Death Doulas Work to Support the Dying, Episode 158

The Heart of Hospice Podcast

Death doulas Jo-Anne Haun and Karen Henderickson are bringing value to the care of people with serious illnesses. They’re the co-founders of Death Doula Network International (DDNI), a passionate community committed to connection, support & education for ANYONE interested in Death Literacy & Positivity.

As a team Jo-Anne and Karen are pragmatic and heart-centered Death Educators and facilitators, Licensed Willow EOL Educators™, speakers and end of life doulas.

With training in coaching, end of life, community death caring, conflict resolution and communications, this team has a passion for using the conversation around death as a pathway to growth and healing for individuals, communities, and the planet. Everything they do is designed to create an intimate, informative, and inspiring container for reflection, and personal action – making the “uncomfortable” comfortable when it comes to our shared mortality, living and dying.

Jo-Anne and Karen are working to dispel misinformation about the work that death doulas (also known at end of life doulas) do. Here’s what the DDNI website says about who they are. “We are practicing Death Doulas, EOL & Death Educators, and Planning Specialists. We have met with many Death Doulas, just like you and consistently hear your longing for an active death doula network focused on gathering like minds together, with a focused intention on building relationships, making personal connections, to grow yourselves, your knowledge, your work, and the Death Doula industry. More than just death education and learning, you want heartfelt connection and camaraderie. You want a true collective where we help each other to grow our relationships, our knowledge, our businesses and the industry.” Karen and Jo-Anne are educating healthcare workers about the role of the death doula, and supporting death doulas as they companion patients and their caregivers. Their passion and dedication show up in their work every day.

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