We are happy to announce the book launch on April 5, 2025 of Andries Baart & Guus Timmerman (2025). Relational Caring and Presence Theory in Health Care and Social Work: A Care-Ethical Perspective. Policy Press. The book will be introduced by Andries Baart with a response by Prof. Emmerentia Du Plessis and dr. Rayne Stroebel, in a hybrid meeting: live / streamed: Optentia (NWU) is organizing and hosting this book launch.

In January 2025 I published the essay Being able to endure. The power of powerlessness. It was an unexpected success: it was viewed 170,000 times and 2,800 people replied. Many felt recognized and said that the essay perfectly articulated what goes on in so many practices but is rarely mentioned. I am pleasantly surprised by these responses! Thank you for that.