Janie Rakow – End Of Life Doula And A Founder Of INELDA (The International End Of Life Doula Association)

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?