Lantern in the Room is a compassionate and biblically grounded guide for nurses, chaplains, and caregivers navigating the sacred, complicated terrain of grief. Whether you serve in hospitals, hospices, or homes, this book offers a gentle yet powerful framework for walking alongside others in moments of deep loss—while honoring your own humanity in the process. Central to Lantern in the Room is the Gethsemane Grief Model, a practical and spiritually attuned approach to navigating loss. Inspired by Christ’s own experience in Gethsemane, this model recognizes grief as a sacred journey that unfolds in stages, allowing caregivers to walk alongside the bereaved with presence, empathy, and hope. It integrates biblical reflection, emotional awareness, and actionable care strategies, providing a structured yet flexible framework to honor the depth of human sorrow while fostering resilience and spiritual growth—for both those grieving and those who serve them. Drawing from Scripture, current grief research, and the lived experience of professional caregivers, this guide equips you to: Speak clearly and compassionately about death, dying, and end-of-life decisions - Support adult and pediatric grief with spiritual sensitivity and practical tools - Understand cultural, developmental, and theological nuances in the grieving process - Offer rituals, storytelling, and legacy practices that bring meaning to mourning - Protect your own well-being with sustainable rhythms, reflection, and the Balance Axis™ wellness model Each chapter blends theological insight, clinical perspective, and wellness-based application—including: Case studies and communication prompts - Reflection and journaling questions - Compassion practices and guided rituals - The Individual Wellness Support Plan (IWSP) to help you lead without burning out If you've ever felt called to show up in rooms filled with silence, sorrow, and sacred mystery—this book is for you. Because grief care is holy work. And you don’t have to carry it alone.