Death Doula Diane Button has served as a companion to hundreds of clients and their families through the end of life process. She is a lead instructor at the University of Vermont's End of Life Doula Certificate program, a founding partner of the Bay Area End of Life Doula Alliance, and the author of the bestselling new book, Dear Death: Finding Meaning in Life, Peace in Death and Joy in an Ordinary Day. Today she shares the lessons she’s gathered from her clients through the years, whom she refers to as The Wisdom Keepers, so that the end of your life can be the best possible journey that it can be.
In this episode:
- How she got into this line of work.
- Her advice on what to say and do when someone in your life is dealing with difficulty like illness or grief.
- The six questions she asks every client.
- What really brings people joy in the end.
- How to live well so that you can die well.
Links & Resources:
Facebook: Diane Button
Author Page: www.dianebutton.com
Lead Instructor: University of Vermont, Larner College of Medicine EOLD Program
Charity: Humane Prison Hospice Project
Books:
Dear Death - Dear Death: Finding Meaning in Life, Peace in Death, and Joy in an Ordinary Day
Dear Death, A Workbook and Companion Guide - Dear Death Workbook and Companion Guide
The Letter Box: A Story of Enduring Love - The Letter Box
End-of-Life Doula Website: Bay Area End-of-Life Doula Alliance
Dream of a Better World 501(c)3: - Non-profit Blog Page
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