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The Thriving Giver: 7 Principles for health professionals and caregivers to enhance self-care and prevent burnout Paperback – May 25, 2021
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***BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2022 SHORTLISTED TITLE***
“I cannot recommend this book highly enough.” – Dr. Sarah Eagger, consultant psychiatrist
Give yourself the kind of care you give others and create a personalized toolkit of simple and effective strategies to master stress and revitalise your life.
Whether you are a health or care professional, informal caregiver, therapist, or simply a people-pleaser who ignores their own needs, Sarah Kuipers invites you to take a fresh approach to stress by helping you unearth the roots of poor self-care, and guiding you step by step to create a life that nurtures you,emotionally, physically and spiritually.
Only when you thrive can you give of your best to the world each day.
Discover 7 powerful principles that will help you:
- Create supportive beliefs around your own worth
- Gain a greater understanding of your risk factors
- Transform your thoughts and emotions
- Calm your anxiety
- Become more assertive
- Replenish your energy
- Nourish your spirit
“This brilliant book… should be required reading for all caring professionals.” - Dr. Jane Buckle, former nurse and lecturer for healthcare professionals
SARAH KUIPERS ran a successful practice for over 20 years as a single mother, before burning out. Since completing a Masters in Research on stress and burnout she has facilitated numerous courses in personal development and stress management for medical students.- Print length280 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherPractical Inspiration Publishing
- Publication dateMay 25, 2021
- Dimensions5.51 x 0.64 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-101788602544
- ISBN-13978-1788602549
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Editorial Reviews
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Superb book, well written and easy to follow steps to reduce stress. Targeted at healthcare professionals but relevant for everyone. ― Amazon
An absolute must for anyone working in stressful or emotionally challenging environments. Easy step by step guide to self-care.
― AmazonAmazing stress management tips. Easy to follow steps to help reduce stress. I liked the fact it was targeted to Healthcare workers, but at the same time anyone could use it for help. A fantastic book I will be telling everyone about. Would love a physical copy to carry around with me for those stressful moments. ― NetGalley
An excellent resource for those who find themselves in a caregiver role whether it is a part of their employment or a personal situation. In order to provide care for another one must take care of themselves which is something so many people forget. Burnout and moral distress are very real and can have dramatic and traumatic impact on caregivers, learning how to avoid and treat these problems is critical. I think this book would be a good book for all entering the healthcare field.
― NetGalleyA remarkable pick up put down book whenever it is required. Although the tools and exercises stay in your mind and practicing them helps them become part of your self conscious - if there are times when you need that reminder the book is easy to self navigate and go straight to the part that applies to your vulnerability or thought process. It has certainly reminded me how the power of saying "No" is empowering! It gives you confidence! The examples Sarah has used in the book demonstrates what we can all achieve. A fantastic, supportive, and positive guide to a successful you in everyday living. Applicable to every profession. ― Amazon
As a counsellor, hypnotherapist and psychotherapist myself, many of the recommended resources are familiar to me yet there is something about the clear framework and spirit of this book, the way it is presented that motivates me to further transformative action. I already find I have personally benefited from reading and applying this book.
The author regularly honours the importance of reaching out for the professional services of a counsellor/psychotherapist too when necessary. I believe it is an excellent book for counsellors to recommend to their clients as well as for their own personal benefit.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone seeking support for their own wellbeing who may benefit from utilising a defined framework ― British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing
This book reminds us of our daily needs – to create time for being rather than doing, to counteract the fast pace of life, to nurture ourselves with stillness and connect with our inner intuition. Her attention to mind, body and soul should be attractive to all holistic practitioners ― Journal of Holistic Healthcare
This empowering self-help book provides healthcare professionals and caregivers with a rich toolkit of knowledge, tasks, and resources to help take their self-care and wellbeing into their own hands and create a balanced and nourishing life ― The Psychologist
Kuipers is a strong writer who reflects on mental health issues and the need for selfcare on a whole new level. I think this book is incredibly helpful not only for healthcare professionals but also for young adults entering the workforce. It will assist them in facilitating healthy ways of thinking in order to prevent future burnout or mental health problems ― British Journal of Midwifery
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“This brilliant book… should be required reading for all caring professionals.” - Dr. Jane Buckle, former nurse and lecturer for healthcare professionals
“A rich, detailed and deeply valuable formula to go from a life of depleting, soul and body destroying one-way caring relationships to a balance of other-care and self-care... A gem of a book in the burnout prevention, self-care literature.” - Thomas Skovholt, PhD, psychologist and co-author of The Resilient Practitioner, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota
“This is a timely practical self help guide… ideal for health professionals looking for skills to improve the quality of their lives – one step at a time.” - Dr. Derek Chase, fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners
“A really good reminder that self-care is not selfish if we want to be able to fully give to those around us.” - Dr. Jodie Waterhouse, clinical psychologist
“Here's down-to-Earth wisdom for everyday life that really works.” - Dr. Hal Zina Bennett, bestselling author of Write from the Heart
“This is a very well-organized, well-researched and meticulously thought-through book which is equally relevant for professionals and non-professionals." - Sue Schraer, psychotherapist and guest editor of The Psychotherapist
“This excellent book could be a valuable tool for mental health workers enabling them to enhance their own lives as well as their clients.” - Caroline Black, psychotherapist
“The Thriving Giver is a thorough, practical guide to support caring professionals in maintaining wellness and avoiding burnout.” - Elizabeth Wilde McCormick, psychotherapist and author of Change for the Better and Living on the Edge
“Without stepping back and using the tools described in this book there is a risk of burnout or giving up a career that would otherwise be manageable with the techniques described.” - Dr. David Beales, Specialist in Mind-Body Medicine and co-author of Reclaim Health
“This easy-to-digest book is a rousing call to action, inviting the healthcare professional to listen to their 'inner radar’ and commit to addressing their state of 'self-care'.” - Carole Falkner, Consultant in Healthcare Organization Development, Canada
“The Thriving Giver is a timely and practical resource for caring professionals. Sarah recognises that for many, the life experiences that drew them into their work have shaped beliefs and behaviour patterns that are counter-productive to their own wellbeing.” - Jan Alcoe, co-author of Stillness in the Storm, and publishing consultant in health and social care
“For anyone who is struggling with overwhelm in a caring profession, this book is for you!” - Dorothy McCrady, former Elementary School Principal, Canada
“Sarah has put her considerable knowledge into these pages to create a clear and simple workbook for change.” - Professor Ursula James, visiting teaching fellow, Oxford University Medical School
About the Author
Sarah Kuipers initially trained in osteopathy and homeopathy, before focusing on hypnotherapy and life coaching. For over 20 years she helped clients master stress, set clear boundaries and balance their lives. However, the combined pressures of work and bringing up three boys as a single mother eventually led to burnout, which inspired her to carry out a Masters Research study on stress in health professionals. This highlighted how stress is frequently amplified by childhood patterns that make it hard to value and care for yourself, traits that she recognized in herself and many of her clients.
As the founder of YourHealth2, Sarah has lectured and facilitated numerous workshops on self-care, assertiveness, and burnout prevention, and courses on stress management and personal development for medical students. The Thriving Giver brings together everything Sarah has learnt from her own transformational journey, her work with clients and her Masters Research study.
Product details
- Publisher : Practical Inspiration Publishing
- Publication date : May 25, 2021
- Language : English
- Print length : 280 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1788602544
- ISBN-13 : 978-1788602549
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.51 x 0.64 x 8.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,323,507 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,076 in Social Work (Books)
- #4,661 in Stress Management Self-Help
- Customer Reviews:
About the author

Sarah Kuipers initially trained as an osteopath and naturopath and later worked primarily as a hypnotherapist and life coach. She ran a successful practice for over twenty years while bringing up three boys as a single mother before experiencing burnout. Since completing a Masters in Research studying stress and burnout in health professionals, she has facilitated numerous trainings in burnout prevention to a wide range of health professionals. Sarah now facilitates 6-day courses in stress management and personal development for medical students.
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2023Well written, and important information for caregivers, professional and for family members alike.
Excellent resource!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2022Sarah has done her research through her own experiences as well as through interviewing and helping so many others. I thought I pretty much new what this book was about, but read it anyway, and I'm SO glad. I learned a TON and found many applications to my own situation that I've used immediately to decrease my stress and improve self-care. Thank you Sarah!!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2021I bought Sarah's book when it first came out.
I work with healthcare professionals by helping them navigate burnout and ultimately avoid it or reduce it.
This book is INCREDIBLE. She keeps it easy-to-read yet very enjoyable!
There are anecdotes from people's personal stories which will help you understand the concepts and apply them to your life.
Many books give you knowledge, but knowledge is worthless until it is APPLIED. Then it becomes wisdom.
I feel Sarah does an awesome job of making this actionable for readers.
And just so you know...MOST OF US will become caregivers at some point in our life (as long as we don't just throw our parents into a nursing home).
This book will help you understand yourself more and give you the tools to THRIVE!
Enjoy :)
-Logan
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- Lucy AmorReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic - engaging, thought-provoking and practical. Highly recommend!
I am not a health care professional or caregiver, however I have struggled with burnout and was intrigued by the format of this book. I was attracted to the idea building a personalised toolkit for myself to draw upon when I felt close to burnout. The book not only delivered on this (many of the strategies within have become an integral part of my daily routine), but was more beneficial to me than I ever expected a book could be.
I have always searched for ideas for what actions I can take to reduce stress, however this is the first time I had really been guided into looking into my past and considering where some of my limiting beliefs and behaviours may have stemmed from. This completely changed my mindset and allowed me to be kinder with myself, which provided a stronger foundation for giving myself permission to practice self-care, which I have found is integral to managing my stress levels.
Something which I found particular valuable were the numerous exercises included in the book. I recommend giving yourself the time to sit quietly and really engage yourself with each exercise, as while I admit I skipped over them upon the first read, when I went back to complete them and has to put my thoughts and feelings into words, I discovered so much more about myself and my mindset.
The book was exceptionally easy to read and I continue to revisit certain sections as and when I feel it is needed. Each time I revisit the book, something new resonates with me.
Thank you Sarah for sharing your own experience and writing this gem of a book. I will certainly be recommending to anybody who could do with guidance on how to manage their stress!
- BenjeReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book for all.
I dislike self-help books, but this one is brilliant! I found the anecdotes help to make it an easy and enjoyable read. There have been a number of positive changes in my life after completing the book and exercises. In particular I am enjoying life more! This is because I don’t feel I must always care for others before myself, and so I’m able to seek out pleasurable activities that bring me joy. The teachings around assertiveness have helped me to set clearer boundaries, and give myself permission to say “no”. Gaining greater insight into childhood patterns has also helped me to stop taking things so personally. I think this book could benefit most people, not just health care professionals and caregivers.
- Rowen Atkinson (rowenatkinson@lineone.net)Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars The right book at the right time
I was recommended this book by a friend, have just started reading.... and it resonates. Clear understanding of the situations the target audience experience all the time but don't really understand and don't usually address. Worth a read for all in healthcare...
- MRS RACHEL WILLIAMSReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Fab
Great book
- sam k.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 24, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book - will help so many people
This book is fantastic. It's easy to read and full of practical ideas to help people look after themselves and reduce stress. I think it is relevant for people in any profession, not just healthcare professionals, but especially those who spend a lot of time looking after other people (eg parents!) rather than themselves. I would recommend this to anyone.