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Series Introduction Photo credit: Juliane M. Life assessment is often misunderstood as a form of self-evaluation. It is frequently seen as taking stock in order to determine whether one is doing life “well enough” or falling behind. When approached this way, assessment can feel exposing or pressured, particularly in cultures that reward constant progress, social conformity, clarity, and decisiveness. For many people, the idea of self-assessment carries a quiet fear. Reflectio

One way end-of-life doula work can begin End-of-life doula work is not uniform, and there is no single way it must be practiced. Some doulas focus primarily on presence near death, others on practical planning, family support, ritual, or caregiving education. Life assessment is not included in every approach. What follows describes one way end-of-life support can begin: by pausing to understand where a person is now, before looking backward or ahead. This approach centers the