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Paul Pepper: Mickey Havener, End-of-Life Doula, "Feeling Overwhelmed'

By Paul Pepper
Published May 4, 2021 at 8:50 AM CDT
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Mickey Havener

A big part of being an end-of-life doula is being a good listener. When a person is told they have a finite amount of time left on Earth, that can trigger many emotions - one of which, according to MICKEY HAVENER, is the feeling of being overwhelmed. Her advice? Listen to their thoughts and concerns. It can make for a more peaceful transition. May 4, 2021

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Travis McMillen is the senior media producer at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. For KBIA, Travis oversees production of Views of the News and The Daily Blend with AC.
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