Holding Space Las Vegas

04/29/2026

"We live in a culture that denies death....to deny one of the most important events of our lives is to deny life."

04/20/2026

"A phone call so a family can be present in some way. A few minutes spent holding someone’s hand. Music, prayer, or familiar words filling a quiet room. These moments don’t change the outcome, but they can shape how it’s experienced."

04/20/2026

Death Doula World Training Day is April 22nd.

Be part of bringing this sacred skill back to humanity.
🗓 April 22nd
🕖 7:00 PM Eastern

Because one day… someone you love will need you.

We are just days away from Death Doula World Training Day… and I want to share something important.

End-of-life today is not going well for many families.

Not because people don’t care...

But because we’ve lost the skill.

Just 100 years ago, caring for someone at the end of life was something we knew how to do.

It was passed down… grandmother to grandchild.
It was natural. Sacred. Communal.

Today, families are often left feeling overwhelmed, afraid, and unprepared—
even with hospice on board.

That’s the gap.
And this training fills it.
World Training Day is about giving that knowledge back—
so you can show up with confidence, presence, and love when it matters most.

Don’t just take my word for it…

Listen to what past participants have said. Their lives—and the lives of the people they’ve cared for—have been forever changed.
Join us. Be part of something bigger.

Be part of bringing this sacred skill back to humanity.
🗓 April 22nd
🕖 7:00 PM Eastern

Because one day… someone you love will need you.

And knowing what to do will change everything.

YOU ARE LOVED!!!
xo Suzanne 💛

04/20/2026

"...choosing a health care proxy isn’t just a checkbox on a form. It’s a reflection of your values, your voice, your vision of dignity."

Thank you, Darnell Lamont Walker. 💙💛

One of the most critical decisions a person can make — long before they’re sick or dying — is choosing their health care proxy. More than just a checkbox on a form, it’s a reflection of your values, your voice, and your vision of dignity.

04/20/2026

Hi All! Christine Ruggiero here reminding everyone to join me (and Death Café Las Vegas) for the Earth Day Senior Expo at Silverado Ranch Community Center on April 23rd!

Visit my table for a free Five Wishes advance directive booklet!

📗 It's informative!
💥 It's fun!
👭 Bring a friend!

04/17/2026

Did you know?

98% of hands-on end-of-life care is done by FAMILY members.

Not doctors.
Not hospitals.
Not even hospice.
Family.
And most have no idea how to do it.

Even when hospice is involved…
Hospice visits are short.
Support is limited.

And for most today- end of life is not going well.
This isn’t because people don’t care—
It’s because we were never taught.
100 years ago, this was different.
End-of-life care was a sacred skill…
Passed down from grandmother to grandchild.
A natural part of life.
It’s time to bring that back.

On Death Doula World Training Day, we are giving this knowledge back to the world—for free.

Because here’s the truth:
Every single one of us will be called to show up for someone at the end of life.

And knowing what to expect…
How to support…
How to bring grounded presence instead of fear…
Changes everything.

This is our 8th Annual Global Training
Hundreds of thousands have already said YES
And you are invited

👉 Join us. Be part of the movement.
👉 Claim your free ticket here: https://doulagivers.com/?gc_id=23445589394...

This is how we change the world.

Did you know…

98% of hands-on end-of-life care is done by FAMILY members.

Not doctors.
Not hospitals.
Not even hospice.

Family.

And most have no idea how to do it.

Even when hospice is involved…
Hospice visits are short.
Support is limited.
And for most today- end of life is not going well.

This isn’t because people don’t care—
It’s because we were never taught.

100 years ago, this was different.
End-of-life care was a sacred skill…
Passed down from grandmother to grandchild.
A natural part of life.

It’s time to bring that back.

On Death Doula World Training Day, we are giving this knowledge back to the world—for free.

Because here’s the truth:

Every single one of us will be called to show up for someone at the end of life.

And knowing what to expect…
How to support…
How to bring grounded presence instead of fear…

Changes everything.

This is our 8th Annual Global Training
Hundreds of thousands have already said YES
And you are invited

👉 Join us. Be part of the movement.
👉 Claim your free ticket here: https://doulagivers.com/?gc_id=23445589394&h_ga_id=191306627693&h_ad_id=791936159425&h_keyword_id=kwd-389255976910&h_keyword=doulagivers&h_placement&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23445589394

This is how we change the world.

04/17/2026

"When Did Everyone Suddenly Decide to Become a Death Doula?"
This is wonderful. Not because they're celebrities but because they are human beings caring for other human beings. Even if someone takes a course in death care but NEVER becomes a death doula, they still have to profound knowledge of how to hold space for the dying. (Not to mention the impetus to reflect on their own dying wishes.)

Nicole Kidman is the latest in a long list of well-known actors and directors to announce she’s training to become a coach and support person for someone who has reached the end or their life.

04/16/2026

April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). This is an initiative that encourages adults of all ages to plan ahead of a health crisis.

When we make health decisions ahead of time and put those wishes in writing, we bring peace of mind to our families. We enable our caregivers to advocate for us when we are unable to do so for ourselves. We are more likely to avoid the difficult situations that are so common when we become seriously ill and our loved ones are left to guess what we would have wanted.

Five Wishes is for everyone. Whether you're taking steps to make sure your children know what you want in case you become seriously ill, or are an adult child planning ahead with your parents, Five Wishes makes it easy to start the conversation today.

The Five Wishes instructional video helps you complete your Five Wishes document and answers commonly asked questions. The video is also great for staff trai...

04/10/2026

Loving somebody to the moon and back. Literally. (There isn't a heart emoji large enough to show this makes us feel.)