Listening Woman
End-of-Life Doula
Resources
Gathered with care for those walking alongside life's sacred threshold
This page is currently being tended to — more is on its way.
In the meantime, please feel free to reach out directly with any specific questions. I welcome every inquiry and will get back to you with care. Begin a conversation.
These resources have been gathered over many years of learning, sitting, and listening. They are not prescriptions — simply offerings that have held meaning for me, and which I hope may offer something to you.
Books
Being Mortal
Atul Gawande
A compassionate exploration of how medicine can not only improve life but also the process of its ending.
The Four Things That Matter Most
Ira Byock
A simple, profound guide to the conversations and expressions of love that matter most at the end of life.
When Breath Becomes Air
Paul Kalanithi
A neurosurgeon's luminous memoir of living and dying — a meditation on what makes a life meaningful.
Organizations & Support
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
nhpco.org
A leading voice for quality end-of-life care, offering resources for patients, families, and caregivers.
Conscious Dying Collective
consciousdyingcollective.com
A training and community hub for death doulas and those called to accompany the dying with presence and care.
The Conversation Project
theconversationproject.org
Free tools and guides to help families talk about their wishes for end-of-life care before a crisis arises.
Planning & Preparedness
Five Wishes
Advance Directive
A simple, legally recognized document that helps you express your wishes for medical and personal care.
Your Health Care Directive
State-Specific Guidance
Each state has its own form and requirements. The Minnesota Health Care Directive outlines your medical wishes and names a proxy decision-maker.