The Death Doula's Guide to Living Fully and Dying Prepared : An Essential Workbook to Help You Reflect Back, Plan Ahead, and Find Peace on Your Journey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Arnoldy, Francesca Lynn.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Death.

Grief.

Terminal care.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (210 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oakland : New Harbinger Publications, 2023.

Summary:

Death doulas support people practically, emotionally, and spiritually to prepare for death. This workbook brings the first-hand expertise of a death doula to those navigating the end of life--offering gentle and practical ways to explore their values, process their legacy, build connection with loved ones, prepare a comfortable death, and create a meaningful memorial.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Foreword

Introduction: Letter to Care Partners: Using This Guidebook as a Supportive Tool

Part I. Orientation: Developing a Foundation of Compassion

1. The Doula Way

2. Connection

Part II. Preparedness: Opening to Death Wellness

3. Mortality Awareness

4. Memento Mori

5. Impermanence

Part III. Pause and Practice: Strengthening Your Coping Techniques

6. Relaxation Exercises

Part IV. Processing: Exploring What Feels Unfinished and Undiscovered

7. Processing the Past

8. Resolution Through Releasing

9. Your Life Review

Part V. Projects: Clarifying and Sharing Your Authentic Self

10. Your Core Self

11. Remembrance Projects

Part VI. Planning: Drafting Your Wishes for Care

12. Contemplative Planning for the End of Life

Part VII. Parting Gifts: Saying Goodbye

Appendix 1: Values Worksheet for Advance Care Planning

Appendix 2: "Organized for the End" Task List

Thank You

Resources

References

About the Author.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Arnoldy, Francesca Lynn The Death Doula's Guide to Living Fully and Dying Prepared

ISBN:

9781648481376

164848137X

9781648481383

1648481388

OCLC:

1382693566