Tough but necessary questions
When we are faced with taking care of someone who has received a terminal diagnosis or the need to help an aging parent or family member who is having a slow mental and/or physical decline, we often do not know what to do first. It is often time (sometimes past time) that we begin to […]
Think About It Thursdays
I’ve spent a lot of time this year revamping my website, finishing many half-finished projects and narrowing in on my goals and wishes as your friendly neighborhood death doula. One of the guiding principles of my practice is that of education. With that goal in my mind, I’ll be blogging again with more regularity and […]
Top 5 Caregiver Challenges and Tips When Caring for Someone Who is Dying or has Diminished Capacity
#1. Guilt Guilt sneaks up on us. It is insidious. You may experience guilt that …. – you are not doing enough – you are neglecting your work – you are neglecting your loved ones – you are neglecting yourself Guilt arrives when you are caring for a loved one even though you are doing […]
Why I became a death doula
Grief impacts ALL of you
Society incorrectly believes that grief is an emotion. Instead, grief itself is something you experience, which means you “feel” all kinds of emotions as you live it. Grieving impacts your body, mind and spirit as much as any other part of life you experience: vacations, job searches, marriages, divorces, school, and on and on. What are some ways the grief experience affects your physical body, and what can you do to mitigate some of those issues? Let’s talk about that.
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Planning for a new year in a new world
Optimistically planning some things for the new year. It’s been a difficult year for all of us in so many ways. I’m focusing on new content and new ways to connect with others in this new time and world. I’m excited to see where 2021 takes me. Is there something you are planning for the […]