Consulting Betwixt
Change is inevitable, but we are not guaranteed to navigate changes with grace. My name is Dana and I partner with people and organizations in periods of transition to help them thrive in the spaces "betwixt" what has been and what will be.
Magic can happen in that space between.
I partner with people in three ways: with leaders of organizations undergoing change, with individuals as a coach, grief partner or circle keeper, and at end-of-life with those who are dying and their circle of support.
Organizations - Facilitating Change
I partner with small nonprofits, businesses and agencies to plan and implement a thoughtful transition process for organizations facing changes in leadership, strategy, programs and practice.
I work with organizations rooted in their values of service and I design processes and plans that align with their missions. Strategic planning, program development, succession planning and communications design can all work together to help you achieve your vision.
Coaching, Circles and Seminars
I work with people individually or in small groups to explore your past, your power, and your relationship with change, loss, fear, grief, and death. Together, we build resilience in the face of change.
Through one-on-one coaching, I can partner with you as you navigate a life change with grace. As a grief partner, I hold a supportive space for you to grieve in a world that asks us to move on too soon.
I lead seminars, workshops and give presentations in the community about end-of-life planning, grief, facing death to live fully, and other topics. Please reach out to see if my offerings are a good fit for your organization.
End-of-Life Planning and Care
As an end-of-life doula, I partner with individuals who are dying and their loved ones to reflect on their lives, create remembrance projects, design and implement vigil plans, accompany the dying person through their final days, and support loved ones after a loss. I also work with people who want to plan for end-of-life before it is upon them. This planning is a gift to oneself and to loved ones, creating a legacy of care, attention and mindfulness.
Working with Me
Commitment to You
I am committed to working with you through your change, asking the right questions, and holding space for your learning process. I bring more than two decades of experience in teaching, research, project management, program and event design, and facilitation. As an educator, end-of-life doula, grief partner and circle keeper, I help you engage your curiosity, open up to learning, and face change with courage.
I am committed to equity and inclusion and I design my programs and consultations to support your needs and honor your experiences. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and inclusive, engaged in anti-racist efforts and committed to continued learning and action to dismantle systems of oppression.