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A Death Doula’s Guide to a Meaningful End by Jane Callahan
Book Review by Patty Brennan I found myself grabbing the yellow highlighter repeatedly as I read Jane Callahan’s new gem of a guidebook. The author weaves together her own life experience and client stories while synthesizing an overview of end-of-life issues, decision points, and resources. It makes for an informative and engaging read that brings…
Pediatric End-of-Life Care and the Doula (webinar)
With Elizabeth Padilla Pediatric end-of-life care asks us to meet families at a place where hope and heartbreak coexist. Our role is not to fix what cannot be fixed, but to walk with the family through the beauty and the pain—to witness, to honor, and to love. Bridging the gap with pediatric death education allows us to…
Weaving 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…
Skilled 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.
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