How End-of-Life Doulas Help Families in Crisis (webinar)

June 19, 2026|Patty Brennan|End-of-Life Topics, Webinars

A death doula's guide to a meaningful end, book cover

With Author Jane Callahan, EOLD and host Patty Brennan

When a person enters hospice late or suddenly after unexpected bad news, families often spiral into crisis mode, unsure of next steps while grappling with their loved one’s limited time. In this webinar, Jane Callahan will share strategies for helping patients, families, and friends find peace and clarity amid high emotions and uncertainty. Together, Jane and attendees will discuss:

a framework for helping loved ones say what they need to say,
how to protect peace and safeguard family time amidst chaos,
how to incorporate elements of psychological first aid, and
overcoming common challenges to seeing these efforts through.

This session is appropriate for new and seasoned end-of-life doulas.

Jane K. Callahan

Jane is an end-of-life doula, hospice volunteer, and community death educator. She serves on the board of directors for the Funeral Consumers Alliance North Carolina and is pursuing an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a focus on thanatology. In addition to authoring A Death Doula’s Guide to a Meaningful End, Jane publishes a death care Substack, The Terminal. Learn more at www.JaneKCallahan.com.

Patty Brennan

Patty is the owner and visionary force behind Lifespan Doulas. For 40+ years, she has been a doula, midwife, educator, author, nonprofit executive, and entrepreneur. Patty has personally trained over 3,500 people to become doulas. She is the author of "The Doula Business Guide: How to Succeed as a Birth, Postpartum or End-of-Life Doula," 4th Edition, and accompanying Workbook. In 2025, she published her most recent book, "Into the Fog: Navigating My Mother's Journey Through Dementia" which is both a memoir and guide for family caregivers.