Waiting Rooms of the Heart

About the Book

"The poems are very deep and moving, inspirational and positive. A collection like this could be placed in hospitals, hospices, churches, or waiting rooms in doctor's offices."

-Fr. Barry Martinson, S.J.

"What human reflections and wonderful expressions of pastoral care. Poems about her brother are very special. I am touched by her gentle spirit."

-MaryLee Buess, Chaplain, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital, San Diego, California

"For many years I have rejoiced in Josie's words, and the pauses between the words, which bring resonance to my own life experiences."

-Fr. Bernard F.Cassidy, S.J., St. Francis Hospice, Honolulu, Hawaii

"As a pediatric hospice nurse, I could relate so well to these poems. It is an honor to be able to work with families who are going through this journey with their child. Josie captured so well the feelings of these families and children. May you all share this experience through her poetry."

-Karalee Davis, R.N.

About the Author

Josie has been certified as a clinical chaplain since 1987 through the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, having completed four units of Clinical Pastoral Education at Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego with Master?s degree in Theology from University of San Diego. She holds membership in the National Association for Poetry Therapy, and National Red Cross Spiritual Response Team. As a chaplain in both hospital and hospice settings, Josie gives us unique insights into the world of the hospitalized patient and family members.

Josie has published articles in Healing Ministry, Health Progress, Journal of Critical Care Nursing, Journal of Pastoral Care and Vision. She has been a presenter both locally and nationally in the area of adult and pediatric spiritual care.

She and her husband live in San Diego where they open their home for workshops in art, book arts, journal, poetry writing.

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