HeartSpeak End-of-Life Companioning
A Compassionate Companion on Life's Final Journey
In the Press
December 22, 2022
Interview by
National Correspondent with
Scripps News - Denver 7
'Death Doula' Profession Rapidly Growing
featuring Cindy Kaufman
March 29, 2022
Doulas County
News-Press
Column hosted by the Seniors'
Council of Doulas County:
New Options in End-of-Life Care
by Cindy Kaufman
Colorado now has more options available for care at end of life than ever before. The vast array of options allow for more personal choice during the final days of life, as well as for funeral and body disposition. Every option available may not be right for you personally, but knowing and understanding your options will help you make the best choices for you and your loved ones.
May 16, 2021
Article in the Aurora Sentinel:
HOLDING SPACE: In a movement to embrace death, end-of-life doulas grow in popularity
"Kaufman and a small group of other doulas organized the collaborative because they saw a need for a common place for people working in the field. Somewhere they could connect services if they needed or just have a support system. The community has been steadily growing over the years, but Kaufman said she really saw an uptick about three years ago."
May 7, 2021
Podcast Interview with
Dead Funny Dead Serious Podcast
30 End-of-Life Doulas in 30 Days
March 5, 2021
Interview with
Boise State Public Radio - NPR in Idaho
Death Doulas Give Time To Those Running Out Of It
October 20, 2020
Podcast Guest Speaker
Three Things I've Learned
with Susan Dolci
The Mortal's Guide to Dying Well
July 21, 2020
Special Guest Interview
Podcast: Off the Cuff with SDJ
Hosted by Sunny Dawn Johnston
Cindy Kaufman: Death Educator, International Best-Selling Author, Certified End of Life Doula and Home Funeral Guide
In the Community - Education
December 7, 2022
Congregation Beth Evergreen
presentation for Hevra Kadisha
Rest Assured:
An End-of-Life Doula Approach to Preparing and Caring at End of Life
Annually since 2019
Provide training to students in the Psychology and Sociology of Death and Dying courses
Red Rocks Community College
Psychology/Social Dept.
Rest Assured: An End-of-Life Doula Approach to Preparing and Caring at End of Life
Annually since 2021
Provide training on communicating with older adults for medical students, nursing students, pharmacy students and dental students in the
COAST-IT Program
CU Anschutz Multidisciplinary Center on Aging
Effective Communication Skills With Older Adults: An End-of-Life Doula Approach
Annually since 2021
University of Colorado
School of Dental Medicine
Provide training on communicating with older adults to dental students.
February 23, 2021
Presentation to the
Doulas County Libraries -
Highlands Ranch
New Options in End-of-Life Care
Cindy shared the many options available to individuals and families as they approach end-of-life decisions and care, including professional doula services that complement better known hospice care and practices.
August 27-29, 2020
Colorado Bar Association &
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Virtual Conference Faculty
12th Annual Rocky Mountain Regional Elder Law Retreat, co-sponsored by the Elder Law Section of the CBA & Colorado Chapter of NAELA
Panel session - Good to Go: Counseling Clients on Medical and Psychological End of Life Decisions
Cindy's presentation - Dying Well (It's Not an Oxymoron)
In feedback received from attendees of this presentation, it was described as "gracious and loving."
