035023

Published by Red Wheel/Weiser, York Beach, ME, 2020

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Paperback. Fersko-Weiss recounts beautiful stories that show that dying doesn't need to be as bleak and soul-wrenching as we think. It can be meaningful and even life-affirming.The doula approach to death offers opportunities to explore the meaning of life and to convey that meaning through legacy work. Based on the model of care provided by birth doulas, it emphasises thoughtful planning for how the last days of life should look, sound and feel and calls for around-the-clock vigil care, which provides emotional and spiritual support for both the dying person and their loved ones. builds a compelling case for the Veganism Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Finding Peace at the End of Life (Paperback)
• Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser, York Beach, ME
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 159003502X
• ISBN 13: 9781590035023
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

"Beautiful, poignant, pitch perfect and accessible . . . a road-map for clinicians, patients, family members, and caregivers"--BJ Miller, MD, author of A Beginner's Guide to the End: Practical Advice for Living Life and Facing Death

This groundbreaking book encourages us to face our fears and engage in an open, honest dialog about death. Here, longtime "death doula" Henry Fersko-Weiss helps the dying discover meaning in their lives, express that meaning in powerful and beautiful legacies, and plan for their final days with dignity.

The doula approach to death emphasizes thoughtful planning for how the last days should look, sound, and feel, and encourages the use of touch, guided imagery, and ritual during the dying process. It also calls for around-the-clock vigil care, which provides emotional and spiritual support for both the dying person and their loved ones.

About the Author

Henry Fersko-Weiss, LCSW, is executive director of the International End-of-Life Doula Association. In 2003, Henry created the very first End-of-Life Doula Program in the US at a hospice in New York City and has built many other programs based on his model. His work has been featured in the New York Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, and elsewhere. He is on the faculty of the Open Center's Art of Dying Institute. Visit him at www.inelda.org.