Date: 4/18/23
Zimbabwe: The start of the Death Doula Movement
I have been a hospice nurse since 2008, but it was on a volunteer trip to Zimbabwe, Africa, that I was taught the true power of our presence as the best medicine there is.
I was reminded that death is not a medical experience- it's a human one.
And I was taught the effectiveness of having someone present and "holding the space" for someone who is dying- and for their loved ones- like a birthing doula.
I learned that no matter who you are and where you live in the world, death is our common unifier in our humanity- and we can change the world with presence, compassion and education.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Topic #1 How a Volunteer Trip to Zimbabwe, Sparked a Global Death Doula Movement
Topic #2 The Great Teachings From Those at Island Hospice
Topic #3 How We are a Global Community
Links Mentioned in This Episode:
End of Life "World Training Day" for Family Caregivers Click here
Island Hospice Zimbabwe Click Here
Free Family Caregiver Resource Center Click here
Learn More: Doulagivers InstituteClick here
Please make sure to share this podcast with at least three of your friends! This is how we change the end of life- together.
xo Suzanne