The holidays are upon us once again, and once again I am reminded of the darkest years of my life. As a child and early teen, the holidays were a time of wonder and hope. I couldn’t wait to put … Read More
There’s a buzz happening on the doula community, a buzz that doulas offering free services hurt other doulas. There is no doubt that for many doula work is heart work. Historically most doulas seem to enter the profession from a … Read More
Metamorphosis: any complete change in appearance, character, circumstances, etc. The other day I was at a coffee shop for an interview with a prospective client. I had arrived a bit early. I took a quick look around and didn’t … Read More
.. The Agency Model of Tucson Doulas When founding Tucson Doulas, we gave careful thought to the agency’s financial sustainability. As the first doula agency in southern Arizona, it was necessary for to us to build a solid … Read More
I stumbled across a post a few years ago that really seemed to sum up the evolution that my practice style as a doula has taken. You can read it here: Holding the Space: A Doula’s Best Gift. The author, … Read More
1. I was born and raised in Southern Ohio. I grew up a block from the Ohio River and my heart and my son are still there. 2. I have been married since 1993 years and have 3 children; … Read More