Zimbabwe: The start of the Death Doula Movement

I have been a hospice nurse since 2008, but it was on a volunteer trip to Zimbabwe, Africa, that I was taught the true power of our presence as the best medicine there is.

 

I was reminded that death is not a medical experience- it's a human one. 

 

And I was taught the effectiveness of having someone present and "holding the space" for someone who is dying- and for their loved ones- like a birthing doula.

 

 I learned that no matter who you are and where you live in the world, death is our common unifier in our humanity- and we can change the world with presence, compassion and education. 

 

Topic #1 How a Volunteer Trip to Zimbabwe, Sparked a Global Death Doula Movement

Topic #2 The Great Teachings From Those at Island Hospice

Topic #3 How We are a Global Community

Links Mentioned in This Episode:

End of Life "World Training Day" for Family Caregivers Click here

 

Island Hospice Zimbabwe Click Here

Free Family Caregiver Resource Center Click here

Learn More: Doulagivers InstituteClick here

 

Please make sure to share this podcast with at least three of your friends! This is how we change the end of life- together.

 

xo Suzanne