Sacred Passage : How to Provide Fearless, Compassionate Care for the Dying

Coberly knew very little about the emotional & spiritual aspects of caring for the terminally ill. To fill this gap she turned to the unique wisdom found in Tibetan Buddhism. Here, Coberly offers advice on meeting the needs of the dying, integrating stories from her nursing career with insights from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, which focuses on how to face death with honesty, openness, & courage. Readers learn: How the terminally ill can experience emotional & spiritual healing even when they can't be cured; Techniques for promoting a peaceful environ. for the dying & their loved ones; What to expect during the dying process & how to meet changing needs; & How to appreciate the special opportun. for inner growth that become available as death approaches.Coberly, Margaret is the author of 'Sacred Passage : How to Provide Fearless, Compassionate Care for the Dying', published 2006 under ISBN 9780756799403 and ISBN 0756799406.