Author Archives: Catherine Shovlin

sacred death book

In this book about death, dying and grief, Catherine invites you on a transformative journey to challenge your fears so you can become more comfortable with these profound human experiences so you can support yourself and others. Improve your relationship with death to enhance your relationship with life. With unwavering clarity and compassion, Catherine exploresContinue reading “sacred death book”

working with dying

As part of my End of Life Doula training with Living Well Dying Well we discussed principles of working with others during their journey to death. Seven years later I realise how strong a role these principles have played in defining my approach to this work and so I share them here – in my own wordsContinue reading “working with dying”

Death training

Do you find yourself at odds with family and old friends in your attitudes to death? Or maybe the thought terrifies you and you are ready to understand why and shift that feeling. Maybe you are currently grieving and confused by the process. If you are interested in joining me for the next planned SacredContinue reading “Death training”

The Unknown Soldier Speaks

I am not just a news story I am more than a statisticThe essence of my death is so much more and so much less than the media could ever convey I am not an unknown personNot to my mother, my brother, my nieces and nephewsWho giggle as they pull on the many pockets of my uniform“See you soon,Continue reading “The Unknown Soldier Speaks”