The Peaceful Presence Project

Press Release : Partners In Care - Oregon Partners In Care, the leading and most trusted provider of hospice, home health, and palliative care services in Central Oregon, will be introducing an official end-of-life doula program in partnership with The Peaceful Presence Project. Based in the Partners In Care volunteer department, the end-of-life doulas will be trained Partners In Care volunteers dedicated to providing an additional layer of non-clinical support for patients and families receiving services. The Peaceful Presence Project, in collaboration with the palliative care and hospice teams, created the specifically tailored curriculum, to train a cohort of volunteers with a deeper knowledge, understanding, and enhanced non-clinical skills centered around serious illness and companioning. These doula volunteers will be integrated into the interdisciplinary team, so that patients and families have the option for additional supportive services. “We are excited to partner with Partners In Care to develop an in-house doula program—an innovative model that expands compassionate, person-centered end-of-life care. This collaboration deepens our shared commitment to providing holistic support for patients and their families during life’s final transition,” said Elizabeth Johnson, executive director of The Peaceful Presence Project. As of 2024, only six percent of hospice providers in the United States plan to integrate end-of-life doulas, making this deeply personal, non-medical care a rare yet invaluable addition. This program is the first of its kind in Central Oregon with Partners In Care as the first hospice organization to have trained end-of-life doulas integrated as part of the care teams. “This program strengthens our long-standing collaboration with The Peaceful Presence Project, enhancing the support we provide to patients and families at life’s end,” said Shannon Campbell, Partners In Care volunteer department. “It also offers a new opportunity for dedicated volunteers from our nearly 200-strong team, who already bring companionship, music, canine visits, medication delivery, and more to those in our care. By embracing this initiative, Partners In Care reaffirms its commitment to honoring each person’s journey with compassion and dignity—leading the way in holistic, heart-centered care.” If someone is interested in volunteering with Partners In Care, they can learn more at www.partnersbend.org or call (541) 382-5882 to speak with a team member. https://lnkd.in/gwwk-3KH

The Peaceful Presence Project 2025 Continuing Education Series Presents: Ceremonies of Remembrance & Bereavement Online Workshop, Thursday April 17, 2025 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm PACIFIC TIME, $25 Workshop Fee How do we honor and strengthen the continuity of relationships across the veil of life and death? Holly will share inspiring examples of creative rituals from living memorials and meaningful celebrations of life to home funerals and “re-dos” of ceremonies that went wrong or never happened. Details and registration under “events” at link in bio and our website, https://lnkd.in/eficyTFU #endoflifecare #endoflifedoula #deathdoula #compassionatedeath #compassionatepresence #compassionatecommunities

Just 10 spots remain! ?? Join us for our SPRING 2025 FACILITATED END OF LIFE DOULA TRAINING PROGRAM Our facilitated Spring course runs from April 9 - May 28, 2025. The course materials open to enrolled students on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025. Registration link under “Training” on our website! Questions? Email [email protected] #endoflifecare #endoflifedoula #deathdoula #compassionatedeath #compassionatepresence #compassionatecommunities

Many thanks to the @sistersnugget for sharing about our latest community initiative : Central Oregon Connection Cafes! Read the full article online via @sistersnugget, or at our website under “media”. Our connection cafés provide a welcoming and compassionate space for supportive conversations about illness, death, and grief. Winter Connection Cafes are being hosted throughout Central Oregon at the Council on Aging, Redmond Senior Center, Sisters Library, Crooked River Ranch and Shepherd’s House. For more information, to attend a Café, or to refer someone, you can visit our website for more information! The initiative has been generously funded by St. Charles, the Rosendin Foundation, Central Oregon Health Quality Alliance and the Oregon Office of Rural Health. #endoflifecare #endoflifedoula #deathdoula #compassionatedeath #compassionatepresence #compassionatecommunities

?? Join us for Part 1 this Thursday evening! DYING WITH DEMENTIA: A 2-PART ONLINE WORKSHOP, $40 Registration Fee for 2-Part Workshop ?? Part 1: Supporting Communication & Connection Feb. 20, 2025, 5:00-6:30 Pacific Time, Online via Zoom ?? Part 2: Enrichment at End of Life March 6, 2025, 5:00-6:30 Pacific Time, Online via Zoom Guest Presenter : Patty Schwab, CMDCP & MS-Gerontology, is a Dementia Care Navigator serving Central Oregon. Pre-registration required, sign up under “events” at link in bio, or via our website under the “events” tab #endoflifecare #endoflifedoula #deathdoula #compassionatedeath #compassionatepresence #compassionatecommunities

Our connection cafés provide a welcoming and compassionate space for supportive conversations about illness, death, and grief. Winter Connection Cafes are being hosted throughout Central Oregon at the Council on Aging, Redmond Senior Center, Sisters Library, Crooked River Ranch and Shepherd’s House. For more information, to attend a Café, or to refer someone, you can visit our website for more information! The initiative has been generously funded by St. Charles, the Rosendin Foundation, Central Oregon Health Quality Alliance and the Oregon Office of Rural Health. #endoflifecare #endoflifedoula #deathdoula #compassionatedeath #compassionatepresence #compassionatecommunities

This past week, our Co-Founder and Program Director Erin Collins, MNE, RN, CHPN attended the Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Colorado. She presented a deep dive into Medical Aid in Dying along with other clinicians from across the country. We are honored to continue to help hold these important conversations around compassionate end of life care. #endoflifecare #endoflifedoula #deathdoula #compassionatedeath #compassionatepresence #compassionatecommunities

Enrollment opens today! ?? SPRING 2025 FACILITATED END OF LIFE DOULA TRAINING PROGRAM Our facilitated Spring course ($799) runs from April 9 - May 28, 2025. The course materials open to enrolled students on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025. The Live Zoom sessions will take place on Wednesday afternoons from 12:00 pm noon - 1:30 PM PST during weeks 1, 3, 5 and 8 of the program. Zoom sessions are scheduled for the following dates : April 9th, April 23rd, May 7th, and May 28th. You will begin your studies on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 with Module #1, so you have a full week of learning prior to our first live zoom session together on April 9th. In addition to these full student cohort + faculty facilitated live zoom meetings, you will also be required to meet in small groups in weeks 2, 4 and 6, based upon self-scheduling within your small group. Registration link under “Training” on our website! Questions? Email [email protected] #endoflifecare #endoflifedoula #deathdoula #compassionatedeath #compassionatepresence #compassionatecommunities

Social isolation and loneliness are common challenges for those living with or caring for someone with a chronic or serious illness. Many in Central Oregon also lack supportive spaces to process grief and navigate the transitions that come with loss. Our Community Connector pilot program seeks to address these gaps by fostering social connections and improving health outcomes for individuals facing serious illness, caregiving, and grief. Through this initiative, trained Traditional Health Workers (THWs) and end-of-life doulas facilitate Connection Cafés—welcoming spaces where participants can share experiences, identify personal strengths, and build meaningful relationships. The program also offers skill-building, community engagement, and resource coordination to ensure individuals receive the compassionate support they need. The initiative has been generously funded by St. Charles, the Rosendin Foundation, Central Oregon Health Quality Alliance and the Oregon Office of Rural Health. Winter Connection Cafes are being hosted at the Council on Aging, Redmond Senior Center, Sisters Library, Crooked River Ranch and Shepherd’s House. For more information, to attend a Café, or to refer someone, you can visit our website for more information! #endoflifecare #endoflifedoula #deathdoula #compassionatedeath #compassionatepresence #compassionatecommunities

The Peaceful Presence Project 2025 Continuing Education Series Presents: DYING WITH DEMENTIA: A 2-PART ONLINE WORKSHOP, $40 Registration Fee for 2-Part Workshop ?? Part 1: Supporting Communication & Connection Feb. 20, 2025, 5:00-6:30 Pacific Time, Online via Zoom ?? Part 2: Enrichment at End of Life March 6, 2025, 5:00-6:30 Pacific Time, Online via Zoom Guest Presenter : Patty Schwab, CMDCP & MS-Gerontology, is a Dementia Care Navigator serving Central Oregon. Pre-registration required, sign up under “events” at link in bio, or via our website under the “events” tab #endoflifecare #endoflifedoula #deathdoula #compassionatedeath #compassionatepresence #compassionatecommunities