{"product_id":"the-art-of-conversation-through-serious-illness-lessons-for-caregivers-9780195389227","title":"The Art of Conversation Through Serious Illness: Lessons for Caregivers","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery 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 circumstances  when the possibility of death is all too real The authors believe that open dialogue must not be avoided until the last minute when opportunities will be limited  but that caregivers and loved ones can embrace this time  mortal time  honestly as a way to sensitively and compassionately engage with those for whom a central fact of life is realized--that all of our lives are time-limited.  In The Art of Conversation Through Serious Illness  the authors consider how to best listen to and speak with one facing life-threatening illness  with lessons on being a primary conversation partner  becoming properly empathic and receiving empathy  maintaining everyday conversation  using platitudes appropriately  understanding healthy denial  and talking about dying. Offering bedside guidance usually only available to professionals and peppered with insightful anecdotes from the authors own experiences  this gentle  succinct book is appropriate for anyone going through this uniquely difficult yet universal life experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45646930837557,"sku":"ByrdShop_0195389220","price":24.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780195389227.jpg?v=1781681942","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-art-of-conversation-through-serious-illness-lessons-for-caregivers-9780195389227","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}