“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 UniversityMedical School