International Doulagivers Institute Trained Archives

Mindy Drossner

Since 1998, Mindy has worked with thousands of older adults and their families to bring quality of life, comfort and meaning to those in their later years or with significant medical conditions. While some of Mindy’s journeys with clients take just weeks, many are deeper connections that have grown over years and, as the individual’s needs change, her approach and focus does as well. As a licensed social worker, Mindy utilizes interventions to help reduce fear and anxiety, promote informed decision-making, strengthen relationships and reconnect to joyful living. Enhancing the well-being of her clients is the very heart of Mindy’s practice.

Marian Sensenig

Born and raised in Lancaster, PA, with a twin brother and three younger sisters, our family grew up very close emotionally and spiritually.

Alice Long

I finished my education with an Associate and Diplomate in Logotherapy (Therapy through Meaning))from the Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy. That was followed by a Doctorate of Ministry in Franklian Psychology from the Graduate Theological Foundation. I completed this education at age 50, after raising my family. My published work on the subject is: LIVE…

Erik Peterson

Since graduating from a post-baccalaureate program in 2015, Erik worked various jobs until COVID-19 swept through their community of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The coronavirus had taken the world by surprise, leaving millions devastated and unprepared. Facing the harsh realities of a pandemic encouraged Erik to learn about caring for the sick and dying. Their relationship to…

Susan Wolf-Hall

My name is Susan Wolf-Hall. I worked in the medical field as a Nursing Home Assistant, Health Care Companion and Emergency Medical Technician during the early 80s. I changed careers to the Environmental field for 15+ years. After that I homeschooled my children for 13 years. During my lifetime I have seen death in hospitals…

Billie Crawford

Started with Horizon Hospice as a volunteer in 1998, became the director in 2005. Completed Doulagivers class in 2021.

Pauline Meridien

With over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field as a respiratory therapist, both hospital-based as well as in-home therapy, I know the struggles families have at end of life. As the primary caregiver caring for both my parents, my in-laws, cousins and finally my husband through their end of life experience has taught…

Jennie Sikes

With her senior year of High school approaching in 1997, Jennie decided to follow in her mother’s footsteps of becoming a Registered Nurse. She completed her CNA prior in tandem with completing her HS degree and continued on in her education to obtain her LPN, however was guided in a different direction, becoming a medical…

Laurel Marr

Laurel Marr has an extensive resume of service that gives her considerable experience in caring for those suffering, especially in end-of-life care. She has spent her time in New York working in the Episcopal Church (Calvary St. George’s Church and All Angels’ Church). She was a reformer of the prayer ministry and the organizer for…

Lisa Nierenberg

Certified End of Life Doula, retired family physician, active hospice volunteer and certified massage therapist. (908) 892-0833 nierenberglisa@gmail.com

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