We are very pleased to be giving away three copies of Sue Marsden’s book, ‘Thank You, Elisabeth’, to our GrownUps members.
All you need to do to enter the draw is be a GrownUps member, make sure you’re signed up to our newsletter and fill in your details near the bottom of the page!
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About Thank You, Elisabeth
Self-awareness when working with people at the end of life, from a palliative care expert.
When beginning her career in Palliative Medicine, the author first met Dr Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. This meeting introduced her to the importance of being aware of one’s own emotional issues when working with people who are suffering. As Elisabeth said, “You need to deal with your own shit first”.
The book relates stories of people at the end of life who have continued to teach the author the importance of self-awareness.
With more awareness there is less likelihood of projecting one’s own issues into the situation and less likelihood of developing compassion fatigue or ‘burnout’. It is also more possible to facilitate hope, healing and meaning for the dying.
“Thank you, Elisabeth is an exquisitely honest and moving account of the journeys a palliative care physician and her patients travel together. It is an insightful book that highlights the importance of the practice of self-reflection, where there are new learnings in every encounter. I honour Sue Marsden for the wisdom, insight and experience she brings to the field of Palliative Care.” – LIESE GROOT-ALBERTS, PALLIATIVE CARE EDUCATOR
“Thank you, Sue, for this compelling and compassionate reminder of the importance of self- awareness and self-reflection to not only serve patients and their families at the end of their life’s journey, but also to truly live authentically and be fully present in all aspects of one’s life. Highly recommend this beautiful book.” – MANDY PARRIS-PIPER, PALLIATIVE MEDICINE SPECIALIST
About the author:
Sue Marsden moved from a 10-year career in Oncology into Palliative Medicine in the late 1980s. About that time, she met Elisabeth Kübler-Ross – a pivotal meeting both professionally and personally.
Dr. Kübler-Ross introduced her to the vital importance of self-awareness when working with people who are suffering. Sue went on to train with her organization and became part of the E.K.R facilitating team in New Zealand. As a result, Sue has facilitated at self- awareness workshops in Zimbabwe, South East Asia, USA as well as Australasia, alongside teaching Palliative Medicine in many settings.
Sue has worked in Palliative Medicine in hospital, hospice and community settings in New Zealand and Australia.
Sue has three children and four grandchildren with whom she loves to spend time. As well, skiing, walking and reading occupy any spare time.
To read an article Sue has written for us, click here
Terms and conditions
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- You must be a GrownUps member and receive our newsletter to be eligible to win.
- Competition closes on the 25th October 2022, winners will be notified via email by 27th October 2022.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you correctly enter a New Zealand postal address where the prize can be couriered. GrownUps will not take responsibility for prizes sent to incorrect addresses.
- Winners are drawn at random by the GrownUps administration team.
- GrownUps employees and family are not eligible to enter.
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- One entry per person.
- Prize is non transferrable.
- You must reside in New Zealand – the prize will only be posted within New Zealand.
- You must be over 50 years of age to enter, check your details are correct in your membership dashboard.