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April 1, 2024

Medfield Magic, The Healing Power of Connection

I was just coming down from co-teaching a powerful training on organizational change and leadership in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  I was very tired, drained to the core and headed to Baltimore to see my daughter and her wonderful family. I had not slept enough nor had I eaten as mindfully as I should have and my body was telling me. 
February 28, 2024

Engaged Aging: Grabbing the Aging Bull by the Horns!!

One of the greatest fears of those who are growing older is the fear of dependency.  Our culture is one that honors independence, self-sufficiency and all those things that arise from “pulling yourself up by the bootstraps.”  The older we get, the more worn out these bootstraps can become and the harder it is to pull up the boots.
November 1, 2023

The Wheel Turns

I just finished a class on implicit bias for a healthcare facility near Detroit. It was a great day working with a receptive and engaged group. Shortly after that, I received a very gracious email that kindly asked if we could make accommodations for their low vision needs, and the needs of others like them who may enjoy the blog.
August 1, 2023

Doulas at the End of Life

Most of us have heard of birth doulas, fewer of us are familiar with death doulas. We know that birth doulas are noted for a calm, steady presence as a tiny human enters this world. Their skill in birthing is common knowledge, and now birth doulas even receive reimbursement from Medicaid. But what about the other end of the spectrum?