Staying Calm and Confident
Those two simple words—“Don’t panic”—are the best first advice anyone can get when they find themselves in stressful circumstances, whether those circumstances involve unfamiliar surroundings, a wild amount of difficult tasks, or an actual medical emergency. As a doula, you may even find yourself facing all three at once!
Caring for the Caretakers
We all know the importance of self care. Part of client care is making sure that the people who are caring for their loved ones have the time and the opportunity to care for themselves as well, whether that means getting away for an afternoon to do some shopping or just a couple of hours to get a decent meal and a nap.
