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Kathleen A. Paris, Ph.D., Author of Gentle Comforts

  • GENTLE COMFORTS
  • TOPICS
  • ABOUT THE AUTHOR
  • CALENDAR OF EVENTS
  • MEDIA & VIDEOS
  • SPEAKER AVAILABILITY
  • GALLERY
  • PHOTO GALLERY
  • BLOG
  • READER FEEDBACK
  • CONTACT
  • BOOKS
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    Gentle Comforts

    Kirkus Review

    "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

    Order from your local bookstore or

    ACTA Publications at 800-397-2282 or Amazon

    NEW VIDEO: A Conversation with Kathleen, "The Grief Transition: Care of Self and Others"

  • 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.
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    Photo Credit: Mary Bergin

  • CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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    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

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    A Conversation with Kathleen Paris

    "The Grief Transition: Caring for Self and Others"

    Thursday, February 13, 2025, 2:00 p.m. CT on Zoom

    Video

    Join Barb Bickford, Sandy Salvo, and me for this practical and encouraging discussion of grief and transitioning from one reality to another.

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    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.

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    Monday, August 26, 2024 1:00 p.m.
    Gentle Comforts Interview with Lisa Malawski

    MadisonBookBeat,

    WORT Radio 89.9 FM

     

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    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

    https://www.thebookstoreappleton.

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    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/

     

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    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)

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    Saturday, June 22, 2024

    Noon Start

    Gentle Comforts Book Signing

     

    Spinster Books

    313 Main St. W.

    Ashland, WI 54806

     

    https://spinsterbooks.com/

     

     

     

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    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 Grief

    https://www.readbetweenthelynes.com/

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    Thursday, 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)

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    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

     

    Video at https://www.crowdcast.io/c/gentle-comforts

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  • MEDIA & VIDEOS & VIDEOS

    "Grief is a Full-time Job," INBusiness Magazine, April, 2024, pp.8-9

    Interview with Chicago Diocese Radio, April 25, 2024 

    "Widow Loses Confidence After Her Loss" Open To Hope, April 29, 2024

    "Grieving" Interview with Leigh Mills, WMTV-15, August 13, 2024

    Mystery to Me Book Talk, Video, April 17, 2024

    "Dealing with Grief: National Grief Awareness Day," August 29, NBC Channel 12 TV, Rhinelander, Wisconsin         

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  • 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

  • PHOTO GALLERY

    Photos From the Gentle Comforts Launch Party, April 11, 2024

    The Transition of Grief

    First Sales of the Book

    First Sales of the Book

    Author Photo by Mary Bergin

    Author Photo by Mary Bergin

    Friends Barn & Mike

    Friends Barn & Mike

    55 People Helped Celebrate

    55 People Helped Celebrate

    Family--Meaghan and Cris

    Family--Meaghan and Cris

    Friends--Saul and Kathleen

    Friends--Saul and Kathleen

    Mystery to Me Provided Books

    Mystery to Me Provided Books

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    Family--Julia & Patty

    Family--Julia & Patty

    Reading

    Reading

  • PHOTO GALLERY

    In the magic at Mystery to Me

    In the magic at Mystery to Me

    Signing & Personalizing Books

    Signing & Personalizing Books

  • BLOG

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  • READER FEEDBACK

    It Is Really Good

    "I had a chance to spend some time looking at the book you gave me [Gentle Comforts] and think it
    is really good. A very interesting angle to help healing. I have shared it with others who were equally impressed with the book. Thank you for being a very thoughtful and caring friend!"
     

    Comforting

    "Your cake you brought me along with coffee while reading comforting messages in my new book [Gentle Comforts]! GREAT WAY TO HAVE STARTED MY DAY. THANKS FOR ALL!"

    Cannot Put It Down

    "I started reading Gentle Comforts and I cannot put it down."

  • CONTACT ME

    608-445-1085
    608-445-1085
    kathleen@kathleenparis.com
  • BOOKS BY THE AUTHOR

    Kathleen A. Paris, Ph.D.

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    Bending Granite--30+ True Stories of Leading Change--Paperback
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    Bending Granite--30+ True Stories of Leading Change--Hardcover
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    Bringing Your Strategic Plan to Life:
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    Staying Healthy in Sick Organizations: The Clover Practice™

Kathleen A. Paris, Ph.D.

kathleen@kathleenparis.com

 

 

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