The Art of Comforting | Free Book
In this practical, step-by-step guide to what she calls "the art of comforting," Val Walker draws on numerous interviews with "Master Comforters" to guide readers in gently and gracefully breaking through the walls that those who are suffering often erect around themselves. Interviewees include inspiring individuals such as Alicia Rasin, who, as a victim's advocate for the city of Richmond, Virginia, has devoted her life to comforting grieving families devastated by homicide, gang violence, and other traumatic experiences; or Patricia Ellen, who, as a grief counselor and outreach director at the Center for Grieving Children in Portland, Maine, appears on site to support and comfort children, staff, and parents when a school is facing a death, violence, or other crises.
All of us will, at one time or the other, be called upon to offer warmth and support to another human being who is suffering-this book will show you how to answer the call with an open heart.
In The Press
"In The Art of Comforting, Val Walker points to a great irony
in our society today: as hyper-'connected' as we are, deep down, many
of us fear that we lack the ability to effectively comfort another
human being. This wise and inspiring book provides a step-by-step
guide to sitting down and establishing a human-to-human connection,
even in the most difficult or chaotic situations."
--Greg Mortenson, New York Times bestselling author of
Three Cups of Tea
"The Art of Comforting is must reading for
everyone...The message is instantly applicable as well as enormously
comforting."
--Christiane Northrup, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of
Mother- Daughter Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause, and
Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom
"With clarity, compassion and wisdom, Walker teaches the
art and the craft of comforting others and ourselves. In today's
distressed and frenetic world, she does us all a great favor. 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, New York Times bestselling author of
Reviving Ophelia, and The Shelter of Each Other
"In an effort to write the book she couldn't herself
find, rehabilitation counselor Walker discusses the nature of
comforting and illustrates how to restore this most important skill.
Her message comes not only from experience, but from others in the
grief/trauma counseling field, in this guidebook that rings true and
pulls the reader in for more. Recommended for all interested
adults."
--Library Journal
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