{"title":"Kacie Gikonyo","description":"\u003cp\u003eKacie Gikonyo’s works delve deeply into the intersections of health, identity, and resilience. With a poignant and thoughtful voice, Gikonyo explores the nuances of living well amid complex social and physical challenges, inviting readers to reflect on their own journeys toward wellness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect intimate narratives and insightful meditations that illuminate the body’s stories and the broader themes of healing. Gikonyo’s writing offers a compassionate perspective on the human experience, making her books a meaningful addition to any Health \u0026amp; Wellness collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"laboring-out-of-life-by-kacie-gikonyo-9781394355730","title":"Laboring Out of Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn expert guide for providing empathetic end-of-life care for death doulas and related professionals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeath doulas – trained, empathetic professionals who provide companionship, comfort, and guidance to the dying and their loved ones – are becoming increasingly common around the world. Their invaluable expertise is increasingly recognised as capable of transforming a deeply distressing experience into a still painful, but more manageable, one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eLaboring Out of Life\u003c\/em\u003e, registered nurse and death doula, Kacie Gikonyo, delivers a comprehensive guide for aspiring and practising death doulas. She walks you through the responsibilities of death doulas and how they differ from the expectations placed on other deathcare professionals. Gikonyo also explains the essential skills you’ll use on the job, like facilitating grief support to understanding the biological processes of dying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside the book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdvice for building a sustainable business practice that’s financially successful\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow to practice self-care and avoid emotional burnout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStrategies for walking families through hard conversations about funeral planning, living wills, and last wishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with personal anecdotes from the author’s extensive experience as a death doula, \u003cem\u003eLaboring Out of Life\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read guide for practising death doulas, healthcare workers trying to get into the role, and hospice workers. It’s also invaluable for nurses, social workers, therapists, chaplains, and other professionals who deal with the end of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48038332399852,"sku":"9781394355730","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781394355730-laboring-out-of-life.jpg?v=1785392115"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kacie-gikonyo.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}