Thriving Giver

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. Reviewed by Sydney Kerelo, British Journal of Midwifery, July 2021, Vol 29, No 7.

 

The Thriving Giver could not have been published at a better time. Amidst the dark and demoralising experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic, no industry needs to prevent burnout more than the health and social care professions...Before finishing the book, I was already applying nuggets of its wisdom in my own life. Kuipers’ advice on how to best create new empowering beliefs particularly resonated with me... 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. Reviewed by Mya Kirkwood, The Psychologist, 2^nd August, 2021.

 

 While many of the strategies, including expressive writing, breathing exercises, exercise and mindfulness and meditation—are familiar to the reviewer ... I would highly recommend this book to anyone seeking support for their own wellbeing who may benefit from utilising a defined framework...

 However, as the title suggests, there is also much to be gained from professionals using these strategies with their clients as part of a self-help approach... While not all strategies will necessarily resonate with all readers, opportunities arise to cherry-pick resources and ‘dip’ in and out, where appropriate. Reviewed by Mark Challinor, British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, Aug/Sept 2021, Vol 17, No 4.

 

The seven principles are aimed at those working in the industry of care, many of whom will have personality traits that often lead to a pattern of ‘over-giving’. Fundamental to the book is the need to explore what drives this pattern of behaviour as those drawn to the ‘helping’ professions take care of everyone else, ignore their own needs and in the meantime, can get burnt out... This new book should be warmly welcomed as an important guide for professionals who care for others. Reviewed by Marina Malthouse, Journal of Holistic Health, Summer 2021, Vol 18, Issue 2.