Yes, it’s that time of year again when I remind you to get your act together with your end of life choices. You won’t die if you talk about death, much the same as you won’t get pregnant if you talk about a pregnancy. National Healthcare Decision Day is always on the day after theContinue reading “National Healthcare Decision Day”
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A Toast to Women Physicians
National Women Physician Day is celebrated on February 3 every year (since 2017) – to honor the birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States. Women who choose to become a physician today can give a nod to Elizabeth as she forged a path for them inContinue reading “A Toast to Women Physicians”
Hello, Doula! Are you there?
When is it time to consider adding a doula to your team? Is time limited due to a terminal diagnosis? Are you tending to a loved one and don’t know how to be helpful? Did you hear the word ‘hospice’ and can’t wrap your head around the idea? Are you grieving the loss of aContinue reading “Hello, Doula! Are you there?”
End-of-Life Doula Hotline
A group of doulas trained in compassionate listening, have launched a toll-free hotline for those who are struggling during the Covid-19 pandemic. I am humbled to be a part of this group – offering time and deep listening to those who are hurting and may not know where to turn for help. Along with listening,Continue reading “End-of-Life Doula Hotline”
It’s Just Stuff…or is it?
As a member of MNDC (Minnesota Death Collaborative, a group of end of life professionals), I had the opportunity to hear a professional organizer, Su-Yoon Ko recently. Su-Yoon discussed the clutter in our own lives, lives of those facing death, and our loved ones who died leaving behind their legacy of ‘stuff’. For some, clutterContinue reading “It’s Just Stuff…or is it?”
Welcome to Adeste LLC
CELEBRATING LIFE AND HONORING DEATH Welcome to Adeste. I am Susan Lawrence, a trained end of life doula. By definition, an EOL doula is available to attend (adeste) to someone. I attend to the dying person and their caregivers in a non-medical role. How can I, as your doula, help you celebrate your life and honor death? That isContinue reading “Welcome to Adeste LLC”