title: Being present--the choice that reinstills caring.
abstract: Caring is about being present. Choosing to care for yourself allows you to be present with who you are. Being present with yourself is the key to being present with others. Being present with others is truly the gift of caring.
authors.affiliation: Lant & Associates, 1555 Howell Branch Rd, Suite C-202, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA. pauthier@spiritofcaregiving.com
authors.forename: Philip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Authier
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002755:Choice Behavior; D004645:Empathy; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology