We plan for births, weddings, even vacations - yet when it comes to death, most families are left unprepared. Death doulas are changing that. This talk invites you to discover how death doulas walk alongside families, help transform fear into connection, and support both the dying and the living through the most universal human experience. You'll leave with insights, practices, and resources that will change how you think about (and show up for) death. 

Objectives: 

1. Understand the unique contributions of death doulas in easing end-of-life transitions and filling common gaps in care

2. Explore the concept of anticipatory grief and how doulas support both patients and families in navigating it

3. Learn simple, transferrable skills for cultivating presence and offering meaningful support at the bedside or in conversation