James E. Miller (1) (1945–)

This two in one book is more of a checklist than a book, laying out twelve things to remember when you have suffered a loss (such as: feel your feelings, give your loss expression, one person can take better care of you than anyone - you, allow others to help, realize others' help might not be perfect, your grieving and its timing and progress are uniquely yours, you have a choice in how you respond to your loss, this time of grieving can be a time of discovery; and twelve things you can do when someone you know suffers a loss - such as acknowledge what has happened, listen, no cliches, trust the other to lead you, radiate hope. It is quite helpful for one who is in grief, and for one who is serious about helping others in grief. Recommended.… (meer)

"The Art of Being a Healing Presence" is inspirational, practical and useful. With simple but profound wisdom this short book reminds us that healing begins within. An important theme throughout the book is that healing of both body and spirit is an art, not a science. Like all the arts, healing oneself and others requires self-mastery: that ability to still the noise of the mind so that the soul's sacred whispers can be heard.

Using easy-to-read language, inspiring quotes, short chapters broken down into quick paragraphs, and ending with a summary of the steps necessary to be a healing presence, this book is essential reading for anyone who is in a caring position, whether a professional carer, or home-carer for a loved one.

"The Art of Being a Healing Presence" is a book that "practices what it preaches" - by the time I finished reading it, I was filled with the sense of calm and purpose that can often be stripped from us in the course of our stressful days and too-busy lives.… (meer)