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Kimberly Hunter-Gafur
2 days ago2 min read
What is a Death Doula and Why Do We Need Them?
The state of Palliative Care in Ontario is one reason why we need death doulas. Photo from Wix. The statistics for our dying brothers...
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Sara Rodenhizer
Dec 22, 20243 min read
A Family’s Tribute: The Story of Baby Yoda
As part of our ongoing efforts to support individuals and families facing the indescribable pain of losing a child, Home Hospice...
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Andreea Austen
Dec 17, 20242 min read
CHECK OUT: Finding Peace at the End of Life
Dear Friends, I recently read a book that I think would greatly benefit you in your work as a death doula or end of care provider. The...
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Kym Nacita
Dec 10, 20243 min read
CHECK OUT: You Won’t Always Be This Sad
Dear Friends, I have just finished reading a book of poetry by Nova Scotian author Sheree Fitch entitled You Won’t Always Be This Sad: A...
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Mike Aubé
Dec 4, 20242 min read
CHECK OUT: A Grief Observed
Dear Friends, I am writing to let you know about an amazing book I just read about grieving. I know we have talked about this subject a...
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Dawn Menard
Nov 30, 20243 min read
The First Christmas
This post has been republished with permission from https://compassionate-care.ca/2023/12/25/the-first-christmas/ I will start this post...
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Sara Rodenhizer
Nov 20, 20242 min read
Celebrating 10-Years of The Bello Project: A Decade of Honouring the Bond Between Pets & Their People
The Bello Project offers a unique and essential service: ensuring that pets can stay with their dying owners to the end, providing...
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Jen Thompson
Nov 12, 20242 min read
CHECK OUT: When Children Grieve
Dear Friends, At a local death cafe, one of the humans in attendance shared with me a book that I wanted to recommend to you. It’s called...
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Carol Richardson
Nov 3, 20243 min read
The Person Behind the Suit
People often look at a funeral director and wonder what in the world would possess someone to want to be surrounded by death every day....
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Darcelle Obodiak
Oct 21, 20242 min read
Benefits of Relaxation in Palliative Care
There are many different types of massage in the health care industry. This blog will specifically speak on relaxation massage, also...
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Carmen Grover
Oct 15, 20244 min read
CHECK OUT: A Diary to My Babies
Dear Friends, I would like to suggest my book A Diary to My Babies as a companion to you as you navigate your own baby loss. Pregnancy...
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Charlyn Wee
Oct 1, 20243 min read
Thoughts from a Death Doula Candidate on The Role of a Death Doula
As I work towards completing my death doula certificate at HHA, I often reflect on the kind of death doula I aspire to be. I am drawn to...
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Devon Eisentrager-Read
Sep 25, 20242 min read
CHECK OUT: At the Bedside
Dear Friends, In the book At the Bedside by Gabrielle Elise Jimenez the author explores the role of death doulas and the importance of...
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Jessica Richardson
Sep 18, 20246 min read
Be Fearless in the Pursuit of What Sets Your Soul on Fire
Where it All Began From an early age, I was captivated by the medical field. I spent countless hours Googling images of internal organs,...
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Charlyn Wee
Sep 8, 20247 min read
Navigating Pet Loss and the Need for Pet Death Doulas – A Personal Journey
When I was first asked to contribute to the HHA blog for National Pet Memorial Day, I wasn’t sure if I was emotionally ready. My...
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Andreea Austen
Sep 4, 20241 min read
Beloved Death
First conscious breath of the morning Makes me smile as gratitude fills my heart. I sit still and realize many others didn’t make it...
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Carolyn Dillon
Aug 31, 20249 min read
Addressing Systemic Gaps with Death Doulas in Opioid Crisis and End-of-life Matters
As a bartender at a local neighbourhood pub in the early 2000s, I had a bird's eye view of the opioid crisis as it began to take root. My...
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Miriam McNamara
Aug 20, 20243 min read
Moving With Rather Than Away: Somatic Approaches to Grief Support Work
Disclaimer: The thoughts and ideas represented in this blog post are not meant to replace advice or treatment offered by a licensed or...
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Kelly Hurley
Aug 15, 20244 min read
Nature as My Teacher: Exploring Impermanence
In addition to the work I do in my community serving bereaved families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss, I started to offer end of...
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Stephanie Byfield
Aug 7, 20242 min read
CHECK OUT: Caring for the Dying
Dear Friends, I have been working towards completing the Death Doula Certificate Program through Home Hospice Association. In completing...
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