INELDA Update – DECEMBER 2024
INELDA IN SAN DIEGO
INELDA IN SAN DIEGO
The recent end-of-life doula training in San Diego was an extraordinary event, bringing together 57 passionate participants eager to deepen their understanding of compassionate care. Led by two dynamic INELDA educators, Marady Duran and Greg Hedler, the training provided a transformative learning experience, combining heartfelt storytelling, practical tools, and profound insights into the end-of-life journey. Participants commended Marady and Greg for their engaging teaching style, unwavering dedication, and ability to foster a supportive and inspiring environment. This event not only enriched the knowledge of those in attendance but also strengthened the community committed to reshaping end-of-life care.
If you would like to attend an in-person training, click here to view new in-person events for 2025. We will be in Santa Fe, NM in March!
ENDWELL WAS EPIC
INELDA team members Erika Lim, Omni Kitts Ferrara, and Kayla Palisoc met at End Well this past November. The daylong gathering in Los Angeles brought together people from all around the United States who are deeply committed to educating and transforming end of life. Founded in 2017 by Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, the event has grown to include many notable speakers and system changers dedicated to what death looks like within their communities. We were excited to see many of our friends and colleagues and are excited to explore continued work together.
END-OF-YEAR GIVING: HONOR SOMEONE SPECIAL
Did you know that you can honor someone special with a tribute gift to INELDA? When you honor or memorialize a person who has made a difference in your life, your contribution supports scholarships for our educational programs and INELDA’s work to advance compassionate, equitable, and accessible deathcare through the presence of doulas. We’ll send a special acknowledgement upon request to your honoree, letting them know of your thoughtful gesture in their name.
Who will you tribute this season?
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DUKE STUDENT’S RESEARCH ON DOULAS WINS AWARD
Undergraduate researcher Jenna Yeam, working under Dr. Dan Ariely, founder of the Center of Advanced Hindsight, interviewed 67 INELDA-trained doulas. Her thesis examines what goes wrong at end of life and how death doulas respond. She recently presented the findings at the Duke Global Mental Health Conference and won a Best Poster award. She shares, “Thank you to all who participated, and stand by for more news!”
IN THE NEWS
IN THE NEWS
- On November 29, Omega—Journal of Death and Dying published “Demystifying Death: Reflections on End-of-Life Doula Work” (paywall), featuring interviews with 39 INELDA-trained doulas conducted by researchers Amy Dellinger Page, Jonelle H. Husain, and Jack H. Glascock.
Click the button to read the abstract or purchase full article access.
Click the button to read the abstract or purchase full article access.
- Last month, The New York Times featured Omni Kitts Ferrara, INELDA’s director of education, in an article by Dana G. Smith titled “The Most Important Conversation to Have Before You Die” (paywall).