Soulstice of Scottsdale - SOS

12/30/2025

I am going to be spending the better part of 2026 focusing on my own health journey, leaning upon those things I’ve learned to trust and value above all else: faith, family, friendship and fortitude.
For those seeking an End of Life Doula, please check directories located through NEDA or INELDA.

10/29/2025

On a personal note, my therapy dog Lexi has been providing her services exclusively to me the past several weeks as I face the challenges of immunotherapy adverse effects. This panacea in treatment can run an unexpected course but I remain hopeful to get through this with the proper interventions.

09/23/2025

To find an End of Life Doula (EOLD) near you, please visit: https://nedalliance.org/ or https://inelda.org/find-a-doula/
Regretably, I am no longer offering consults on becoming an EOLD due to the volume of inquiries I receive and current personal circumstances.

Looking for an end-of-life doula to help support and guide you through the dying process? Search our directory.

09/15/2025

Throughout September, we bring attention to Su***de Awareness Month. If you are suffering with such difficult thoughts, please call 988 in the US for urgent intervention. If you are grieving or supporting someone who has lost a loved one due to su***de, helpful information can be found here: https://www.supportaftersu***de.org.au/about-grief/supporting-someone-who-is-grieving/

09/11/2025

When stepping into death care or grief support on any level, it is essential to honor the spiritual practices of the individual(s) involved. As endorsed by Rogers Behavioral Health, this includes empowering individuals to identify where their religion or spirituality has helped and/or hindered their healing process, exploring what comes to mind when one thinks of the divine or sacred, guarding sacred space to honor one’s experience of the divine, exploring religious and spiritual language used in meaning making, or how we interpret events in our lives and incorporating
sacred texts, poems, or music lyrics that align with an individual's spiritual practice.

09/10/2025

Not only do I have a therapy dog to bring on visits, I enjoy therapy dog visits! Meet Ember from Mayo Clinic spreading her sunshine to patients.
Therapy animals help reduce stress and anxiety while improving mood. They also have a calming effect on the body by lowering blood pressure and increasing “feel-good hormones” like endorphins.

09/05/2025

September is also Prostate Cancer Awareness month. Catching prostate cancer early, before it spreads, can allow for greater options and better outcomes.

09/03/2025

08/25/2025

Caroline Klein left this world with the hope that "if one good thing can come out of this, then that makes makes me happy". Reading this article about her courageous attitude has inspired me, and I've no doubt countless others, to ensure her eternal happiness.

She saw her cancer diagnosis as a “license to live” — and hoped to be remembered for the way she did just that.

08/19/2025

August is National Wellness Month. While this page tends to focus on illness, we mustn't forget to overlook nurturing wellness: exercise, nutrition, rest and sleep, mindfulness, social connections, hobbies, seeking support, journaling, active listening, practicing gratitude, setting boundaries, honoring one's spirit are among the practices that can keep us vital and heard no matter what stage of life.

08/06/2025

This article can help find the words - and actions - to support those faced with a loss, or even a difficult diagnosis.

Suffering a bereavement is one of the hardest experiences anyone can go through in life. Receiving love and support from others can make a huge difference, so it’s wonderful that you want to be there for someone who’s grieving and that you’re thinking carefully about how to help them.

08/06/2025

Approximately 90% of all melanomas are caused by ultraviolet radiation. During this Sun Safety Awareness month, remember an ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure.