Gentle Guidance After Loss

Understanding End-of-Life Support & Meaning

When you’ve walked through loss, questions and emotions can linger. This free, gentle 2-hour class offers a safe space to explore how end-of-life support works, the roles people play, and how presence can bring comfort and meaning, for the dying and for those who love them.

Led by Katie Duncan — Nurse Practitioner, hospice veteran, and end-of-life coach dedicated to helping others find understanding and meaning in life’s final chapter. Author of The Dying Process and Dear Caregiver, It’s Your Life Too.

On-demand video • No cost to join • We’ll email your access link instantly

★★★★★

"I can't say enough about Katie. Katie is great at holding space, how she teaches, and her knowledge of death and dying.

I wish that I had known what I know now the months leading up to my mom's death and the day of her death. I have been thinking about becoming a death doula for a while now and I am so glad that I took her course.

Thank you Katie!"

-Teresa Ritter
Yoga Instructor

★★★★★

"I had spent a couple of months trying to decide what my next step in life was going to be. I wanted a greater purpose and was seeking direction on how to get there.

That's when I decided to watch Katie's free introductory training video. That was it, that was all I needed to know to help me realize what I wanted to do and Katie was the one I wanted to help me get there! ... Katie will create something within you that is genuine, compassionate, patient, and educated!"

- Molly Petrocco
Funeral Home Assistant

★★★★★

“I initially saw Katie on Instagram and loved the kind, compassionate and loving way she spoke about caring for a dying person.

I was very interested in training for this type of volunteer work. Visiting her website enabled me to watch the free intro training video she offers. I was so very impressed with the amount of info shared

There is something special about Katie... I know you'll feel the same way."

- Kathleen Bucchianeri
Grief Coach / Widow

What You'll Learn

This class isn’t about medical tasks or technical skills. It’s about insight, connection, and the human side of end-of-life.

A Gentle Overview of Support Roles

See the different ways people can be present and helpful at the end of life.

The Power of Presence

Understand why simply being there — emotionally, spiritually, and physically — matters so deeply.

Finding Meaning in the Final Chapter

Hear real stories and reflections on how families and practitioners create moments of peace.

Wisdom from the Bedside

Receive compassionate insights gathered from years of sitting with the dying and their loved ones.

Space for Your Own Reflection

Use what you learn to explore what this understanding might mean for you, your healing, or your path forward.

Who Is This For?

 

This is for you if:

 

 

You’re Navigating Loss

Processing grief and seeking understanding or comfort.

I’m Katie Duncan — a nurse practitioner and former hospice nurse who has been privileged to sit with hundreds of people in their final days. I’ve witnessed love, loss, and moments of beauty even in the midst of deep grief.

If you’re here because you’ve experienced loss, I want you to know you’re not alone. This class is an invitation to explore, at your own pace, what end-of-life care looks like beyond the medical side — and to see how it can bring comfort, connection, and meaning.

Explore End-of-Life Support in a Safe Space

Join me for this gentle introduction. There’s no rush, no pressure — just a safe place to learn, reflect, and perhaps find a bit of peace.

On-demand video • No cost to join • We’ll email your access link instantly