death doula, grief, self-inquiry, emotional resilience, training, certification, community, resources, end of life, personal reflection

takeaways

• Start volunteering to explore your interest in death work.
• Self-inquiry is essential before becoming a death doula.
• Understanding your own relationship with death is crucial.
• Grief needs tending; don't rush into this work if you're grieving.
• Emotional resilience is key when supporting dying individuals.
• There are no formal educational prerequisites to become a death doula.
• Community support among doulas is vital for success.
• Explore various modalities to enhance your doula practice.
• Utilize online resources and courses to expand your knowledge.
• Talking about death should be normalized in society.

Book recommendations: bookshop.org/DearPsychopomp 

Finding Peace at the End of Life - Henry Ferso-Weiss, LCSW: https://bookshop.org/a/111637/9781590035023

The Needs of the Dying - David Kessler - available online (I can't find a bookshop link for this one)

You can find me online at www.dearpsychopomp.com

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I hope your weekend is gentle and full of opportunities ♡