Posts by Patty Brennan
Sacred Comfort Care at the End of Life (Webinar)
The cure for what ails death care today? With Jacki Mann, EOLD In a society wrought with dehumanized, medicalized death care, Jacki has created a comprehensive, therapeutic approach known as Sacred Comfort Care designed to restore humanity, natural methods, and the sacred to modern death care. In this webinar, Jacki offers insight into the philosophy,…
Read MoreDeath Doula Lawsuit vs. The State of Indiana (Webinar):
How to legally protect yourself, practice responsibly, and cut through fear With Lauren Richwine & Patty Brennan For the past four years the State of Indiana has unsuccessfully been trying to shut down Lauren Richwine’s work as a death doula with Death Done Differently. Thanks to a combination of preparedness, grass roots connections, and incredible…
Read MoreWeaving Willow Coffins & Green Burial (webinar)
With Tamara MacIntyre, End-of-Life Doula Join us for a conversation on sustainable after-death care, where Tamara shares her journey into weaving willow coffins and the role of handcrafted, biodegradable vessels in green burials. We’ll explore how these practices honor both the deceased and the environment, offering families meaningful, eco-conscious choices. This session will provide insights…
Read MoreSkilled Nursing Facility Assessment Tool
Co-created by Jane Whitlock, Catherine Thiemann, and Patty Brennan How does your facility support residents and loved ones who are dying? How does the facility help healthy residents prepare for death? How does the facility work with end-of-life doulas? Download this tool as PDF.
Read MoreRole of the End-of-Life Doula in a Skilled Nursing Facility (Webinar)
With Jane Whitlock, hosted by Patty Brennan Jane Whitlock has spent four years working as an end-of-life doula as part of a larger care team for long-term care residents. She has seen how doulas can fill gaping holes and learned how to “stay in her lane” while still finding a way to be effective support…
Read MoreHospice Inclusion & Care of Companion Animals (Webinar)
With Judy Ramsey As an end-of-life doula, you will encounter situations where there are beloved animal companions who are frequently the sole companion of the dying person. Even if family members have been actively involved, they may be unaware of any arrangements for ongoing care of the animal(s), and medical personnel may not understand the…
Read MorePalliative Positioning in Hospice Care
By Cindy Spence Tips for Getting Clients Comfortable in Bed at the End of Life Palliative positioning has the power to reduce a pain score dramatically, and it’s a skill that anyone can learn. As a massage therapist working in hospice care, I’ve learned that most of what I do to help people is very…
Read MoreWhy Trauma-Informed Care Matters (Webinar)
With Tamara MacIntyre Discover the critical role of trauma-informed care in end-of-life doula practices. This webinar explores key principles and practical strategies to recognize and address past traumas, enhancing the care and support provided to individuals and families. Gain valuable tools to create a safe, compassionate environment and improve the overall end-of-life experience. Ideal for…
Read MoreMedical Aid in Dying, End-of-Life Doulas, and the Doula Scope of Practice
By Patty Brennan Recently, I was conducting a webinar for end-of-life doulas (EOLDs) when someone in the audience shared that Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) clients were her specialty and that she travels to other states to “do it.” As MAiD was not the theme of our webinar, I did not pursue questioning her as to whether she…
Read MoreSetting Fees as an End-of-Life Doula (webinar)
With Patty Brennan Join a discussion on how to value our doula work. Fee setting considerations include your cost of doing business, your need for income, your geographic location and population served, whether to charge by the hour or set a package rate for services, how to do market research, and more. For more information…
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