End of Life Doula Directory

Need a Certified End of Life Doula?

Doulagivers® Certified End of Life Doulas  are thoroughly trained in all three phases of End of Life Care. Before being awarded certification, students must obtain a minimum of 30 hours of bedside experience, successfully complete all learning modules, pass the Doulagivers final exam, and pass a level 2 background check. Every Doula is required to be an active member of the Doulagiver Membership in order to keep updated with the most current education and evaluation of their ethical practice.

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Patricia Howe

I was born in Vestal, New York.  I have made my home in Ketchikan, Alaska.  I have been a hospice volunteer since 2015.  I cared for my father and father in law in our home until end of life.  I wish I had learned about end of life at that time. With gratitude for being…

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Elizabeth Rawlins

“You matter because you are you, You matter to the very last moment Of your life, And we will do all we can Not only to help you die peacefully, But to live until you die.” Dame Cecily Sanders Hi!  My name is Elizabeth Rawlins.  I am a Certified End-of-Life Doula through the award-winning Doulagivers…

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Kristina Berano

Kristina Berano is a Connecticut native, soon to be relocating to central Florida. She has been married for over 26 years to her college sweetheart and they are the proud parents of two amazing children. She loves the color purple, sunshine at the beach, going to the movies, and chocolate candy! With two college degrees…

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LaKeisha Butts

La’Keisha Butts, also known as “BlackBird”, is the owner of Black Moon Art Jewels & Energy Healing; an urban label that alchemizes healing crystals, gemstones and metals into wearable art. BlackBird is an End of Life Doula, Artist, Creative Intuitive and Reiki Master /Teacher who uses art as a conduit to channel healing. It is…

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Amanda Gerace

I am extremely honored to share the end of life journey with those who are dying and their loved ones. I am passionate about supporting a dignified and peaceful end of life experience and will do all that I can to help with that process. My own experiences with death have added unique perspectives and…

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Janice Durant

Our elders deserve every bit of respect and dignity that we can offer them. End of life should be given the same reverence as the beginning of life. I had the privilege of being my mom’s caregiver until she took her last breath.  My super power is that I “speak” dementia.  This has been a…

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Molly Welch

“You will be a singer, in that I see you singing songs about the past and…commemorating those who have gone before us.” As a child of some privilege, and 20yr old theatre and writing major, I had no idea what this had meant when non-medical healer first shared this advice or foresight with me. My…

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Cynthia Stout

Cynthia Stout

I am a mother of 3 special needs children. All adults now. I have taken care of my oldest son who spent 3 years in Hospice and Palliative Care before his passing. I buried my father, grandparents, my first husband and my oldest son. I spent many years working in group homes for disabled clients,…

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Dierdre Dolan

My name is Dierdre Dolan. I am a registered Nurse. I’ve always loved helping and caring for people. Sometimes just holding someone’s hand can be the one thing they need most. (516)314-4931 missdolan@aol.com

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Julie Iveson

Julie Iverson

I have over 10 years of experience as a certified Geriatric Care Manager and am a recently certified End of Life Doula through Doulagivers. Through the years I have provided support for individuals and their families through the complex and often overwhelming transitions of aging and dying. I understand that sometimes families live far away…

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Stefani Cuschnir

Born and raised in Massachusetts, Stefani grew up in a tight-knit community surrounded by family. After studying Psychology at the University of Michigan she spent years traveling and collaborating with people from across the globe; learning and embracing various cultures and practices. Much of her career was focused in building and fostering client relationships and…

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Debbie Slack Katz

Debbie slack Katz has been a Registered Nurse for over 40 years. Debbie’s acute care experience includes Johns Hopkins Hospital, Cleveland clinic, as well as smaller community-based hospitals. She has worked at all nursing levels from staff nurse to director and in a myriad of clinical settings including ER, PACU, Mental health, and pediatrics as…

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