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I was bald when I started my death doula journey, and the kick-off weekend training was exhilarating. I’d just started my treatment for...

Palliative care is an essential component of healthcare in Canada. Quality palliative care provides support to those with life-limiting...

When we think of cleaning up, many of us think of cleaning up our dinner dishes or cleaning up our bedroom. Cleaning up with the...

I am a child of aging parents (an 80-year old mother and recently deceased father). I am also a pet lover and have had a number of pets...

National Heart Failure Awareness Week is celebrated by the Canadian Heart Failure Society (CHFS) during the first week of May each year....

What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you read the word “palliative care?” These words paint a particular picture: an...

You may wonder if there is such a thing as “dying a good death,” and the answer is yes. It is not only possible and a doula can help in...

We are excited to announce a new, much-requested program! HHA is launching a Death Doula Practical Application program for those who have...

This post was was originally published at https://www.preciousdays.ca/blog and has been updated and republished with permission. When we...

“What is a Death Doula, and what do they do?” This is a question that is no doubt very familiar to both practising death doulas and death...

Have you or someone you know ever been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness? Are you aware of who can provide support and guidance...

Have you ever thought about how incredible it is to exist--how miraculous it is to be on this planet to experience, to love, and to be?...

As a death doula, my purpose will be to humbly accompany the dying to the very edge of their last breath.

I’d like to reflect on the differences between my experiences as a death doula trainee and as a death doula training facilitator.

The Diana Pathway workshop trains death doulas to care for MAiD patients.

When you hear those words, “There’s nothing left that we can do for you”, it is easy to think that you have no more decisions to make. It’s