Parting: A Handbook for Spiritual Care Near

For those who choose to serve as close companions of terminally ill relatives or friends, "Parting" offers the collective wisdom of people from many cultures and faith traditions as a "travel guide" for meaningful companionship--helping someone toward a peaceful transition from this life.

Foreword by J. Richard Williams, M.D.

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Acknowledgments

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Introduction by Larry R. Churchill, Ph.D.

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1 Setting Out

1

(7)

Offering Spiritual Companionship

2

(1)

Itineraries: Stops on Spiritual Journeys

3

(3)

Two Levels of Needs: Physical and Spiritual

6

(2)

2 A Personal Journey

8

(14)

Companions Welcome

8

(1)

Packing for the Road Ahead

9

(9)

Presence

10

(1)

Listening

10

(1)

Acceptance

10

(1)

Candor

11

(1)

Patience

11

(2)

Advocacy

13

(1)

Humor

14

(1)

Courage

14

(1)

Dependability

15

(1)

Hope

15

(1)

Creativity

15

(1)

Sensitivity

16

(1)

Curiosity

17

(1)

Time

17

(1)

Crossing the Bridge

18

(4)

Coming Closer

18

(1)

Spiritual Conversation Starters

18

(4)

3 Spiritual Scenery

22

(10)

Life Review

23

(3)

Journaling

24

(1)

Artistry

24

(1)

Ethical Wills

25

(1)

"I've Always Wanted to... "

25

(1)

Reunions and Gatherings

26

(1)

Rituals

27

(2)

Personal Rituals

28

(1)

Centering Prayer

28

(1)

Simple Rituals

29

(1)

Ceremonies

29

(3)

4 For Weary Travelers

32

(18)

Comforts for the Dying

32

(18)

Touch

33

(3)

The Furry Touch

33

(1)

Tips for Touching

34

(2)

Sight

36

(2)

In the Looking Glass

37

(1)

Guided Imagery

37

(1)

Sound

38

(2)

Speech

38

(1)

Music

39

(1)

Taste and Smell

40

(2)

Flavors

40

(1)

Aromas

41

(1)

Comfort from a Distance

42

(1)

Companion Comforts

43

(4)

Accepting Limits

43

(1)

Mini-Breaks

43

(1)

Food and Exercise

44

(1)

Sharing the Burden

44

(1)

Accepting Help

44

(1)

Utilizing Volunteers

45

(1)

Professional Help

46

(1)

Giving and Receiving Care

46

(1)

Guilt and Resentment

46

(1)

Realistic Expectations

47

(1)

Easing Up

47

(1)

Honesty

47

(1)

Trouble along the Road

47

(3)

5 Parting Ways

50

(13)

Unpacking Life's Baggage

50

(1)

Giving Permission to Go

51

(1)

Reconciliation

52

(1)

Holy Silence

53

(2)

Suspending Disbelief

55

(1)

Letting Go

56

(1)

Saying Goodbye

57

(1)

Love and Tears

57

(1)

A Child's Goodbye

58

(1)

Dying Alone

58

(1)

Safe Passage

58

(1)

A Sacred Journey

59

(4)

Unpredictable Timing

59

(4)

Comforting Arms 6i

6 Coming Home

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Parting: A Handbook for Spiritual Care Near the End of Life

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