Just as birth doulas coach, comfort, and offer companionship to the expectant mother, death doulas do the same for the dying and their loved ones at the opposite end of life’s journey. They also help caregivers cope with witnessing and tending to the dying process, and they help prepare caregivers and the dying mentally and emotionally for the end. They also fill a critical gap in end-of-life care.
In this Boston Globe essay, I explore how the seemingly simple act of being present, of bearing witness in the face of impending death may be the most meaningful — and most difficult — thing we can do.
How Music Therapy Helps Children Heal at Westchester’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital History and culture are filled with stories about the soothing power of music. In Greek mythology, Orpheus calmed the seas with his lyre. In a biblical account, David played the harp to ease King Saul’s troubled mind. Today, music therapy is used to…
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