Living With HOPE Guest: Elissa Al-Chokhachy

Elissa Al-Chokhachy, MA, RN, HPCN, FT, is a graduate of New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing and Boston College School of Nursing. She is the recipient of the Dr. William B. Stevens Award for “The Nurse Who Enjoys Her Work the Most” and the Boston College Alumni Award for Excellence in Nursing. In 2009, Elissa received a Master’s of Art Degree in Thanatology from Hood College where she completed graduate research on apnea in the terminally ill. She has worked as a hospice nurse, a private duty nurse and a health care counselor. Board certified in hospice and palliative care nursing, Elissa is also a fellow in thanatology: death, dying and bereavement. With her life dedicated to bringing comfort, hope and healing, Elissa passionately cares for the dying and the bereaved. About the book: Miraculous Moments: True Stories Affirming That Life Goes On contains over eighty-eight first hand accounts of after death communication, nearing death awareness and near death experiences. Unexpected communication from deceased loved ones can bring hope and comfort to the dying and the bereaved. The memorable testimonials shared within Miraculous Moments provide invaluable reassurance that love and life are eternal.