Dragonfly End-of-Life Services

07/29/2026

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07/09/2026

Registration closes soon!

Honor the connection between people and their pets by enrolling in the Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate at PACE! 🐕

Led by specialists in veterinary medicine and thanatology, this 6-week online course provides the essential training needed to offer compassionate guidance and professional support during end-of-life transitions. Gain the credibility and expertise to assist both animals and their families when they need it most.

“I am very grateful to have found and done this course. The instructor and facilitator modeled the right kind of behavior and approach, which was helpful in applying the theories of doula-ship. I also think the course just made me an overall better person!” - Leslie Harris, Program Alumnae

Ready to make a difference? The summer session starts on July 27, and registration closes July 20. Learn more and secure your spot: https://bit.ly/3ypFTW4

07/09/2026

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🩺 Angela Shook, CHPA · Dragonfly End-of-Life Services

Angela Shook works at the intersection of human and animal end-of-life care as a doula, pet loss grief specialist, and past president of the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance. Her message is simple: do not wait. Her session, "The Best Time is Now: Companion Animal Advance Care Planning," helps families and teams make decisions before a crisis forces them.

🎓 This is one of 30+ hours of RACE and CVPM-approved CE at the 2026 Annual IAAHPC Conference. Join Angela Shook and the full lineup live September 25 to 27, or stream every session on demand for 30 days after.

🔗 Register here: https://www.accelevents.com/e/innovate-withintention

06/28/2026

Registration Deadlines Approaching for July UVM Courses!

🌿 MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHEN IT MATTERS MOST 🌿

Registration is now open for the University of Vermont's End-of-Life Care Certificate Programs! Whether you're a healthcare professional, caregiver, hospice volunteer, counselor, veterinary professional, or someone called to provide compassionate support, there's a program designed to help you build the knowledge and skills to serve others during life's most meaningful transitions. We hope to see you in our next session!! 🫶

📅 Classes begin July 13, 2026 (Register by July 6)
• End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate
• Grief & Bereavement Specialist Professional Certificate
• End-of-Life Doula Business Foundations Professional Certificate
• Pet Loss Support Group Specialist Certificate

📅 Classes begin July 27, 2026 (Register by July 20)
• Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate
• Pediatric End-of-Life Doula Specialist Certificate
• Navigating Change & Life Transitions Professional Certificate

These flexible, fully online certificate programs are taught by experienced professionals and provide practical, compassionate training you can immediately apply in your work and community.

Reserve your spot today and take the next step in supporting individuals, families, and communities with confidence and compassion.

Learn more and register: https://learn.uvm.edu/program/end-of-life-care-certificates/

Offered online, UVM’s end-of-life courses help you support the dying and their loved ones with compassionate care as a death doula or grief support person.

06/22/2026

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Pets may be doing more than offering companionship as we age.

A long-term study published in Scientific Reports found that adults over 50 who owned dogs or cats experienced slower cognitive decline compared to non-pet owners. Dog owners showed stronger memory retention over time, while cat owners had a slower loss of verbal skills, pointing to possible benefits tied to daily routines, mental stimulation, and social interaction.
Researchers note that while pets aren’t a cure, they may play a meaningful role in supporting brain health as people get older.