Doulacare of SWFL, LLC - Christine Gardner

09/19/2025

Join us for the Dinner Party, a monthly gathering for 18–45-year-olds navigating life after loss. Share a meal, connect, and find community with others who understand. Held the first Wednesday of every month.

🗓Wednesday Oct. 1, 2025
🕛6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
📍1205 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105

RSVP required: bit.ly/avowdinnerparty

06/22/2025

06/19/2025

Caretaking is exhausting—but no woman should carry it alone.
NAMI Collier County's program, funded by WFCC, offers support to senior women facing the dual burden of aging and caregiving, helping them prioritize their own well-being. Caregivers over age 65 are at higher risk for depression, anxiety, and burnout. [Family Caregiver Alliance]

We’re here to lift them up.

04/22/2025

Saying goodbye is never easy, and Blackbird brings that reality to life in a deeply moving way. This emotional drama follows a family reuniting for one last weekend together as their matriarch, played by Susan Sarandon, makes the difficult choice to end her life on her own terms. As the days unfold, long-buried tensions and old wounds resurface, making way for heartfelt moments, raw confrontations, and unexpected revelations.

With a stellar cast, including Kate Winslet and Mia Wasikowska, Blackbird is a touching story about love, loss, and the complicated ties that hold families together. Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play.

04/22/2025

Caregiver Profiles©️Focus: The Post Caregiving Phase
“Where does the care go when the caregiving ends?”

After dedicating time and energy to caregiving, the post-caregiving phase – the 9th of the 10 Caregiver Profiles – can be a time of profound transformation for caregivers. Many find themselves grappling with their new identity, adjusting to a different normal, and prioritizing their mental and physical health. It’s a period marked by both challenges and opportunities, where caregivers often experience feelings of grief, loneliness, and uncertainty about what comes next.

Did you know that 60% of former caregivers report facing mental health challenges, with anxiety and depression being prevalent? (AARP) Whether a care recipient has moved on after recovery or passed away, navigating this transition can be daunting.

At the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers, we recognize the importance of understanding these unique experiences. Our 10 caregiver profiles provide valuable insights into the diverse needs of caregivers across different phases, from managing crises to thriving in the post-caregiving phase. These profiles put the experience of the caregiver at the center, with the hope of providing more tailored, nuanced, and targeted support. 💜

Explore the full range of caregiver profiles and the wealth of resources we offer at the Rosalynn Carter Institute. Together, we can empower caregivers to find healing, resilience, and a path forward.

Visit our website for more information on our Caregiver profiles: https://rosalynncarter.org/caregiver-profiles/

03/29/2025

We Are Old, Get Over It! is all about embracing the wisdom that comes with age— with honesty, humor, and a little "get over it" attitude!

Our very own Chief Philanthropy Officer, Annalise Smith, joined the conversation to share insights about Avow and the many services we offer for every stage of life.

🎙️It’s live now! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JPfWfAnj6CGg7jXqdMQwQ

03/24/2025

We deliver compassionate care for patients of all ages in Southwest Florida through some of life’s most challenging transitions. We’re a non-profit provider of hospice, palliative care, and grief support services.

03/04/2025

WEEK 3 of THE GOOD DEATH early release and signed copy CONTEST!

Just share the book cover below with the

Remember that the more times you post- the MORE times you are entered to WIN!

Next winner announced Friday, March 7th!

Every time someone sees it- you have planted a seed. xo Suzanne

EDITORIAL REVIEW:

"The GOOD DEATH BOOK is an essential guide to every aspect of dying from hospice care to spiritual and real-world needs and can also serve as an excellent manual for readers seeking bereavement/grief support."―LIBRARY JOURNAL

02/21/2025

Today, on National Caregivers Day, we honor the millions of family caregivers.

Take a moment to reach out to a caregiver in your life—a coworker, a neighbor, a family member, or a friend. Caregivers are all around us, yet they go unseen.

This unseen force selflessly dedicates their time, energy, and love to supporting others, often putting their own needs aside. At the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers, we believe it’s time to reflect on how to better support them.

Explore resources and programs that make a difference in caregivers' lives: https://rosalynncarter.org/

Let’s work together to uplift and empower caregivers everywhere.

02/18/2025

02/16/2025

My dear friend Christine Soza wrote these words and I cannot agree more so I quote her:

"I cannot wait for this book to be released! It is the “What to expect when you are expecting book” but for the end of life. I truly believe that a Good Death is possible. We are all going to get there eventually and helping to prepare will make for a much smoother landing.
Good Life=Good Death."

Suzanne B O'Brien