All The Wiser

Death Doula Diane Button has served as a companion to hundreds of clients and their families through the end of life process. She is a lead instructor at the University of Vermont's End of Life Doula Certificate program, a founding partner of the Bay Area End of Life Doula Alliance, and the author of the bestselling new book, Dear Death: Finding Meaning in Life, Peace in Death and Joy in an Ordinary Day. Today she shares the lessons she’s gathered from her clients through the years, whom she refers to as The Wisdom Keepers, so that the end of your life can be the best possible journey that it can be.In this episode:How she got into this line of work.Her advice on what to say and do when someone in your life is dealing with difficulty like illness or grief.The six questions she asks every client.What really brings people joy in the end.How to live well so that you can die well.Links & Resources:Facebook: Diane ButtonAuthor Page: www.dianebutton.comLead Instructor: University of Vermont, Larner College