End of Life & the Role of a Death Doula

End of Life & the Role of a Death Doula

Jennifer Ostermeier & Jessica Loesel

End of Life Chicago

Approved for 1 general CLE credit

Introduction to the concept of a death doula, the roles and benefits of having an end of life doula. Lessons that we as End of life practitioners have learned about clients at end of life. Interesting legal issues we’ve faced.

Jennifer Ostermeier

Jennifer completed end of life specialist training in September of 2019. Her volunteer work for hospice and her work as a doula has enhanced her appreciation for difficult conversations and the power of listening. Jennifer's interest in death and dying began at a young age when she was in a near fatal car accident. Jennifer is a storyteller who is inspired by how life affirming facing death can be.

Jessica Loesel

Jessica completed the University of Vermont’s End of Life Doula Program in 2019. She has experience as an in-home caregiver, a Certified Nursing Assistant and hospice volunteer. Jessica was raised close to the land and nature and is a long time yoga practitioner. She has been comfortable with the topic of death since childhood and has extensive personal experience with loss and grief. She is a member of National Home Funeral Alliance and National End of Life Doula Alliance.