LBGTQIA+ Representation and Respect at End of Life
Recorded September, 2024
Learn how different End of Life Doulas provide various forms of care in their communities.
About your presenters:
End of Life Doulas Jamie Thrower and Sally Shannon
Jamie Thrower (she/they) is a queer death doula, community grief care worker and funeral celebrant living in Portland, OR. Jamie focuses their work on LGBTQ+ advocacy in end of life and grief care and is the founder of Queer Grief Club, an online support and resource space for LGBTQ+ grievers.
Sally Shannon wrote her Masters’ thesis on “Dying, Loss and Grief”. She has continued studying with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, Raymond Moody, Sylvia Boorstein, Rabbi Alan Lew, z”l, and Jerrigrace. Sally participates in tahara, the Jewish ritual washing and blessing before burial. She coaches individuals and families preparing their end of life plans, including developing a Covid-19 Advanced Directive Addendum. For many years, Sally has been an Assistant Instructor for Final Passages. One of her great passions is supporting families making euthanasia decisions for their beloved pets and helps them say goodbye.
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Embracing End of Life (EEoL) Community Education Series
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