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Janie Rakow – End Of Life Doula And A Founder Of INELDA (The International End Of Life Doula Association)
Description
You may be thinking, what in the world is an end-of-life doula? It is a non-medical person trained to care for someone physically, emotionally, and spiritually at the end of life. You’ll be surprised at how uplifting this conversation as Janie explains how a doula can make a huge difference in how people die and live.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:
How hospice care is augmented by the work of a doula
How doulas bring deep meaning to the dying experience.
How a doula’s focus on the positive aspects of the dying person’s life helps the grieving family.
What kind of training is needed to become an end-of-life doula?
SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS JANIE:
How do doulas help the dying, who wonder if their lives have any meaning?
How do doulas handle the differing religious and other views of death and a dying person’s visions of loved ones on the Other Side?
What is a Vigil Plan and a Legacy Project?