Whole Soul Caregiving:
An End-of-Life Doula's Tips for Caregivers
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Every human must face death and dying. That's the "bad" news. The good news is that there are people and tools to help you every step of the way. I am eager to share some of my favorite community groups and end-of-life care management tools with you. This handy resource will help you with: o Understanding the Emotional Landscape o Building Emotional Resilience o Practical Caregiving Tools o Navigating Family Dynamics o Self-Care for Caregivers o Navigating the Healthcare System o Legacy and Memory Preservation o The Hardest Part: A “Good Death” o Finding and Hiring an End-of-Life Doula
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...distills a wealth of information and online resources into a slender, handy volume that’s brimming with hands-on procedures conveyed in lucid, straightforward prose. [The author] writes in plain, moving terms of the possibility of love and bonding that comes with caring for a loved one. — Kirkus Reviews Written by a certified death doula, Whole Soul Caregiving is a pithy and powerful book full of practical tips, compassionate advice, and personal anecdotes to help you provide better care, avoid burnout, and find the blessings amid the burdens of caregiving. Especially for readers taking care of someone who is terminally ill or of an advanced age, this book is pragmatic but warmhearted. “Written by a caregiver, for caregivers… a must-have resource.” (Hospice physician Karuna Spiegelman, MD.)
About the Author
Ann Thompson (aka Grace Amani) is a Certified Medical Reiki Master and End-of-Life Doula. In 2025, she retired from a 42-year career as a health sciences writer/editor to focus on her soul’s work of energy healing and creative writing. Ann has a private Reiki practice in Washington, DC, and she writes and speaks on topics related to healing and transformation.