
A Hole So Big12.23.2019
Many years ago, I led my first grief support group meeting at our local hospice. Friends...

Paradoxical Lucidity: Moments to Treasure in Dying and Dementia10.30.2019
One of the most intriguing, and perhaps confusing signs of imminent death is a period of a sudden...

The High Cost of Disparity in Hospice Care for Minorities10.30.2019
An opinion piece published last month in The Hill, a highly regarded and objective online news...

The Power of Self-Compassion09.14.2019
In the INELDA training, we teach how critical it is for doulas to take care of themselves....

The Heroism of Carrying Emotional Burdens09.14.2019
I am the only person among my friends who didn’t watch Downton Abbey when it was originally...

Accepting Imperfection08.23.2019
Accepting Imperfection When I review a doula certification submission, which...