Traveling Transforms & Delights – If We Let It!

This blog post explores the transformative power of travel, highlighting how encounters with different cultures and people can expand our minds, challenge our beliefs, and enrich both personal and professional growth.
Taylor Swift & Family Nurses

Discover the surprising similarities between Taylor Swift and family nurses, from compassion and communication to resilience and advocacy, in this insightful exploration of caregiving and connection.
How to Gently and Effectively Advocate for Family Visiting: Softening Illness Suffering

Learn how gentle, compassionate advocacy for family visiting can soften illness suffering and support healing, as illustrated by a powerful real-life family nursing intervention during COVID-19.
Illness Beliefs Book: What’s New in Third Edition?

The third edition of Illness Beliefs: The Heart of Healing in Families and Individuals highlights the transformative power of love in healthcare, with a powerful narrative on navigating illness beliefs and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID).
Maxine Alexander: My First Black Friend, Racism & Health Problems

This blog post reflects on the author’s childhood friendship with Maxine Alexander, a Black classmate, and explores the enduring connection between racism and health problems, highlighting the need for more awareness and compassion in healthcare.
The Hijacking of Mourning Rituals: Is Covid-19 World Reviving Healing Rituals?

Covid-19 has sparked a resurgence of mourning rituals, highlighting their vital role in healing, connection, and collective grieving, even as virtual funerals and postponed ceremonies reshape traditional practices.
Conquering Fear During Social-Distancing or Self-quarantine: Even Fearing the Disappearance of Popcorn

Learn practical strategies to manage fear and anxiety during social distancing or self-quarantine, including the surprising role of small comforts like popcorn in navigating uncertainty.
Dr Beverly Anderson: Remembering a Life & a Name

Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Beverly Anderson, this tribute reflects on grief, spirituality, and the enduring connection through rituals and remembrance.
Suffering and Spirituality – NEW BOOK!

Announcing the release of Suffering and Spirituality: The Path to Illness Healing, a book exploring the profound connection between reverence, love, and healing in clinical practice.
“I’ve never seen a family interview”: Three Approaches to Transform Practice!

Transforming nursing practice through three key approaches—video observation, simulated interviews, and real-life family interactions—to integrate therapeutic conversations and family-centered care.