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What Is the Role of an End-of-Life Doula?

An interview with Merilynne Rush, founder of Lifespan Doula Association, Part Two

Today Sevenponds speaks with Merilynne Rush, founder of Lifespan Doula Association, an organization in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that provides professional End-of-Life Doula training and certification, continuing education programs, mentoring for doulas, and resources and referrals for individuals and families seeking … Continue reading

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What Is the Role of an End-of-Life Doula?

An interview with Merilynne Rush, founder of Lifespan Doula Association, Part One

Today Sevenponds speaks with Merilynne Rush, founder of Lifespan Doula Association, an organization in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that provides professional End-of-Life Doula training and certification, continuing education programs, mentoring for doulas, and resources and referrals for individuals and families seeking … Continue reading

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The Ephemeral Art of Tracey Kessler: Grieving and the Painting Process

Exploring the meditative, therapeutic process behind painting during the grieving process

Tracey Kessler always had an artistic spirit; she worked in the design industry and painted recreationally throughout her life.  When her mother, Sara Lou, suddenly passed away from pulmonary fibrosis in October 2010, Tracey took up her brush and created … Continue reading

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