Description
NEW DATE AND TIME. The growth in the end-of-life doula movement has facilitated support and companionship for people approaching end-of-life. While there are many death and dying related professions, doulas empower people and their families to approach dying with the same values they approach living. This course introduces the end-of-life doula profession, while sharing practical tips and thought-provoking questions about our final chapters.
Al Ogawa (they/she) BA is a born and raised New Mexican and current 4th year medical student at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Ogawa is pursuing a career in family medicine and geriatrics, with special interests in LGBTQ+ health, healthy aging, and palliative care. They completed their End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate through the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine and feels honored to support people in end-of-life through this work.