Committed to challenging death-dealing systems, dismantling harmful ideologies, and cultivating healing through empathetic engagement, education, advocacy, activism and direct service.
From Individuals to Organizations - Thoughtful Transitions has a solution to meet your needs.
Companion & Doula Services
Navigating life's transitions requires guidance and support, whether it's crafting birth plans, life plans, end-of-life care plans, finding pathways through grief, or imagining new ways to honor and remember loved ones. Our doula services help you reorient and rebuild at every stage—planning for the future, adjusting to new realities, mourning what is no longer present, and celebrating life's legacies.
We're here to help you find your way, offering personalized support tailored to your unique journey.
Grief Support
Our approach to grief support is holistic, recognizing the complex interplay of emotions that accompany any significant loss. Whether you're grappling with maternal mental health issues, navigating the deep sorrow of pregnancy or child loss, or adjusting to the absence of a parent, partner, or vital relationship, we are here to support you. We also extend our care to those dealing with the loss of a job or community, a shaken sense of identity, and navigating an ever-changing and unpredictable world.
At every step, we provide a perfect blend of presence, awareness, practical support, and guidance to help you and your community heal.
Consulting, Training & Education
We specialize in developing trauma-informed, grief-conscious, empathetic leaders across diverse fields. We tailor our training for clergy, spiritual care practitioners, chaplains, doulas, therapists, educators, activists, organizers, administrators, leaders, and learners who span multiple disciplines. We equip these professionals with the tools to integrate deep empathy and understanding into their practice, enhancing their ability to serve and lead effectively.
In addition to individual training, we accompany organizations that desire or are navigating transformative changes. Whether cultivating new visions, refining leadership approaches, or fostering a more inclusive and supportive culture, we provide expert guidance to help your organization evolve and thrive in meaningful ways.
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Black Lives, Death, and Grief Matter
“I came face to face with a hospital system that, despite its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives still disregards black life, ignores black death, silences black grief, and shames the Black griever.”
There are a number of compassionate and caring doulas in Philadelphia. Some of us are featured in this conversation in The Inquirer.
Dr. J joins others in discussing End-of-Life Planning in VOX.
Dr. J joins others in talking about end-of-life support.