Why Some People Avoid Thinking About Their Own Death
I thought that anyone facing death would want to right wrongs, share sage advice, ask for forgiveness and forgive. My experience as a death doula is that this doesn’t always happen.
Legacy of Love
The website Living with Purpose says that, “Your Personal Legacy is more than simply a statement of how you wish to be remembered after you pass on. It is something that enriches your life and reveals you and what your life is about to your family, friends, and your community.”
Death in the Movies
Believe it or not research suggests that there is a correlation between sad movies and our happiness – the idea being that by watching heart-wrenching movies, we appreciate more what we have in our own lives. Watching sad movies can also validate our own feelings of grief, depression and angst.
Death Doula Laura – Spring 2024
What a busy month was May. I said a final good-bye to several cherished clients, spent quality time providing respite to wonderful people living with dementia…
Living Well to Dying Well
“Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.”
The Dying Person’s Bill of Rights
Explore the critical rights of the dying with the Dying Person’s Bill of Rights, a cornerstone for ethical end-of-life care and advocacy.
Current Events Spring 2024
Spring 2024 is shaping up to be a busy time. I’ve got lots going on this spring, so check out what’s coming up that might be of interst to you.
Talking to Loved Ones With Dementia
As a death doula, I have many clients living with dementia. During every visit, I try to engage my clients in conversation. Our loved ones with dementia often feel abandoned, ignored and overlooked. Conversation is a vehicle for connection, for dignity and for compassion.
Death Education Workshops – a Safe Space to Learn
What happens when you try to talk about dying and death with your family and friends?
Imagine Your Last Day
Embrace each day as potentially your last by finding joy, practicing gratitude, and planning for a ‘good death’ with daily delights.
Everyone Likes a Good Story
Stories bind us, entertain, and heal. As a Death Doula, I’ll share tales that shape our understanding of life, death, and memory.