{"product_id":"the-caregivers-companion-a-christ-centered-journal-to-nourish-your-soul-paperback","title":"The Caregiver's Companion: A Christ-Centered Journal to Nourish Your Soul - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDebra Kelsey-Davis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKelly Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of a second-place award in best front-cover artwork from the Catholic Media Association and a third-place award in general interest books from the Association of Catholic Publishers.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Every caregiver's story is unique, but one thing you all have in common is that you need to be nourished to have the resilience and compassion to tend to the needs of those you love. \u003ci\u003eThe Caregiver's Companion\u003c\/i\u003e approaches caregiving not as a burden, but as an opportunity to grow and receive graces and blessings.\u003cp\u003eWritten by the founders of Nourish for Caregivers--an organization that seeks to improve the health and spiritual wellbeing of caregivers--this beautifully designed, full-color journal is a practical resource with encouraging readings, prayers, and guided journaling to help you draw strength from your faith in a few sacred moments each day. It is a unique resource to remind you to care for yourself as you care for others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe physical, financial, and emotional demands of caregiving can take an enormous toll, and their high stress levels make caregivers a population at-risk. \u003ci\u003eThe Caregiver's Companion\u003c\/i\u003e provides the encouragement and spiritual nourishment you need to persevere each day--whether your role involves hands-on caregiving, helping from a distance, or lending emotional support to a loved one in an assisted living facility. Each entry in this beautiful full-color guided journal combines prayers, meditations, reflection questions, quotations, and plenty of space for personal journaling, allowing you to capture the highs and lows of your daily experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will discover spiritual nourishment and practical guidance for\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecoping with stress and feelings of grief and loss, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadvocating for your loved one and yourself, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efacing tough decisions and knowing when to ask for help, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eestablishing healthy boundaries with other family members, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaking lasting memories in your challenging but special role as caregiver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Caregiver's Companion\u003c\/i\u003e is also a useful resource for parishes, parish nurses, chaplains, and faith-based elder-care agencies and health systems. Free, downloadable resources are available on nourishforcaregivers.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A portion of the sales benefit Nourish for Caregivers, an organization founded by the authors to improve the health and spiritual wellbeing of caregivers.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKelly Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e is the adult faith formation director at St. Mary of Gostyn Catholic Parish in Downers Grove, Illinois, and the cofounder of Nourish for Caregivers--which seeks to improve the health and spiritual wellbeing of caregivers. She was an advertising executive until her then-five-year-old son developed a brain tumor and she cared for him during his illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohnson is a member of the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers, the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership, and the Midwest Children's Brain Tumor Center Advisory Board. She earned a bachelor's degree in marketing and English from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, and graduated from the lay leadership program from the Institute for Pastoral Studies at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, Illinois. Along with Debra Kelsey-Davis, Johnson appeared on EWTN's \u003ci\u003eAt Home with Jim and Joy\u003c\/i\u003e and created and hosted a twelve-episode series for caregivers that is available through Shalom World TV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe lives with her family in the Chicago, Illinois, area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003enourishforcaregivers.com\u003cbr\u003eFacebook: Nourish for Caregivers\u003cbr\u003eTwitter: bjohnson290 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDebra Kelsey-Davis\u003c\/b\u003e is the caregiver for her aging parents, a registered nurse, and the cofounder of both Nourish for Caregivers--which seeks to improve the health and spiritual wellbeing of caregivers--and Sagacity.Care--which connects patients, family caregivers, and healthcare providers with information they need. Her health care management leadership spans more than thirty-five years. Along with Kelly Johnson, Kelsey-Davis appeared on EWTN's \u003ci\u003eAt Home with Jim and Joy\u003c\/i\u003e and created and hosted a twelve-episode series for caregivers that is available through Shalom World TV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe earned her RN degree at Illinois Central College in Peoria, Illinois, and her bachelor of science degree and master's in health services administration from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois. Certified in lay ministry through the Archdiocese of Chicago's Called and Gifted Program, she has more than twenty years of ministry experience, including catechesis, RCIA preparation, Bible-study and small-group formation, and as a spiritual director for her church's Christ Renews His Parish program. Kelsey-Davis is a member of the board of directors of the National Association of Catholic Nurses-USA and the Illinois Catholic Health Association. She lives in the Chicago, Illinois, area with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNourishforcaregivers.com\u003cbr\u003eFacebook: Nourish for Caregivers\u003cbr\u003eLinkedIn: debkelseydavis\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 07, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50335072780525,"sku":"9781594719165","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/eCjP2lnh3c9781594719165.webp?v=1785028380","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-au\/products\/the-caregivers-companion-a-christ-centered-journal-to-nourish-your-soul-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}