Wednesday, April 26, 2017

How to Research Health Care Prices

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30 Nisan, 5777

Today the Jewish world celebrates the start of the month Iyar. The Hebrew letters of the word are an acronym for the phrase "I am GOD your Healer."

We humans can make our utmost efforts to cope and/or to heal, but success depends on having GOD's help with them. Pray, do nice things for yourself and others, and practice feeling calm. That can only improve your chances of success.

This Wall Street Journal article is a classic. It might help you in your coping plus healing efforts.

How to Research Health Care Prices

Ready to lower your medical bills even more?

Study the Global Resources section of the E-book or print edition of EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge.

It's packed with information about charitable organizations willing to help with your medical transportation, medical equipment and medical bills.

Face Your Medical Problems with Dignity. Face Your Future with Optimism.

Fill your time with productive action.

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Info on Organizations WILLING to Pay Part or ALL of Your Specific Medical Bills!

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24 Nisan, 5777

Whew, the Passover/Pesakh holiday is a lovely memory and I'm back at work, writing more articles. I actually edited a medical research paper and a Master's in Public Health thesis before the holiday began. Now I'm focused on mental health issues and medical content for various news site editors.

I watched the video about medical bankruptcy below and wanted to shout: "Would you believe that I know of a book which clues you in to organizations willing to pay some or all of your specific medical bills?"

Click on Pearls From: Stephanie Woolhandler, MD

Then buy cost-cutting

and calming

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Face Your Medical Problems with Dignity. Face Your Future with Optimism.

Fill your time reading helpful material.

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Here's WHAT to Do about RUDE Medical Professionals

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16 Nisan, 5777

The first night of Passover/Pesakh was a spiritual and delicious treat. I was even able to be of practical help to friends whose son had broken his ankle hours before the holiday began.

I demonstrated how to safely cool down the hot, swelling limb inside his cast, how to reduce the swelling and how to prevent it from happening again. The youngster enjoyed an hours-long, pain-free Passover seder with us.

Back to business. I read the article below

THE CHECKUP

Rude Doctors, Rude Nurses, Rude Patients

If a rude remark throws off a highly trained intensive care team, what happens to the rest of us?

1d agoBy PERRI KLASS, M.D.

and realized that the public - YOU - need to read pages 42-47 of the Listen to the Person Before You - Lessons for Caregivers section in

Find out how best to respond to rude, irritated and pressured medical professionals, relatives and other people in your medical life. Your responses to their inappropriate remarks can seriously improve things.

The text teaches that you'll need to clue them in to the need to behave pleasantly, and to focus on your medical issues only.

There's no need to punish you for their hard day!

Show the text to relevant people and ask them to read it out loud.

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Fill your mouth with productive suggestions.

Monday, April 10, 2017

With Blessings and Prayers for Genuine Peace

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14 Nisan, 5777

I look forward to the multi-faceted freedom messages in the holiday of Passover.

Video: Viktor Frankl, Passover, and the Meaning of Freedom: Taste the power of true freedom.

Yocheved Golani shared The Israel Project's photo.

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My home has been 100% kosher for Passover since Thursday. I like to spend time studying before seder night, and feeling rested/joyful then.

Wishing the world personal fulfillment, genuine peace and inner contentment.

https://www.facebook.com/theisraelproject/photos/a.279044817315.179332.73528002315/10156042455177316/?type=3&theater

The Israel Project

12 hrs

Wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful Passover.

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Yocheved Golani "Fascinated by the exquisite attention people devote to getting hilkhot Pesach (the laws of Passover) right. I find myself wondering: what if we took our obligations towards other people and their dignity just as or even more seriously? What if we found the idea of hurting or embarrassing another human being as intolerable and unbearable as we find the thought of a crumb of leaven remaining in our homes? A glimpse of what religion could be, should be, must be." -- Rabbi Shai Held, co-founder of New York's Mechon Hadar

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Yocheved Golani The segula that Rabbanit Yemima recommends for biyur chametz: Fill out a paper with the list of things you want to get rid of. Add it to the bag of chametz and watch those problems burn away in the morning. (PS - I added "The lack of Mashiakh")

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Yocheved Golani PSA: EVERYBODY and then some are heading to traffic jams near you! Be careful out there. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4947509,00.html

Just before the holiday: the roads to avoid, basically all of them

Netivei Israel will try to change the traffic light schedules…

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Ready to shine? Read the Polishing Silver story in the E-book or print edition of EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge.

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Fill your holiday season with true forgiveness of yourself and others. Enjoy the happiness.

Sunday, April 9, 2017

Exciting News!

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13 Nisan, 5777

While I'm enjoying the freshness and fun of my fully functional Passover/Pesakh Mode kitchen, I'm taking time to respond to editors seeking my input for future online and print articles.

I have exciting book reviews coming up and I'll be responding to Questions for Life Coaches. You can be sure that I'll share relevant publication news with you. Who knows? You might come across something that suits you, too!

No matter which holiday you celebrate this season, spend time thinking over the significance of spirituality. It's purpose is to make us more compassionate, more willing to share our resources, and more resilient when we face hardships. Spirituality practiced correctly helps us to rise above our limitations. We can become wonderful, accomplished, insightful, nicer than we have been.

My frequently used tool for helping someone is the Enneagram, a method for understanding the quirks of human personalities and the tools for working with them in productive ways.

Here's a bit of insight on how I help people to deal with unhappiness, disappointment, pain and life in general:

I had an amusing conversation with a therapist who asked me to help her to write a thesis about the wisdom of using the Enneagram. I replied "But I can do that in one sentence: You will learn that a person's characteristics are 'givens,' not a matter of good or bad, just 'givens' that can be dealt with in specific ways." After she gulped, I added "I am not advocating that personality, thought or mood disorders are acceptable. They are exceptions to the rule."

Certified in counseling skills and in spiritual chaplaincy (the ability to discuss end-of-life issues), I write for a mental health site at http://www.e-counseling.com/

I'm a life coach for ill people, helping them to identify the goals they need to reach, then to prepare a plan for achieving those goals.

A former medical coder/Health Information Management professional, I'm well-versed in the medical world's ins and outs, acquainted with astonishing people and cutting-edge treatments.

Certified in Counseling Skills, and one of the first certified EMETT leaders (I no longer lead EMETT groups), I have studied psychology throughout my adult life.

Medical and mental health professionals have endorsed the EMPOWER Yourself book on and off the covers.

I maintain a database of ever-updated medical information to help people to connect with the medical professionals and medical care, appliances, medication, etc. that they need. I even clue people in on cost-cutting programs that pay all or some of their specific medical bills. The book's Global Resources section holds much of that information.

Ready to figure out your health-oriented goals, and to set a plan for achieving them? Contact me at giveretgolani @ gmail.com.

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The author is a survivor of a Petroclival Tentorial Meningioma, and impressing the medical world with her recovery!

A Health Information Management professional (medical coder) with information about innovative medical and cost-cutting resources around the world, now she's helping readers all over the globe.

How does she find her information?

From cutting-edge colleagues, acquaintances and prodigious research.

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Young? Old? Middle Aged?

No matter where you live or how young/old you are, this book teaches you how to calm down plus how to minimize, even end, the confusion and chaos of illness.

Read the Global Resources section to learn of cost-cutting organizations willing to pay part or all of your specific medical expenses. EMPOWER Yourself helps you to get your grin back despite illness or disability.

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The soothing text also helps you to build up courage and to calm down from the stress of illness.

Medical and mental health professionals recommend EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge. Some of them sell it or display copies in their offices.

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Find out how to get medical and mental health professionals to work with not against you when you read It's MY Crisis! And I'll Cry If I Need To: EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge! Buy the paperback or iPhone friendly Ebook.

Learn how to communicate more effectively with medical professionals on pages 55 - 58.

Make your needs clear to healthcare pros, family and friends – including annoying visitors! Pages 59 & 66-69 let you know what to do. Be sure to read the part entitled "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" aloud to them.

Limited somehow by your medical situation? You'll be stronger – perhaps wealthier - after learning what to tell (and when) to potential employers in Chapter 12, "Employment with a Disability."

Find out how to lower your costs in the Global Resources section at the back of the book.

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It's My Crisis and I'll Cry if I Need To offers practical, powerful, and creative tools to empower anyone undergoing a medical crisis. Learn what to say to unpleasant people (relatives and medical staff included), and how to get them on your side!

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Please share your name and contact info when posting messages to me. "Anonymous" isn't an enlightening signature. Let's connect!

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"It's MY Crisis! And I'll Cry If I Need To: EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge" teaches you what to say if people make fun of you for crying in fear or shame at your diagnosis, and what to do if people behave rudely to you in the hospital.

The E-book or paperback hold lots of fun things to do for feeling better about yourself. Tips on how to organize your suitcase and self for going to the hospital and even for keeping your medical and insurance papers can keep you worry-free.

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The first edition was a hit! It's been #2 on the Musella site since Nov. 2 2008! The Updated Edition is going strong.

Reviews of "It's MY Crisis! And I'll Cry if I Need To"

I loved your book! I gave it to many friends of mine. Arlene Abrams of Trixie & Jane
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"Inspirational. Informative. Entertaining. Powerful stuff!" - S. Schnee

"I received EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge one week after I suffered my own medical crisis and found it very helpful. [It] will be of great benefit both in dealing with the fragile emotional health of sick patients and the stressful situation of the patient's caregiver… [with] very practical comprehensive information for dealing with a health-related crisis that is so seldom available to someone who is ill and preoccupied with their own troubles.

Ill people are often compromised and often don't know where to look for guidance. Putting so much useful information at their fingertips will help them navigate the difficulties of a confusing medical system. Combined with [the author's] encouragement to never give up hope, the book will be of great aid to anyone with a sudden serious medical emergency." - Daniel Eisenberg, MD, Department of Radiology at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA; Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Imaging at Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine; Medical Ethicist http://www.daneisenberg.com/

"… a powerful 'can-do' message to those most in need of it …It could save your life or the life of your loved one. This combination of positive attitude and positive action makes this guide useful and complete. Its lessons extend far beyond the medical sphere to life challenges whatever they may be: lessons we can't afford to ignore." – Life Coach Y. Ives, England

“I’ve given Yocheved’s book to therapists and to several patients on chemotherapy. They found it very helpful.” - Abraham J. Twerski, M.D., Gateways Addiction Rehabilitation Founder and Therapist

"She’s Jewish and I'm Christian, but the importance of the spirituality in It’s MY Crisis! was incredibly accurate.” Carl Phillips, ASTA Certified Hospital Consultant and Wesleyan lay minister

"... This life-saving workbook will help you direct your thoughts in positive, constructive ways that will make a big difference for you and your loved one. It's a lantern in a dark night from someone who's 'been there, done that.' And if you follow its suggestions, you'll likely come through the crisis better, not bitter. It's filled with wonderful ideas." Robin L. Silverman, Fullistic Living(TM) Fortune 500 Motivational Speaker

"Through her inspiring honesty, courage and strength, Yocheved shows us how the importance of a positive attitude and will to live are both essential to healing and recovery through all of life's challenges." - D. Topolosky, Psychologist

"A very helpful book. I bought multiple copies for friends and family. Spiritual, comforting, funny and informative." Menachem, Menachem Herman Orchestra

"... The inspiration and determination of this woman through positive reinforcement and amazing faith has made her a medical miracle and a wonderful example to us all. It's a must read for all!" - Renee Crowell

"An incredible wealth of information: spiritual, philosophical, medical, psychological, etc! The book is filled with sound ideas and sage advice." D. Myers

"… this insightful and uplifting book guides us to confront illness in a multi-modal fashion... using all resources at our disposal—humor, creating a positive emotional environment, self-nurturing, friends, outside resources, medical and alternative practitioners—to fight illness.

"Yocheved Golani gives excellent advice on how we can build and preserve good morale, get help when we need it, stay organized with appointments, medication, bills, etc., prepare for hospitalization, focus on our blessings and healing.… this book gives Resources... contact information about organizations and treatment centers that deal with specific medical problems... that most people wouldn't know how to find, including compassionate clowns, services for blind people, where to get free medical care and medications, and where to enroll in clinical trials.

"It's My Crisis!" masterfully offers ... practical recommendations, emotionally-uplifting advice, medical resources, and spiritual guidance to face, and hopefully overcome, medical illness. In the process, [Yocheved] inspires us to transform ourselves into better spiritual and emotional beings." - Dr. Lisa Aiken, Psychologist

"A truly amazing and uplifting story - the book, is a must have manual, not only if you're going through a crisis - but gives strength to everyone, seeing how 1 woman, is so brave and so clear about where her Blessings come from - Hashem. Buy the book, read it, and buy it for a friend, you'll be glad you did. " - SH

Read this Excerpt from "It's MY Crisis!" Medical, Mental Health Professionals Use it! You Can, Too:

IT'S HARD TO COPE The pressure's on. We want to be heroes at saving our own lives, or somebody else wants us to be heroic. [But] we feel like quitting this scary situation. As the mental pressure builds, our minds sort of explode. We might start asking "Why is this happening to me?" We don't ask that question because we necessarily want answers… The question is really about accusing GOD of having made a mistake- a BIG mistake. We don't believe we deserve the troubles and pain that we're in... it can make a suffering person feel infuriated. That can lead to a sense of guilt. [You need to realize that] acceptance is a process. Normal people need time to come to grips with their medical crisis… Asking "Why ME?" [could mean] "How can I get out of this situation?" … What if you're afraid that you DESERVE this medical crisis? I have two user-friendly responses to those questions…

RESOURCES … information helpful to people facing medical crises worldwide…

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AUDIENCE COMMENTS
"Rich in resources for healing. Cutting-edge information and great prose." Emcee

"... This comprehensive book helps individuals navigate the medical system... when dealing with medical crises for oneself or for a family member. There is an abundance of resources, including special doctors, listed toward the end of the book." - Laurie Sussman

"I just heard you on the radio. I can honestly say that you were amazing and very inspiring." - Sara Dina Golembo

NOVEMBER 11 2007 : "I had the privilege of having Yocheved speak [in my] home yesterday. If you have not had the opportunity to hear her amazing story and read her new book, you are truly missing out. It is a life-changing experience. One that I am very grateful to have had... Do yourself a favor and let Yocheved's experience change your life!" Renee Crowell

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MEETING GOALS. PLANNING STRATEGIES.

TIME and ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT.

IMPROVING YOUR HEALTH .

COPING with EMOTIONAL and PHYSICAL STRESS.

Conventional therapy focuses on the past. My Self-Help Coaching focuses on your present and more importantly, on your future!

We'll work together to identify and to build on your existing strengths. You can use ensuing insights into achieving productive goals.

Giveret Golani Self Help Coaching is based on using the TOOLS that work for an individual client. The GOALS of Giveret Golani Life Coaching are to assist you in making desired transitions in your personal lives, enabling you to increase your self-esteem and to make more and ever-greater accomplishments. We'll focus on your future and on getting better results than you've experienced in the past.

Listen to how a recent client praised my work: "...I just wanted to let people know about a great resource I discovered. She does life / self-actualization coaching, among many other things. She's written several books, please take a look at the links below. She has very deep wisdom from life experience, and a great deal of practical sense. She specializes in coping with serious illness, but she works with all kinds of issues, as well. I had a great session with her today where she took a heap of ungrounded aspirations (eg., I want to write / get my ideas out into the world....somehow) and, in an hour and a half, turned them into a viable,workable action plan I could get started on and feel good about right away (a timeline and lots of practical sugestions to focus my energy on an attainable goal..."

You won't get lectures from me about what to do with your life. We'll explore that topic together! I'll listen to the goals you want to reach, ask lots of clarifying questions, then work with you to achieve your goals. You set the pace, I help you to keep going and to reach your destination.

Contact me to learn more: giveretgolani@gmail.com

Medical Disclaimer

The information and ideas in my Self Help Coaching work, in this blog and in my book are not intended to replace personal advice from licensed physicians, and they do not constitute a doctor-patient or therapist-client relationship. Information in the above-mentioned resources is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, nor a substitute for diagnosing or treating an emotional, mental, or medical condition. You need to consult board certified medical and mental health professionals in all matters relating to your health, and for suspected symptoms of illness requiring diagnosis or medical attention (including simple first aid). For spiritual matters, consult sensibly behaved clergy who demonstrate complete respect for your wellbeing. Your actions, based on information culled from my resource materials, are at your own responsibility and discretion. Yocheved Golani and Booklocker.com are not liable for any direct or indirect claim, loss or damage resulting from use of my book or blog and/or any media materials including web site(s) and blogs linked to/from it.

Readers RAVE About "It's MY Crisis!" Rich in resources. Cutting-edge information.

"This has such powerful life changing tools that it is amazing that it fits in one book. Really powerful insights that can improve so many situations even without an illness in the family. Great Work! A must read for anybody who really wants a better life!" Robert Hunds Oct 1 2009 (he found it via the flipping BookBuzzr below. It appears on my E-mail)
"I read thru most of Yocheved Golani's book. Of course I found it almost personalized so I treat it as a resource guide.I will undoubdedly re-read after I get an overview but it is a great read and she is obviously quite a woman." - James Owen (Tzadok Osher) Herlands
"... a helpful, informative text that can bring hope, help and humor to someone experiencing a medical crisis." - Dr. Lisa Aiken, Psychologist
"INSPIRATIONAL!!!" - R. Grund
"It is good. I added it as a recommended book to our book list." - Al Musella, The Musella Foundation For Brain Tumor Research & Information
Check out this GLOWING REVIEW by a world-famous psychologist!
Share the book with friends and loved ones, medical and mental health professionals, or read it alone. Start relaxing with the very first page. It’s MY Crisis! can solve or prevent MANY problems for you or your loved ones.

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Rose Marie Wolf Interviews Yocheved Golani

"The workbook is very good! We're glad we had you speak for our clients and supporters." Karen Traub, co-founder Jewish Caring Network

“Friends of ours have a young child recently diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy (currently a terminal diagnosis). I assisted them with [It's MY Crisis! And I'll Cry if I Need To]... It enabled them to face their challenge with strength.” Psychotherapist Jonathan Dove, UK

"It's MY Crisis! And I'll Cry If I Need To is very interesting and useful. It can help people with emotional difficulties. I have ALS disease, and I found much of Yocheved's advice useful. I have implemented it in my life. I recommend that everyone, including healthy people, read this book in order to increase the quality of their lives." Dr. Rahamim Melamed-Cohen, Former National Supervisor of Educational Programming for Israel's Department of Education - Jerusalem, Israel

"... Yocheved Golani has created a wonderful resource for those going through... life crises. Written with hopefulness, optimism... Yocheved’s book inspires and guides us to meet our own challenges with strength, determination, resilience, and faith." Shiela Strauss, Ph.D., Public Health Researcher USA

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Wednesday, April 26, 2017