Posts by Genna Willard
What is a Death Doula? 5 Questions Answered
What is a Death Doula? A Death Doula is a non-medical person trained to care for someone holistically (physically, emotionally and spiritually) at the end of life. Death Doulas are also known around the world as: end of life coaches, soul midwives, transition guides. death coaches, doula to the dying, end of life doulas, death…
Read MoreYou Have A Choice In How You Grieve
Contrary to popular belief, we get to be in choice about how we grieve (yaaay!). When my mom was dying, I envisioned the aftermath would be something akin to me lying in a crying, helpless mess on the floor for weeks — if not months. Truth is, it doesn’t have to be that way.Grief is…
Read MoreCaregiving Advice During the Holidays
Caregiving Advice During the Holidays While there is no “holiday break” from caregiving, it can still be a special time of year for you and your loved one. The holiday season presents opportunities for your friends and family to contribute to your loved one’s care, for you to seek emotional support and for your loved…
Read MoreHolidays are a Great Time to converse about the Gift of Advance Directives
The Holidays are right around the corner. The time of year where families come together, we put our work life on pause for a while and appreciate what is most important us. It is the season where loved ones gather to share meals, stories and connect with one another. It is a time defined by…
Read MoreHow to Care for Late-Stage Mesothelioma Patients
By Matt Mauney Mesothelioma is a rare, highly aggressive form of cancer that primarily develops in the protective lining of the lungs and abdomen. The typical life expectancy for patients with the asbestos-related disease is less than a year. Survival rates decrease significantly with age. Because mesothelioma symptoms typically don’t appear until several decades…
Read MoreTake Charge of Your Health
One of the many amazing gifts my end of life patients have taught me is what it means to live a happy, healthy and fulfilling LIFE. This was not what I had expected. It is through the “gift” of learning from them that I have created “Take Charge of Your Health” to share it with…
Read MoreMy First Day as a Canine End of Life Doula
My name is Maple. Mommy said that she named me that because I am sweet like Maple Syrup. I am just about 18 months old and I have to say that I think this world is a pretty great place. I love meeting all kinds of people. They are very nice to me and sometimes,…
Read MoreEldercare Doula Training
Elder Care Doulas are non-medical professionals who are specially trained to holistically (physically, emotionally and spiritually) care for the elderly. It is a reality that in today’s world we are living in a time where families live in very far places from one another. It is also a fact that the average age of life…
Read MoreEnd of Life Doula Training
End of Life Doula Training. An End of Life Doula is a non-medical person trained to care for someone holistically (physically, emotionally and spiritually) at the end of life. End of Life Doulas are also known around the world as: End of life coaches, soul midwives, transition guides, death coaches, death doulas, doula to the…
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