On Bright Wings

On Bright Wings Live fully, die well. Our mission is to educate, support, and guide all to the end of their journey.

Welcome to On Bright Wings

On Bright Wings is an innovative, creative, and sacred death midwifery service for end-of-life guidance, education, and support. We offer private in-home and in-facility consultations, guidance, and support; as well as workshops in dying consciously, grief and loss support, and end-of-life guidance and education for individuals, groups, and families. On Bright Wings us

es creative therapy techniques such as art, music, dialogue and reenactment, and guided imagery to achieve peace, comfort, and healing acceptance in preparation for life's next adventure. Trisha Jauchler, MA, MS, RDT/BCT is the founder and director of On Bright Wings. She is a Registered Drama Therapist, trained death midwife, and ordained non-denominational minister. She has over 25 years of experience leading educational, therapeutic, spiritual, and creative groups for adults, teens, and children. She is an adjunct professor at the Drama Therapy Institute of Los Angeles, and an instructor in the Pathway Program at UCLA Extension. About Owls:
In many cultures Owl is seen as guardian of the otherworld and protector of the dead. Wise Owl is ruler of the night and seer of souls, a keeper of spirits who have passed from one plane to another. Myth often tells of Owl accompanying a spirit to the otherworld, winging its newly freed soul from the physical world into the realm of spirit.

The right (and wrong) things to say to a grieving friend.
05/09/2026

The right (and wrong) things to say to a grieving friend.

It can be hard to find the right words to say to a friend whose loved one has died. Experts share the dos and don'ts of expressing condolences.

Death can be frightening, chiefly because we don’t know that what we’re seeing is a natural process.
05/07/2026

Death can be frightening, chiefly because we don’t know that what we’re seeing is a natural process.

When a loved one is dying, being told "we're not giving fluids" can feel shocking — even cruel. But it's actually an act of deep care. 💙

At end of life, the body is naturally shutting down. The kidneys can't process fluid. The lungs can fill up. The gut has stopped working. Adding IV fluids doesn't bring comfort — it can cause breathlessness, swelling, and distress.

What we do instead: gentle mouth care, moisturized lips, and being present.
Withholding fluids is not withholding love.
Save this to share with a family who needs to hear it. 🤍

Don’t let anyone ever tell you that you shouldn’t grieve them. They are family, too.
10/10/2025

Don’t let anyone ever tell you that you shouldn’t grieve them. They are family, too.

I hope death feels like….
09/12/2025

I hope death feels like….

Why we should avoid euphemisms when talking about death.
07/29/2025

Why we should avoid euphemisms when talking about death.

Thanks to Going with Grace for this. My rules are much the same, only dress me in something cool and flowy—ala Stevie Ni...
07/14/2025

Thanks to Going with Grace for this. My rules are much the same, only dress me in something cool and flowy—ala Stevie Nicks.

06/26/2025

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