Monika Renz is a psychotherapist, music therapist, and spiritual caregiver. She leads the psycho-oncology unit at a clinic of oncology/hematology (Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, Switzerland). She holds a Ph.D. in psychopathology and in theology/spirituality and is an internationally sought speaker and author of several books. Her research focuses on dying, spirituality, forgiveness, fear.