New In Person Training with Alison Nail Malone
It’s a new year and here at the International Doula Life Movement we are hitting the ground running! We have so many big plans and new opportunities lined up, both for IDLM as a community and for individual students and grads looking for something new. One of the things we are most excited about is […]
Lisa Pahl and Death Deck
When it comes to helping clients and families through the end of life process, whether you’re just planning or assisting someone who is in active transition, the most difficult part of the process can often be just opening the conversation. Getting people to talk about death and dying isn’t always easy, especially when it’s a […]
Birthday Bash 2025
The beginning of a new year is always a great time for personal assessment. Even though we know it’s possible to evaluate, plan, and make changes in our lives at any time, there’s just something about that new number on the calendar that makes New Year’s feel like the right time to quit that bad […]
IDLM Partner Spotlight: Doulado
We all know how much hard work goes into being a doula. Lots of multi-tasking, quick thinking, problem solving, patience, and even physical labor sometimes! To be a doula, you have to be somebody who isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty. But for a lot of us, all that hard work and those difficult […]
No Matter How You Celebrate, Make Sure to Remember Self Care
It’s no secret that the end of the year is a tough time for a lot of people. The holiday season is stressful! It can be stressful to worry about putting together a special enough celebration. It can be stressful to be a person who doesn’t celebrate. Some people deal with difficult memories during the […]
Building Confidence and Habits as an End-of-Life Doula
The journey of an end-of-life doula is a unique one, marked by profound emotional experiences, compassionate service, and the privilege of supporting individuals and their loved ones during life’s final chapter. Whether you’re just starting out or have been practicing for years, building confidence and developing sustainable habits is essential to providing the best care […]
Cultivating Gratitude: A Reflection on Growth
As we approach the close of another year, we are reminded of the profound power of gratitude—not just as a fleeting feeling, but as a grounding force that shapes our journey. This year has been transformative, not only for us as individuals but also for our organization as we continue to grow and expand our […]
Accomplishment Journal
The holiday season is here again, and for those who celebrate, it’s just about time for Thanksgiving. This is a good time for people to consider all the blessing in their lives, and what they are grateful for. Taking time to express gratitude on a regular basis, for example by keeping a gratitude journal, has […]
The Importance of Hospice
We are halfway through November, and that means we are halfway through Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness Month! End of life doulas are often called upon to educate our clients about hospice and palliative care options. This can be a tricky topic, because many people believe they understand what hospice care is, but when people […]
Graduate Spotlight – Lee Malecki
For this week’s blog entry, we turn the spotlight over to IDLM graduate Lee Malecki. She shares in her own words about the journey that led her to end of life work and to IDLM. We are so proud to have Lee as a member of our community and feel honored to be able to […]
