A legacy project—August 2020 Newsletter

Keeping HOPE alive (on COVID-19 and silver linings …) Let me encourage you to stay flexible in your thinking. The need for our services as end-of-life doulas remains strong. Read the newsletter for some questions we can ask ourselves when adaptation is required. Also, doulas in the news; end-of-life doula training updates (online programs are near completion); a video about a legacy project; upcoming Members Only Webinar on Self-Publishing: Why and How To; and the Top 5 Questions about Becoming an End-of-Life Doula FREE webinar.
August 2020 NewsletterView this email in your browser |
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End-of-Life Doula Training & Certification~ Supporting life’s final transition ~ |
![]() by Patty Brennan |
Keeping HOPE alive (on Covid-19 silver linings) … ![]() Hopefully, your fledgling doula business (if you have one or are just starting up) did not suffer this fate. Many of you may have simply hit the “pause” button, biding your time for a more favorable new business environment. Let me encourage you to stay flexible in your thinking. The need for our services as end-of-life doulas remains strong. Healthcare gaps are more abundant than ever since the pandemic hit. Here are some questions we can ask ourselves: Can you offer something different? Can you serve someone different? Can you do things differently? As I considered my answers to these questions, I chose to embrace online doula training (#1 and #3). This has made training more accessible to people who, in the past, were required to undertake the expense of travel and lodging in addition to the cost of training. Thus I have expanded my reach, an unexpected silver lining (#2). How might you adapt? When a door closes …In the News, Events and Favorite Blogs When Medical Aid in Dying Isn’t an Option: Where can suffering people turn for help? Doulas in the News, from the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance featuring a collection of articles from news outlets to medical journals to blogs. Guiding Families through the Loss of an Infant: Anticipation and accompaniment. End-of-Life Doula Training Update ![]() . ![]() I created a short video (part of our online EOLD training program) about the process of working on this legacy project with a friend’s mother. It is an example of how doulas can use their existing skill set and expertise to provide valued service. In my case, it is writing, editing and publishing skills. For you, it might be a love for scrap booking, photography, recording, creating videos and more. What are your interests? How can you bring value? Watch the video (10 mins). ![]() Self-Publishing: Why and How To August 13 (Thursday 7:30pm EST) With Patty Brennan Do you have a book or project in mind? Self-publishing has become extremely accessible. There are many compelling reasons to publish yourself rather than go through the submission and rejection process involved with publishing companies (who also typically take 95% of the profits!). Attendance at this workshop is a member benefit. Become a member of Lifespan Doulas and join us! Members also gain access to past recorded webinars. ![]() We have answers! Join us live on August 17 (Monday 7:30pm EST) for a FREE interactive webinar. Our Top 5 Questions about Becoming an End-of-Life Doula will address questions regarding: the role of the EOLD and types of services provided how doulas interact with the hospice team whether you can support yourself doing EOLD work all training-related questionshow to get started and whatever questions YOU may have Pre-registration is required. |
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