Barry Neil Kaufman – Caregiving Articles

Author: Barry Neil Kaufman

Barry Neil Kaufman's newest book, No Regrets: Last Chance for a Father and Son, is the inspirational true story of Kaufman's reconciliation with his father. Kaufman is the co-founder of The Option Institute, a nonprofit organization located in Sheffield. Massachusetts, where he and his staff counsel individuals. couples. families. and groups on methods of self-ernpowerment. For more information visit www.option.org.

Over 200 colleges and universities have used Kaufman's books as required or recommended reading. His screenplay of Son-Rise, the story of his family's extraordinary work bringing their son completely out of autism, became an award-winning NBC-TV movie, viewed by over 300 million people worldwide.

Kaufman has been featured in national magazines from People to Family Circle, and in leading newspapers such as The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, and The Los Angeles Times. He has been featured on major talk shows such as Good Morning America, First Person with Maria Shriver, and Phil Donahue. Kaufman has also been interviewed twice by Oprah Winfrey.

Barry Neil Kaufman is the recipient of the Humanitas Prize, as well as twice recipient of the Christopher Award.

Intentions

By Barry Neil Kaufman

The author discusses his experience & choices he made – his intention upon hearing of his father’s cancer. A poignant story for all caregivers about a son healing his relationship with his father.