"Dr. Childs is the real deal. After 40 years of interviewing
I know who's on the level and who isn't. She has very
impressive professional credentials and experience to
back up her writing and she gives us a glimpse into
the other side. I think we can finally definitively say
there is an afterlife and she has the proof. I am
absolutely convinced of her sincerity,
clinical credentials, and find hope in what
she has to show us...." Bill Brown, Broadcast Journalist
I had heard Annette's name. But I
didn't know that much about her. I had
been to therapist before many times.
But......Annette isn't just a therapist
she is different. I needed her help.
My mom had passed and I was a lost soul.
I needed forgiveness, to forgive and to heal.
I can say that Annette has helped me in every
area to become a whole person and to know
my mom loves me and I love her.
I have learned to be aware, to feel mom's
presence in my life and find peace from within. -Client
Annette Childs is an incredible source for
information and comfort when dealing
with the loss of a loved one. It was
recommended to me that I meet with
her after the death of my husband.
He died in an accident at the age of 32, and I was
lost in fear and confusion. Annette helped me
learn how to light my path to recovery.
It has affected my life and the lives of my two children.
Thank you Annette! Your years spent in this
field have provided you with a wealth of
knowledge that will help anyone who has
the fortunate opportunity to meet you.
- Client
"Annette is a beautiful woman,
but rarely does inside beauty match
such outside beauty as it does
with Dr. Childs. Annette is a wife
and mother of three children--
she never loses touch with day-to-day life
--yet, somehow in the midst of all this living,
she taps deep wells of love and grace
and compassion for her work. She brings
healing and inspiration to both her patients
and the folks attending her seminars, yet
her written words may be more powerful,
so much so, that when I am down I pick up
one of her books and find my inner
connection again. Annette Childs is
a rare soul who blesses all who know her."
"Annette Childs, Ph.D., is a talented and gifted writer,
who is also blessed with the ability to help people
transition through life and death. Her ability to
spiritually touch and heal reminds one of a
higher being. Immersed in her calling as a health
care professional, educator and consultant,
Dr. Childs always amazes whether teaching,
presenting, or in her work as a published author.
- Connie McMullen,
publisher, Generation Boomer
& Senior Spectrum Newspaper"
Annette is very knowledgeable when it
comes to the nature, nurture and healing
of people. She brings compassion, love,
caring and kindness to every life she
touches. I am thankful every day for the
lessons and love she has taught me about
me and my journey in life."
"I have consulted with Annette on and off for years.
She is my "go to" person. She is extremely
knowledgeable, trustworthy, warm, kind,
and an all around "good" person."
I would no doubt recommend Annette
to anyone and everyone. The BEST!
"Annette Childs thank you with all my heart!
Annette listens.
Her professionalism,
education, and especially her life's
experiences provide a setting of kindness,
unassuming and non-judgmental wisdom.
I have never hesitated recommending her to
anyone with life's events that are so difficult
to bear and hard to understand. I
feel she is a clinician above the rest."
"Dr. Childs is an intelligent, caring professional
who deeply wants to help people during their
final stages on earth as well as those who
are left to grieve. She has taught noncredit
classes here at TMCC and consistently
receives outstanding teaching evaluations
from her students. She provides a comforting
perspective that is so badly needed in our society."
"You helped me see him in the
beauty of the flowers,
the freedom of the birds and the endless
opportunity of the sky. As I grieved the loss
of my husband, you provided the steps
that led me to the the strength and
courage I needed to heal and grow.
Because of you, I was able to realize the
joy and beauty in every moment and
actually live again. You helped me see
that he will always be with me...
all I have to do is look." -Client
“ Life changing insight and necessary
honesty delivered with a
gentle touch and the utmost
professionalism. Highly recommended.” - Client
"I would like to recommend the
professional work and writings of
Dr. Annette Childs, Ph.D.
Recently Dr. Childs counseled me
with regard to my Mother, who has dementia.
I have since read her books and exposed
myself to the body of her work.
I find her compassion and insight into
Life Transition extraordinary; and her
ability to support those in crisis enormously
comforting! If you are looking for a source to
support you and your loved ones,
especially in matters of Death
and Dying, I highly recommend Annette."
"At New Leaf, we deal with many
self-published authors many of
whom are clueless when it comes
to knowing what to do with their book.
Annette is not one of those.
She is inspired as an author and savvy as a micro-publisher."
Alim Thompson, CEO NewLeaf Distributing
“I have been in the helping professions
for many years and attended many
workshops during that time. Simply
said, “Living with Dying” is one of the
best if not the best continuing ed. presentation
I have ever attended. I would take
it again in a heart beat!”
-Jackie, MFT
“I took this class for CEU credits, but
what I got was so much more. It touched
me not just as a helping professional but as
a human being facing the eventual mystery of death.”
-Katherine, PhD
“Dr. Childs’ passion, authenticity, and knowledge
of her subject matter is second to none
I have seen in workshop presenters!”
John, MFT
“I thought the format of this seminar was
very unique. The use of media, and story,
along with the didactic content was
creative and very personal.
It was a great way to spend the day!” Paulette, Ph.D.
“Profound information in a low key format.
Dr. Childs is a knowledgeable and
sound presenter.”
Mona, RN
“I have been to many workshops and trainings
that have been educational, but this is the first
one that has included examples of spiritual
concepts in a thoughtful and respectful way”
Marilyn, LCSW
“Honest, interesting and mind opening!
Dr. Childs is as engaged in her topic as
are her listeners and it makes for a
very stimulating class”
Jim- Social Worker
"Dr. Annette Childs hired me to
produce her CD set,
Living with Dying and other audio works
for her business. She is extremely
talented and experienced in her field.
As an author she is respected and admired.
She is a caring and understanding therapist
with outstanding credentials.
I recommend her without hesitation."
"Annette provides excellent ceu courses
regarding death and dying. They are
informative and on point with out being
depressing. Quite the opposite, her
information and ability to convey a tough
topic is soothing, enlightening and hopeful.
We will all face this issue one day and
I find Annette to be a very good teacher
who, in my opinion wants, to alleviate the
fear we have regarding
this topic and she does it well.
Candace Andrews"
“Very transforming information!
I will be able to
help my clients face death better
due to what I learned here today.”
Val, RN
“Annette is so knowledgeable and professional. The workshop is
well organized, no time is wasted,
and the day is over before you know it!” -Lisa, MFT
“Fascinating information! Annette is well
educated in her field and is an
outstanding storyteller.”
Mary, LMT
Will You Dance?
Winner of The 2002
Benjamin Franklin Gold Medal Named Best Visionary Fiction 2002
A moving story, accompanied by exquisite original watercolor art, Will You Dance? tells the story of three hooded beings, named Change, Loss and Fear, who eventually pay a visit to each one of us at some point in our lives.
With a gentle eloquence that takes the reader on a journey through their own transformation, this story teaches that Change, Loss and Fear always travel ahead to prepare a place in our lives for their traveling companions who arrive a bit later. These companions, Hope, Faith, and Joy complete the circle of our own becoming.
A beautifully crafted metaphor that teaches that these visitors bring with them gifts that can only be gained by making the hard journey that leads to Wisdom’s door. $19.95 Hardcover 144 full color pages.
Halfway Across the River:
Messages of Hope from The Other Side
Receivedhonorable mention, Best Non-Fiction Work, in the 2008 London Book Festival,
was named afinalist for the 2008 Eric Hoffer Excellence in literature award, and
received the Benjamin Franklin Award for New Age Book of the Year by IBPA. In 2009 it received the Silver Nautilus Award
published by the Wandering Feather Press, 2007, is a compilation of fascinating stories that detail Dr. Childs’s nearly twenty years of work with the dying. Centered around coffeehouse conversations between Dr. Childs and skeptical grieving widower Don Borwhat, Halfway Across the River chronicles the amazing afterlife encounter that turned Don’s world upside down and sent him on a journey of self transformation. The book describes Don’s evolutionas he begins to expand his world view under the careful tutelage of Dr. Childs whom he has nicknamed the Godwoman. With humor, uncommon insight, and a gift for storytelling, author Dr. Childs reaches into her years of bedside experiences to help Don find his way in theexpansive new world that befalls those who have experienced an afterlife encounter such as his. $16.95 Softcover 207pp
Lit from Within A Book that Brings Light to the Journey
Winner of the 2010 Benjamin Franklin Silver Medal
Simply put, Lit from Within brings light to the journey.
$19.95 Hardcover 128pp full color
Living with Dying: Exploring Life Near Death
Audio Program
Click to listen to an excerpt from the program.
Aside from birth, death is the one universalexperience that we will all encounter. Although it
is a topic many avoid, when it is approached withcandor and insight fear is transformed into wisdom.
The lessons,stories, and anecdotes in this coursecome not from sterile academic theories, but instead
from the dying themselves. Spend one day exploring'life near death', and you will gain simple but
profound ways to understand the dying process and minimize fearand anxiety. Your new found wisdom is like one candle; a light that can bepassed to others: your loved ones, those that you care-give, and clienteleif you are a helping professiona
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:
A thorough understanding of how death is
experienced in both sudden death, and death
due to illness or age.
Insight into the Near Death Experience and its
implications for promoting positive life choices
Information on 'Nearing Death Awareness'
which is a unique altered state of consciousness
often seen in those at the end of life.
A more thorough understanding of the ethical
dilemmas that often occur at the end of life
New insights into psycho-spiritual aspects of
grief and bereavement.
$59.00 for the five CD set
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