Doulagivers of Idaho and Pacific Northwest

05/20/2026

There is still time to register for TONIGHT'S FREE online Family Caregiver Training — May 20th at 7pm EST. 💜

Join us for this free, heart-centered training where you’ll learn ways to support loved ones — and your community — through the end-of-life journey with compassion, clarity, and confidence.
Whether you are currently caregiving, feeling called to serve others, or simply wanting to feel more prepared for life’s sacred transitions, this training will introduce practical tools, emotional support, and meaningful guidance for the path ahead.

Caregiving can feel overwhelming, but no one was meant to walk it alone.

👉 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER:
https://training.doulagivers.com/a/2148268584/XT5ce8vt

05/19/2026

Aging is part of life—but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

As an Elder Care Doula, I provide holistic support—physical, emotional, and spiritual—offering companionship, guidance, and peace of mind for both individuals and their families.

Together, we focus on what matters most, build trust, and create a plan that honors your wishes.

Learn more; link in bio.

05/19/2026

There are some people who teach caregiving from textbooks — and then there are those who teach it from lived experience. In this heartfelt conversation, with our recent "Death over Tea" community, I had the honor of sharing time with Darra Wray, Certified Senior Advisor, founder of LEARN Idaho, creator of My Care Companions, My Data Diary+ and co-author of "Winning Strategies for Family Caregiving: Lessons from Family Game Night.

Together, we explored the beautiful and complicated realities of caregiving — the exhaustion, the love, the sacrifice, and the unexpected gifts that can emerge in the hardest seasons of life. Darra shares both her professional wisdom and deeply personal experiences caring for loved ones, reminding us that caregiving is often the hardest job in the world… and also one of the most meaningful. In recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day, Darra speaks also the importance of advance care planning and how that can be the greatest gift to your loved ones.

At the heart of our conversation was the idea of learning to see the world through “rose-colored glasses” — not by ignoring hardship, but by choosing to notice moments of connection, humor, gratitude, and humanity even in difficult times. A gentle reminder that while caregiving can change us, it can also soften us, deepen us, and teach us what truly matters.

Thank you Darra Wray for sharing your wisdom and heart with our community. ❤️

There are some people who teach caregiving from textbooks — and then there are those who teach it from lived experience. In this heartfelt conversation, with...

05/18/2026

I'm happy to share I've completed a new course "Caring for Veterans Through the End of Life: Compassionate Communities" with PsychArmor Institute!

I highly recommend this training for anyone supporting our Veteran community.

In this course, you will learn how to provide compassionate care through the end of life for those who have served our country. Together, we will learn how to support and honor those who have served, and their loved ones, in their final journey.

05/16/2026

Did you know? As a Certified Care Consultant, I help individuals create thoughtful end-of-life plans—covering advance directives, peace of mind planning with an aging well plan and meaningful conversations with loved ones.

From living wills and healthcare proxies to family support and guidance, this work ensures your voice is heard and your wishes are honored.

Learn more:
https://doulagiversofidahopnw.doulagiverslegacyleaders.com/services

05/14/2026

Death is the one certainty in life, yet we are often unprepared for it.

In The Good Death, Suzanne B O'Brien, RN, founder and CEO of Doulagivers Institute , offers a compassionate and clear guide to helping loved ones through the profound transition of end of life. This book provides the tools, understanding, and emotional support needed to navigate this sacred time with grace, empathy, and peace.

THE CHALLENGE:

When the time comes, many families don’t know where to begin in providing compassionate care at the end of life.

THE ANSWER:

The Good Death offers a gentle, powerful approach to end-of-life care, helping families replace fear with knowledge and tenderness.

The Good Death teaches a step-by-step framework for supporting loved ones, giving caregivers the confidence and wisdom to approach death with dignity and care.

In a society where death is often hidden away, this book brings it back into the light—reminding us that death is not a medical event, but a deeply human one.
By embracing death, we learn to truly live.

The Good Death Book - https://a.co/d/0aZKlqYw

05/14/2026

There is still time to register for next week’s FREE online Family Caregiver Training — May 20th at 7pm EST. 🤍

Join us for this free, heart-centered training where you’ll learn ways to support loved ones — and your community — through the end-of-life journey with compassion, clarity, and confidence.

Whether you are currently caregiving, feeling called to serve others, or simply wanting to feel more prepared for life’s sacred transitions, this training will introduce practical tools, emotional support, and meaningful guidance for the path ahead.

Caregiving can feel overwhelming, but no one was meant to walk it alone.

👉 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER:

https://training.doulagivers.com/a/2148268584/XT5ce8vt

05/12/2026

End-of-life support is not just about the final moments.

It’s presence.
It’s guidance.
It’s holding space for both the individual and the family navigating it all.

This work happens quietly, but it matters deeply.

Learn more about doula support.
Visit https://doulagiversofidahopnw.doulagiverslegacyleaders.com/

05/10/2026

“There’s no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one.” — Jill Churchill

Mother’s Day can hold a mix of emotions—love, gratitude, reflection, and everything in between.

However this day meets you, give yourself space to experience it.

Let it be whatever it is for you. 🤍

05/05/2026

End-of-life support is not about doing more.
It’s about being with what is.

Emotional, physical, and spiritual care can create a sense of calm, clarity, and connection during one of life’s most meaningful transitions.

Explore available services and support:
https://doulagiversofidahopnw.doulagiverslegacyleaders.com/services

05/02/2026

What if we got to make thoughtful decisions that were aligned with our goals of care at the end of life?

The Pitt does an incredible job sharing what that could look like for each of us. Plus there is a Death Doula providing support during these episodes! What a gift for anyone to feel empowered during a time where we might feel powerless.