A bicycle can work great with two wheels, but that third wheel can sure help stabilize it.
How doulas and partners work together (or, Why I love being the third wheel)
Category: supporting loved ones
New training: Caring for Clients through Loss
I'm excited to say that I've launched a new course, "Caring for Clients through Loss: A doula's short guide to bereavement support." This course is made for doulas who need bereavement support information and strategies fast and now. You can learn more about the course at this link. If you have a friend who is… Continue reading New training: Caring for Clients through Loss
A human milk resource for Michiana and beyond: The Milk Bank
One of my favorite resources here in Indiana (and beyond!) is the Milk Bank. The Milk Bank is an Indianapolis-based non-profit that works to make human milk available for more babies. Given the incredible benefits of human milk, especially for babies who face a lot of medical challenges, this work is vital, especially in Indiana… Continue reading A human milk resource for Michiana and beyond: The Milk Bank
The Smithsonian exhibit on Black midwives you can visit from your living room
Here's a free and easy learning opportunity!
A VERY discounted class this weekend (and an announcement)
I'm dedicated to supporting parents. Here's what that looks like this week.
My conference talk on miscarriage and the Fall
A few months back, I had the honor of speaking at the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture Fall Conference on a panel entitled "On Death and Natural Evils." I spoke about miscarriage and the Fall, specifically addressing some of the pain points that I and other loss parents can encounter in Catholic discussions… Continue reading My conference talk on miscarriage and the Fall
Small Business Saturday is all about support
This year, I've got two resources to highlight for support people as you're shopping on Small Business Saturday.
I’m writing a book (!!!)
I can't explain how meaningful this is to me.
Asking for your help: upcoming bereavement retreat
Our bereavement retreat is coming up, and we need five things. Can you help us?
Bereavement support training for birth workers (September 2022)
Here are the details on my next Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss training.
Abby the Sociologist Doula 