True North Awakening

04/22/2026

End-of-life doulas are becoming an important bridge in how we support individuals and families through serious illness and into hospice care.

Unlike traditional medical roles, doulas offer non-medical, deeply personal support—helping with conversations, education, and planning long before a crisis point. Because they often have more time and flexibility, they can walk alongside families in ways that feel more human, grounded, and connected.

Hospice organizations are beginning to recognize the value of integrating doulas into care teams. When included earlier in the journey, doulas can help people better understand their options, access hospice sooner, and feel more supported emotionally, spiritually, and practically.

They also serve as trusted voices within their communities, helping to break down fears, increase awareness, and ensure care is more inclusive and culturally aligned.
At their core, end-of-life doulas help fill the gaps—bringing presence, education, and compassion to a part of life that is often misunderstood or avoided.

CLICK LINK FOR ARTICLE FROM HOSPICE NEWS
Written by Holly Vossel July 9th, 2025
https://hospicenews.com/2025/07/09/the-untapped-potential-of-end-of-life-doulas/

04/22/2026

Death isn’t something we often talk about.
But it’s something every one of us will experience.

One day, someone you love may need care at the end of life.
And in that moment, you won’t want to be searching for help or answers—
you’ll want to feel steady, supported, and prepared.
That’s why this training matters.

👉 us tomorrow, April 22nd, at 7pm EST for Death Doula World Training Day
CLICK LINK TO REGISTER:
https://training.doulagivers.com/a/2148256093/XT5ce8vt

04/17/2026

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04/16/2026

It is amazing that more and more people are becoming trained as End of Life Doulas!

It is time to bring back the sacredness of death. When we begin to embrace the fact that we will all eventually have our end of life experience, it will hep create a space for a more softer lading.

👉CLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SEAT FOR DEATH DOULA WORLD TRAINING DAY ON APRIL 22nd:
https://training.doulagivers.com/a/2148256093/XT5ce8vt

Nicole Kidman has revealed that she's learning to be a death doula. The actress, 58, told attendees at the University of San Francisco's Silk Speaker series on Saturday, April 11, that the idea came to her after her mother died in 2024.

04/16/2026

Don't forget to join us tomorrow night, April 16th from 7-8:30pm. We will be streaming live at JUMP Boise with special guest, Darra Wray founder of LEARN Idaho, My Data Diary+, My Care Companions & co-author of "Winning Strategies for Family Caregiving: Family Game Night".

This will be a conversation you will not want to miss as Darra will share her personal caregiving journey and all of the incredible offerings she has created in the community helping to provide education on aging and caregiving.

Death over Tea is a FREE monthly event now in person at
JUMP Boise, held on the 3rd Thursday from 7-8:30 pm.

👉CLICK LINK TO SAVE YOUR SEAT FOR THE IN-PERSON GATHERING: https://jumpboise.org/events/death-over-tea

👉CLICK LINK TO JOIN OUR LIVE STREAMING EVENT:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/637827277557

04/14/2026

Meet the heart behind True North Awakening in Boise.

Christine Soza is a Spiritual Advisor, guide and experienced practitioner who brings a grounded, compassionate presence to every session. Her work is rooted in helping others feel safe, supported, and seen—especially during times of transition or uncertainty.

If you’ve been looking for a different kind of support, this is a place to start.

Visit the website to learn more.

04/11/2026

Did you know Reiki can be done virtually?

Reiki isn’t limited by distance. Whether you’re in Boise or relaxing at home somewhere quiet, sessions can be just as effective without being in the same room. All you need is a comfortable space and a willingness to receive.

This is one of the most beautiful things about Reiki—it meets you exactly where you are.

Learn more about how virtual sessions work at True North Awakening. Visit the website; link in bio.

04/10/2026

One of my favorite mantras….
Only in a state of surrender am I truly free 💜

04/07/2026

Now meeting the 3rd Thursday of each month
April gathering: April 16th | 7:00–8:30 PM MST

Please note: Death Over Tea has moved from the 27th of each month to the3rd Thursday of each month.

Join us for tea, cookies, and meaningful conversation around grief, loss, strength, and healing. This is a hybrid event with both online and in-person options at JUMP. Boise

We are excited to have Darra Wray, CSA, MBA join us this month! Find all related links by clicking the link in my bio.

Darra Wray is a business professional, senior care consultant, and caregiving advocate from Boise, Idaho. Darra has more than 30 years of practical business and finance experience and an MBA from the Anderson School at UCLA. She also has a lifetime of personal experience as a family caregiver and patient advocate. She developed a true passion for family caregiving and elder care services through her personal life experiences.

In 2018, Darra became a Certified Senior Adviser (CSA) and launched My Care Companions. The mission of My Care Companions is to provide education, tools, resources to family caregivers. In 2020, she founded LEARN - Lifelong Education and Aging Resources Network Inc, a non-profit organization with a mission to help people navigate the joys and challenges of aging and caregiving. Darra received the Service to Senior’s award at the 2024 CSA Conference in recognition of her leadership of LEARN.

Darra co-authored the book Winning Strategies for Family Caregiving: Lessons from Family Game Night to help families learn how to “play” together to support their loved ones in the end game with the goal to have the best quality of life possible while preserving relationships and resources. She invites you to join her crusade to help individuals and families more effectively navigate and manage the aging and family caregiving process.