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Deanna Cochran, Founder, CareDoula School of Accompanying the Dying
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This podcast is grounded in Palliative Care concepts. We explore topics and tools to create an amazing day amidst dying. My own insights and others' that have something to say about dying well in this modern age, healing symptoms and supporting the people who are supporting our dying loved ones. May we bring peace and comfort to ourselves and to our communities.

  1. 05/29/2020

    What is the Difference Between Hospice & Death Doula Services?

    This is one of the biggest questions I get, "how are death doulas and hospice different?" Or, "why would someone need an end of life doula when there is hospice?" Or, "are death doulas competing with hospice?" These are variations of the same question. Listen in as I give you a foundation of what role each plays.

    47 min

  2. 05/20/2020 · VIDEO

    How Death Doulas Support During Covid

    End of Life Doulas are in a new time, incorporating all that is occurring due to the pandemic.  New discussions evolve daily, weekly, and will continue to do so. We are out of the shock of it all. We are into expansion again. We are trying on how we will move with the times now. In this podcast Deanna shares how the pandemic has affected a death doula's practice.

    19 min

  3. 05/16/2020

    WHAT DEATH DOULAS SHOULD KNOW, 5 PRO TIPS

    5 Important things a Death Doula must know to help their professional practice  are: 1) Get the word out about your service before every little thing is in place; 2) Know, inside and out, what the #1 tool of the trade is and take great care of it; 3) ... go to our blog post to read the rest, better yet, listen in or even better, watch the video! blessings. :) Deanna www.qualityoflifecare.com

    28 min

  4. 05/07/2020

    3 Keys to Starting Your End of Life Doula Practice

    As you study the 3 keys to starting your end of life doula practice, you may feel awkward right now, but over time, as you learn more about these principles and practice them, you will feel better. I promise! It's not rocket science to accompany the dying, it is a human endeavor, natural to us--it is something we have always done. However, if you want to do this in a professional capacity, it has been my experience that you need to have more intentional development. Blessings on your journey. love, Deanna

    25 min

  5. 04/29/2020

    Death Doula Discussion on Vigil (pro tips)

    Vigil days (pre-death vigil) is what most people think of when they think of serving the dying and their families. Here are some tips that may be helpful if you are considering doing this service professionally.

    20 min

  6. 04/26/2020

    Death Doulas Use Same Skills for COVID-19

    What you have learned as a death doula is the same set of skills and awarenesses that you need now, during COVID-19. Its not that we need new skills, its that we need to dive deeper within for a newer deeper level of self care to be that guiding light that we already are, whether we are aware of it or not.  QualityOfLifeCare.com

    17 sec

  7. 04/21/2020

    Suffering with Serious Illness? What to do. Listen in Death Doulas and Healthcare Advocates

    You can heal from your illness and NOT have to suffer. That is the message in this video. Unconventional ways to use the medicine most think only hospice uses. (all death doulas and healthcare advocates should know backwards and forwards whats in this video.) love, Deanna QLC Resources

    12 min

  8. 04/19/2020

    New Death Doulas, you can help now during the pandemic, you dont have to wait.

    As a society we have been turned upside by the covid-19 pandemic. What death doulas in training can do now to support.

    2 min
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This podcast is grounded in Palliative Care concepts. We explore topics and tools to create an amazing day amidst dying. My own insights and others' that have something to say about dying well in this modern age, healing symptoms and supporting the people who are supporting our dying loved ones. May we bring peace and comfort to ourselves and to our communities.

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  • Creator
    Deanna Cochran, Founder, CareDoula School of Accompanying the Dying
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2020
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © copyright2005-presentDeannaCochran
  • Show Website
    The Journey Podcast Archives