Wise Words Wednesday: Kalanithi
Kalanithi beautifully encapsulates the duty of end of life doulas and others in death care in this quote, which is one of my favorites. I highly recommend this book for anyone, but especially for those who know and love someone who has been diagnosed with a life-limiting condition. It is such a beautiful look inside […]
Talk About It Tuesday: Death Cafes
I believe our lives are enriched and improved by bringing death, death care, grief and healing back to our communities. I want my community to tell me what it needs.
Media Monday: Last responders in Vanity Fair
For Media Monday: A friend shared this article last week, and I’m not sure how I missed it earlier. Mass death and the effects it has on last responders is an issue I’ve long been interested in. This article mentions 9/11 because it is focused on New York during the height of the pandemic, but […]
Talking About Death with The Death Deck
Talk About It Tuesday with The Death Deck offers a fun way to get your friends, family and group to think/talk about death. What would your answer be? How about your partner, sibling, friend? Do you know what their answer would be? Ask them and share your answers. You can join the conversation next Talk […]
Talk About It Tuesdays
Talk About It Tuesdays will provide a safe space to talk about matters related to death, dying, doulas, hospice, living well, holistic care or anything that pertains to death and dying and grief. While it has long been proven that planning and preparing for death leads to a more peaceful and “good” death, talking about […]
Media Monday
Sharing some things others are saying about the death positive movement, doulaing and dying in other media around the world. https://www.wellandgood.com/death-doulas-covid-19/
July Community Event
July’s question is “What would a peaceful, dignified death look like to you?” This question will only serve as an ice-breaker. Every question is welcome. Please RSVP to receive Zoom meeting link and code of conduct.
Dotted “i”s and Crossed “t”s
As of a few minutes ago, I have officially completed all of my certification and insurance work to be an end of life doula. I received my certification for end of life doula work from Doulagivers Institute and a proficiency badge from the National End of Life Doula Alliance. While there is no governing body […]
