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Erika Freiherr
Jun 6, 20238 min read
“Paws”-itively Pure Love
Since I was a very young child, I have been drawn to and connected to animals, primarily dogs… big dogs. I always wanted a dog, but that...
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Christine Smith
May 30, 20236 min read
The Emotional Labour of Caregiving
Before I was a caregiver, I used to think caregivers did things like feeding, dressing, or toileting their person. I never considered the...
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Madeleine Allman
May 20, 20233 min read
The Art of Cleaning Up
When we think of cleaning up, many of us think of cleaning up our dinner dishes or cleaning up our bedroom. Cleaning up with the...
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Jocelyn Yerxa
May 17, 20236 min read
The Gift of a Comforted Transition
I am a child of aging parents (an 80-year old mother and recently deceased father). I am also a pet lover and have had a number of pets...
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Carole Brulé
May 8, 20233 min read
International Bereaved Mother’s Day
Yesterday was International Bereaved Mother’s Day, which is celebrated on the first Sunday in May. This very special day was created in...
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Kate Jensen
May 1, 20233 min read
The Big-Hearted Work of a Death Doula
National Heart Failure Awareness Week is celebrated by the Canadian Heart Failure Society (CHFS) during the first week of May each year....
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Tammy Elliott
Apr 26, 20232 min read
A Grieving Grandma Update
Hi, readers. It’s me again, the Grieving Grandma. I previously wrote about my experience with grief after the recent death of my grandson...
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Alexandra Palmer
Apr 22, 20235 min read
Miscarriage Care Under 20 Weeks at Home
This post was originally published at https://alexandrapalmerdoula.wordpress.com and has been republished with permission in honour of...
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Lori Forrest
Apr 20, 20232 min read
Pediatric Palliative Care
What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you read the word “palliative care?” These words paint a particular picture: an...
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Cheryl Amirault
Apr 15, 20233 min read
A Death Doula Can Help You Have a Good Death
You may wonder if there is such a thing as “dying a good death,” and the answer is yes. It is not only possible and a doula can help in...
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Home Hospice Association
Apr 6, 20232 min read
The Impact of Animal Loss on Veterinary Professionals
Compassion fatigue is a common ailment that can affect professional carers like veterinarians and veterinary support staff. Compassion...
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Home Hospice Association
Apr 1, 20232 min read
ALERT: HHA Launches Death Doula Practical Application Program
We are excited to announce a new, much-requested program! HHA is launching a Death Doula Practical Application program for those who have...
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Erika Freiherr
Mar 30, 20237 min read
Loss Teaches Us Worth
When I was ten years old my father died in a car accident in Alberta. I was living with my mother in Ontario. I really did not know him....
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Jen Thompson
Mar 21, 20233 min read
The Hardest Goodbye is the One Before Hello
On May 11, 2005, I prematurely gave birth to my beautiful baby girls: Lydia Marie and Ella Ruth. At just under 6 months, there wasn’t...
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Leslie Shafran
Mar 17, 20233 min read
Launching The Diana Pathway
March 17th, 2023 is a groundbreaking day for HHA – today is the day that our MAID pilot project launches as an official PROGRAM! Welcome...
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Emily Cochrane
Mar 7, 20236 min read
Nutrition at the End of Life
March is National Nutrition Month! What better way to celebrate this month than by reflecting upon our relationship with food? Think...
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Carole Brulé
Mar 2, 20233 min read
World Teen Mental Wellness Day
World Teen Mental Wellness Day is observed around the world on March 2nd every year. The aim of this important day is to raise awareness,...
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Bonnie Carpenter
Feb 22, 20234 min read
The Winding Path to Becoming a Death Doula
This post was was originally published at https://www.preciousdays.ca/blog and has been updated and republished with permission. When we...
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Glen Burkholder
Feb 16, 20232 min read
From the desk of the Board Chair
You can find the full 2021-2022 annual report here. At the outset of our 2021/2022 fiscal year, our Board Chair was Mr. Daniel Steinwald....
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Kelly Hurley
Feb 7, 20234 min read
The Business of Holding Space for Death
Should a bereaved parent(s) be expected to compensate you for your time, support, and service to them as an infant and pregnancy loss...
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