Kathleen A. Paris, Ph.D., Author of Gentle Comforts
Kathleen A. Paris, Ph.D., Author of Gentle Comforts
Gentle Comforts:
For Women Grieving the Loss of a Beloved Life Companion
Kirkus Reviews Says: Get It!
"A soothing, practical how-to for the grief process. The book also includes keen insights…Paris’ gentle tone throughout this self-help book is like that of a longtime best friend. Her advice is simple yet effective…"
Our Verdict: Get It!—Kirkus Reviews
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ACTA Publications
Call 800-397-2282 or order online
https://actapublications.com/gentle-comforts
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kathleen A. Paris, Ph.D., a certified Grief Support Specialist, shares her own grief journey following the death of her husband in 2018 in Gentle Comforts: For Women Grieving the Loss of a Beloved Life Companion.
As an author, educator, and management consultant, Paris has assisted organizations over the past thirty years to plan for new realities and improve their systems and organizational climate. She currently holds the title of Distinguished Consultant Emeritus from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Paris has consulted in the United States and internationally in Canada, Cyprus, France, Guam, Switzerland, Virgin Islands, and the UK. She is an editor and one of the co-authors of Bending Granite—30+ True Stories of Leading Change (ACTA, 2022).
Among many other books and articles, Paris has written Staying Healthy in Sick Organizations: The Clover Practice™ and Bringing Your Strategic Plan to Life. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Paris lives in Madison, Wisconsin and shares five treasured children with her late husband, Matt Cullen, and 13 grandchildren.
Photo Credit: Mary Bergin
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
In Grief: Caring for Self and Others
Kathleen A. Paris, Author of Gentle Comforts: For Women Grieving the Loss of a Beloved Life Companion
A Conversation with Kathleen Paris
"The Grief Transition: Caring for Self and Others"
Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 1:00 p.m. CT on Zoom
Register here (No fee required.)
Join Barb Bickford, Sandy Salvo, and me for this practical and encouraging discussion of grief and transitioning from one reality to another.
Monday, January 27, 2025, 10:30 a.m.
Grief: Taking Care of Yourself and Supporting Others
Kathleen A. Paris, Author of Gentle Comforts: For Women Grieving the Loss of a Beloved Life Companion
Attic Angel Continuing Education, Attic Angel Place, 8301 Old Sauk Road, Middleton. Coffee at 10 a.m. Program at 10:30 a.m. Free and open to the public.
Monday, August 26, 2024 1:00 p.m.
Gentle Comforts Interview with Lisa MalawskiMadisonBookBeat,
WORT Radio 89.9 FM
Saturday, August 10, 2024
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Gentle Comforts Book Signing
The Book Store
801 W. College Avenue
Appleton, WI
Saturday, July 27, 2024
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Gentle Comforts Book Signing
Novel Bay Booksellers
44 N 3rd Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
https://www.novelbaybooks.com/
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
1:30 p.m.
Cardinal View Senior Living
Middleton, WI
Book Talk: Gentle Comforts For Women Grieving the Loss of a Beloved Life Companion
(For Cardinal View residents and their families)
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Noon Start
Gentle Comforts Book Signing
Spinster Books
313 Main St. W.
Ashland, WI 54806
https://spinsterbooks.com/
Thursday, May 23, 2024
6:30 p.m.
Read Between the Lines
111 E. Van Buren St.
Woodstock, Illinois
Gentle Comforts Book Talk & Conversation around GriefThursday, April 25, 2024, 8-9 a.m.
WNDZ 750AM Radio Chicago (audio)
Gentle Comforts Interview with
Fr. Greg Sakowicz & Mark Teresi
https://youtu.be/5Zm1Q7_on10 (YouTube video)
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Mystery to Me Books
1863 Monroe St., Madison, WI
Gentle Comforts Book Talk & Conversation around Grief
with Mare Chapman, Psychotherapist, Teacher, Author
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MEDIA & VIDEOS & VIDEOS
"Grief is a Full-time Job," INBusiness Magazine, April, 2024, pp.8-9
SPEAKER AVAILABILITY
In addition to book talks and book signing events, I am happy to speak at retreats, meetings, and seminars on spousal & partner loss. Sample topics include:
- Physical as well as emotional dimensions of grief
- Nutrition and movement in the grief journey
- Strategies that have helped other grievers move forward
- Supporting grieving friends & family
- Employer best practices for supporting employees in grief
Contact me for pricing options kathleen@kathleenparis.com
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Comforting
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Cannot Put It Down
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CONTACT ME
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