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"This is a beautiful and potent book."
– Michael Hebb, Author of Let's Talk About Death (Over Dinner)

"Be sure to check out this friendly, accessible, and engaging book; a tender but informed way to approach end of life."
– Dr. Katherine Kortes-Miller, Author of Talking About Death Won’t Kill You: The Essential Guide to End-of-Life Conversations

This collection of beautifully written, astonishing, and relatable stories turns the focus onto the practitioner and caregiver. Written by compassionate, skilled, and inspiring practitioners in the areas of end-of-life such as hospice, palliative care, thanatology, education, paramedic and police services, chaplaincy, hypnosis and meditation, and death doula work. The co-authors are kind and courageous and openly share their vulnerability and what it means to work in the area of end-of-life care. The co-authors are kind and courageous and openly share their vulnerability and what it means to work in the area of end-of-life care.

The combination of moving anecdotes, quotes, and real-world observations from a variety of practitioner viewpoints on end-of-life care will move you. In this book:

• compelling stories of caring for a client or loved one at end-of-life transition,
• discussion about how companioning the dying is similar to the tenets of Companioning the Bereaved by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt,
• inspiring experiences or moments of revelation,
• self-care tips and strategies for managing as a caregiver,
• recommended quotes and books that inspired the authors,
• what practitioners wish they had known when they began on the journey as practitioners in end-of-life care and what they discovered,
• space for journaling your thoughts, and
• a co-author discussion.

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Find answers inside about end-of-life transition from t his collection of experiences  written by compassionate, skilled, and inspiring practitioners in the area of end-of-life such as hospice, palliative care, thanatology, paramedic services, personal support work, education,  and death doula work.

The co-authors are bold spirits exemplifying what it means to step up in a very open, and often  vulnerable way, in the field of end-of-life care.

Janet Booth *  Gale Gagnier * Terrence Ho *Lesley James * Ashlee Jansen * Shannon  Koppenhoefer * Janice Lombardo * Tamelynda Lux * Olga Nikolajev * Siby Varghese * Chrystal Waban

You will indeed be moved by this compilation of inspiring stories, quotes, and real-life insights concerning end-of-life from a diversity of practitioner perspectives. In  this book:

• compelling stories of caring at end-of-life transition,
• examples of how specific needs of the dying were addressed,
• inspiring experiences and ah-ha moments,
• self-care tips and strategies for managing as a caregiver,
• quotes and books that inspire,
• what practitioners wish they had known when they began on the journey as practitioners in end-of-life care and what they discovered.

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There is a real challenge in providing ongoing caregiving for someone.  And, especially with all the demands of everyday life, it can weigh a  person down. Get ready to bolster your inner strengths and restore your  resilience. This distinctive journal invites you to reflect on what went  well in your day, especially as a caregiver to a loved one, family  member, or friend.

Many people are seeking creative ways to  enhance their mindfulness and positivity and this journal can help you  discover that. Journaling can be a peaceful time for you to just sit and write about the things that you are grateful for. While reflecting on  what you have gratitude for, you can pause and let go for a few moments.

Reasons why keeping a Bold Spirit Gratitude Journal can change your life:

• Improve your well-being and find peace.
• Rebuild your emotional, mental, spiritual energy and be able to sustain it longer.
• Enjoy encouragement to help add comfort to your every day.
• Reduce stress which helps improve physical health.
• Sleep better by getting focusing on what went right during your day.

Each  section of four weekly pages of lined writing space is divided by an extra blank lined page for any additional journaling you wish to do followed by an encouraging quote nestled in a floral design ideal for  coloring.

Twenty-six inspiring hand-chosen quotes specific to the caregiver.
Over 140 pages to capture your gratitudes with twenty-six images to color.
Matte finish cover design.
Perfectly sized at 6" x 9".

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This gratitude journal is an excellent companion to the book Bold Spirit Caring for the Dying hailed as a must-read and "[O]ne of those rare books with the power to inspire the best in all of us" (Charles Garfield, Ph.D., Author of Our Wisdom Years and Life's Last Gift) and "Fascinating and profound, this collection of jewels is thoughtfully organized into a quintessential guide to enable all of us..." (Rich and Jayne W).

About Bold Spirit Press
Located in Ontario, Canada Bold Spirit Press focuses on creating compassionate and inspiring books about caregiving for both the living and the dying. 

Banish "Writer's Block" in Seconds! 

Writing a book is rewarding and fun. But sometimes, the words just don't want to come.  If you struggle while writing your book, you are not alone. Every writer has experienced the dreaded "blank page syndrome."  

Get My Book Done Now! includes: 

19 content builders, writing prompts . . . and activities! 

19 quotes from famous writers . . . to inspire you! 

Explore new creative paths to follow. Help release writer's block. Save massive time. Write and finish your book!  

"In Get My Book Done Now!, Tamelynda Lux shares her insights, ideas, and expertise with you. The result for you is a greater passion for nonfiction writing, new ideas to elevate your writing, and concepts to make your work come alive. My students find what Tamelynda shares as valuable as I do, and I am now recommending this resource to every writer in my classes." ~ Dr. Richard Nongard, TwelveWeekBook.com

For international rights inquiries of my books please contact me at info@TamelyndaLux.com

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This calendar was created with end-of-life practitioners and caregivers in mind. It is based on my experience looking for helpful, inspiring, and kind motivational sayings specific to the challenging role. 

Twelve months of inspiration to encourage you. Quotes specially curated for caregivers. Dedicated to caregivers who spend their lives serving others. Meadow silhouette images, phases of the moon.

One month per page layout, 8.5x11 inches. Simple and functional.

For international rights inquiries of my books please contact me at info@TamelyndaLux.com

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This book is based on my experience through wrongful dismissal and includes advice from professionals in the areas of litigation, employment, negotiation, financial, networking, and more.  

Included in this book are suggestions to help you find your own best answer for your career transition situation. It will help you explore your story,  options, and choices, and also offer tips and words of inspiration to help you through this specific journey of career transition. 

Wrongful Dismissal is intended to help you with your decision to litigate, manage your finances between employment, and heal emotionally. It also offers direction to help you get ready for a successful job search and career transition. Throughout the book, there is an opportunity for you to jot down some of your thoughts and reaction to what you have read and plan your next steps. In addition to the reflection questions throughout the book,  at the end of each chapter is a section to foster personal goal setting.

For international rights inquiries of my books please contact me at info@TamelyndaLux.com

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Be Prepared for Your Next Performance Review or Job Transition!

Track your career and business achievement as they arise.

The number one concern expressed by individuals about performance reviews, resume writing and interview preparation is not recognizing or being able to recall career-related achievements. That can be a thing of the past when you regularly use this journal to track your achievements. Using this journal will help you chart your progress through the year.

Included in this journal are prompts for:

• The Year - Looking Forward - The areas of performance that need more attention or improvement in order to have greater effectiveness on the job.
  
• Weekly Reflection - Questions to support you in tracking your accomplishments,  identifying the strengths you've employed and the resulting impact, and more!
  
• Monthly Reflection - Prompts to help you reflect on the month to identify key achievements in the most common form HR and hiring committees look for on a resume and in an interview.
  
• The Year - In Review - Helps you bring the weekly and monthly highlights together in one illuminating summary.

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• Creating a Companion to Your Career Journal - the Career Binder - This is a tried-and-true method for organizing your documents and information in one place for easy access during career/job transition.

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For international rights inquiries of my books please contact me at info@TamelyndaLux.com

Writing started as a therapeutic process when I published my first  book in 2015. Then it became a creative outlet for me and has evolved into a bigger interest and passion than I ever thought possible. 

Feel free to pop over to my website Bold Spirit Press for updates.