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Compass : a story of exploration and innovation / by Gurney, Alan.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [297]-305) and index.
Subjects: Compass;
© c2004., Norton,
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The golden compass / by Pullman, Philip,1946-;
Accompanied by her daemon, Lyra Belacqua sets out to prevent her best friend and other kidnapped children from becoming the subject of gruesome experiments in the Far North.5.6.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Missing persons; Kidnapping;
© 2007, c1995., Laurel-Leaf,
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The art of comforting : what to say and do for people in distress / by Walker, Val.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-290) and index.Restoring a lost art. What makes people comforting? ; Comforting in action ; When people resist our comfort -- The words of comforting. Speaking words of comfort ; Writing words of comfort -- The comfort of art : inspiration from healing in the arts. Art as a source of comfort ; The healing power of art in action -- The nature of comforting : what animals and the Earth teach us. Comfort from the heart of nature ; Self-comforting for comforters -- A little guidebook to comforting things : a guide to comforting movies, books, TV, and music. Comforting from the world of entertainment : a media guide ; Comforting from A to Z, from angels to zithers."With clarity, compassion and wisdom, Walker teaches the art and the craft of comforting others and ourselves. This fine book is a resource for all those who want to be able to help friends, family members and other people who are in need of our kindness."--Mary Pipher, Ph.D., "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Reviving Ophelia.".
Subjects: Compassion.; Empathy.;
© c2010., Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin,
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Culturally competent compassion : a guide for healthcare students and practitioners / by Papadopoulos, Irena.; Shea, Sue,contributor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Bringing together the crucially important topics of cultural competence and compassion for the first time, this book explores how to practise 'culturally competent compassion' in healthcare settings - that is, understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it using culturally appropriate and acceptable caring interventions. This text first discusses the philosophical and religious roots of compassion before investigating notions of health, illness, culture and multicultural societies. Drawing this information together, it then introduces two invaluable frameworks for practice, one of cultural competence and one of culturally competent compassion, and applies them to care scenarios. Papadopoulos goes on to discuss: how nurses in different countries understand and provide compassion in practice; how students learn about compassion; how leaders can create and champion compassionate working environments; and how we can, and whether we should, measure compassion. Culturally Competent Compassion is essential reading for healthcare students and its combination of theoretical content and practice application provides a relevant and interesting learning experience. The innovative model for practice presented here will also be of interest to researchers exploring cultural competence and compassion in healthcare. -- From back cover.
Subjects: Cultural competence.; Medical care.; Physician and patient.; Culturally Competent Care.; Empathy.; Professional-Patient Relations.;
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The compassion of Father Dowling / by McInerny, Ralph,1929-2010.;
A collection of short stories featuring the incomparable Father Dowling. In a sleepy Midwestern town on the banks of the Fox River, he cares for the congregation of St. Hilary Church -- and also finds time to unravel the knottiest of mysteries.Occult compensation -- Queen bee -- The base of the triangle -- The missing Leonardo -- Into thin air -- Bingo next time -- The dutiful son -- Where there's smoke -- The lottery of life -- Ex libris -- Light footed -- Giving no quarter -- The dead weight lifter -- The fat cat -- Winter schemes -- I love the dear silver.
Subjects: Dowling, Father (Fictitious character); Catholics; Clergy; Detective and mystery stories, American.;
© c2011., Five Star,
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The kindness cure : how the science of compassion can heal your heart & your world / by Cousineau, Tara.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-225).Psychologist Tara Cousineau draws on cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience to show how compassion and empathy are hardwired into our DNA and essential to our survival. This book teaches effective skills in compassion, mindfulness, and social and emotional learning, and reveals successful social policy initiatives in empathy taking place that inform everything from family life to education to the workplace.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Compassion.; Kindness.; Caring.;
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The placebo effect and health : combining science and compassionate care / by Thompson, W. Grant.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-332) and index.What is a placebo? -- History of placebos -- Placebo research: some facts and myths -- The placebo effect -- Elements of the placebo effect -- The nocebo effect -- Randomized clinical trials -- Evidence-based medicine -- Can surgery be a placebo? -- Placebo effects and psychotherapy -- Complimentary and alternative medicine -- The doctor as placebo -- The placebo responder -- The ethics of using placebos -- Strangers in the consulting room -- The burden of proof -- Health care systems and the placebo effect -- Physicians heal yourselves.Reviews the history of the placebo effect--the positive effects of the doctor's presence and personality lus the patient's belief in the efficacy of the treatment--and the evidence of its benefits to health. He looks at both the planned use of placebos in blind clinical trials and the unplanned placebo effects arising out of the doctor/patient relationship, the passage of time, and the perceptions of the patient. He emphasizes that placebos in themselves have no intrinsic benefit; what matters is how the treatment is provided and under what circumstances.
Subjects: Placebos (Medicine); Physician and patient.; Placebo Effect.; Physician-Patient Relations.; Evidence-Based Medicine.;
© 2005., Prometheus Books,
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The dog whisperer : a compassionate, nonviolent approach to dog training / by Owens, Paul,1950-; Eckroate, Norma,1951-;
Includes index.
Subjects: Dogs; Dogs; Human-animal communication.;
© c2007., Adams Media,
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No more mean girls : the secret to raising strong, confident, and compassionate girls / by Hurley, Katie.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- What's in a friend? -- Like versus likable and the pursuit of popularity -- Risk taking in the name of courage -- Perfect girl syndrome -- Sporty girls, artsy girls, bossy girls, and girly girls -- Finding me: how to build an authentic self -- Reaching for the high bar -- Find your voice! -- Express yourself! -- Failing out loud and other acts of resilience -- Growing great leaders -- Raising socially responsible girls.Once upon a time, mean girls primarily existed in high school, while elementary school-aged girls spent hours at play and enjoyed friendships without much drama. But in this fast-paced world in which young girls are exposed to negative behaviors on TV and social media from the moment they enter school, they are also becoming caught up in social hierarchies much earlier. No More Mean Girls is a guide for parents to help their young daughters navigate tricky territories such as friendship building, creating an authentic self, standing up for themselves and others, and expressing themselves in a healthy way.
Subjects: Daughters.; Parenting.; Girls; Compassion.; Self-confidence.;
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Compassion fatigue and burnout in nursing : enhancing professional quality of life / by Todaro-Franceschi, Vidette.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The good, bad and ugly of professional quality of life -- Transforming both health and care in healthcare -- Compassion and contentment : being heartful and happy at work -- Values and excellences in nursing -- The art of reaffirming purpose : a healing model for carers -- Compassion fatigue : a heavy heart hurts -- Moral distress : I know what I ought to do! -- Burntout feeling empty-hearted and disheartened -- Bullying and incivility in nursing : an oxymoron -- Being prepared to care for the dying -- Collective trauma and healing in healthcare : aching, breaking hearts -- Changing the mindset in nursing education -- Cultivating collective mindful awareness in nursing a leadership agenda -- Imagining and actualizing the power of nursing.In the second edition of her seminal text, Dr. Todaro-Franceschi offers new insights on professional quality of life, incorporating current practice, research literature, and examples to show how contentment and happiness of the nursing workforce are related to quality of care. The book provides practical strategies for dealing with a myriad of issues, including compassion fatigue, burnout, moral distress, caring for the dying, PTSD, and workplace violence. This resource will help empower nurses they can create a more compassionate work environment. Supported by research but written from a holistic and personal perspective, the text includes case studies and exercises that will help the reader to identify negative patterns and explore ways to find purpose in one's life. -- From publisher's description.
Subjects: Nurses; Burn out (Psychology); Nurses; Nurses; Philosophy, Nursing.; Empathy.; Burnout, Professional; Burnout, Professional; Quality of Life.; Burn out (Psychology);
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