I'm a Hospice or Community Partner

Educating families together.
 

Living Whole Studio provides end-of-life education and non-medical family support designed to complement hospice, healthcare, caregiving, and community care teams. Support is centered around helping individuals and families better understand disease progression, the natural process of dying, advance care planning, hospice transitions, caregiving realities, and difficult decision-making through grounded education, compassionate guidance, and emotional support.
 

This work is designed to help reduce fear, strengthen communication, and bring greater clarity and steadiness to families navigating emotionally overwhelming seasons of life.
 

An Educational Approach Rooted in Compassion and Excellence
 

Living Whole Studio is deeply committed to ongoing education, ethical care, and high standards of support. Training and continuing education include certifications and study through organizations such as:

• International Doula Life Movement (IDLM)

• Kettle & Candle Founding ACP Facilitator

• National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA)
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Educational resources and frameworks incorporated into this work include:

• Barbara Karnes educational materials on the dying process

• Odonata Care planning resources

• End-of-life literacy and caregiver education models

• Non-medical emotional and practical support frameworks
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   

 

 

 

This work is grounded in the belief that education reduces fear, improves communication, and helps families feel more empowered during difficult and emotionally overwhelming seasons.

 

Designed to Complement Existing Care Teams

End-of-life doulas are non-medical providers and are intended to work alongside — not replace — hospice teams, medical professionals, social workers, chaplains, therapists, funeral professionals, and community care providers.
 

Support may include:

• Family education and reinforcement

• Additional emotional presence and listening support

• Community education events

• Caregiver guidance and preparation

• Helping families process and organize information

• Supporting continuity of care during transitions
   

Workshops & Community Education
 

Educational offerings may include:

• Advanced Care Planning workshops

• Community conversations around death literacy

• Caregiver education and support

• Understanding the dying process

• Grief, legacy, and family communication discussions
   

Presentations can be adapted for:

• hospice organizations

• churches and faith communities

• senior living communities

• healthcare organizations

• caregiver groups

• community events and nonprofits
   

Reach Out Today!
 

If your organization is looking for collaborative family support, educational workshops, or a compassionate end-of-life educator to complement your existing services, conversations are always welcome.