I began my professional life as a PT in the UK and worked with inpatients and outpatients. During this time I treated children with...

The simple answer is no. As a coach, I am there to support and guide my clients. I can hold the space for them and help them untangle the...

Over the last few months, the pace of the world has been fiercely and drastically slowed and we have felt much of the familiar fall away....

I grew up in Australia and the UK with an unfaltering Anglo Saxon message around emotions. "Do not feel too much" "Do let your emotions...

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The baby boomer generation is responsible for instigating many changes in society, among them is the return of home birth, natural birth,...

During any presentation on the role of a Doula, I am asked this question. I think the most critical point to make is that an End of Life...

Often one of our abiding fears in life is death. Yet this persistent anxiety and worry around an inevitable event is a losing battle.How...

I believe that many families are confused with regard to the role of assisted living facilities. They are not a replacement for family,...

As I sat beside my dear friend in the quiet, early morning hours of hospice, ensuring that he was not alone through the final stages of...

What is a Death Doula? We often punctuate the significant events in our lives by ritual, preparation, and acknowledgement. However, in...

Essential oils are a powerful way to help elders feel less anxious , happier, and even more awake or more relaxed depending on the oils...

One of the most important aspects of elder care is actively listening to what the senior is saying. This seems so obvious, but so often I...

The power of intentional conscious touch is huge. Something small, like a hug, a hand massage, can significantly improve the way we feel....