Contemplative Doula
Greetings! I'm Francesca Lynn Arnoldy, a community doula, author, and educator. I'm on a mission to raise awareness about the importance of death literacy while encouraging connection and compassion. JOIN ME ON THE JOURNEY!
Calling all Connectors!
~ Community Grief Literacy ~ Announcing the launch of a new website for a new grassroots initiative! The Community Grief Literacy Project Kindred Grief Care isn't just a guidebook for individuals. It's a tool people can gather around that encourages understanding, connection, and compassionate support. This new website contains pre-built programming kits ready for use in YOUR local neighborhood, workplace, volunteer organization, college, faith community, and other gathering spaces. Why?...
Contemplative Vision Map
What are you Dreaming Up? Winter is a wonderful time to retreat and reflect. And "taking stock" is an illuminating practice. By returning to meaningful memories, we get to enjoy them again. Which moments stand out from your year? Time in nature? Time at home? Time adventuring? Time with loved ones? Time creating? Time volunteering? What has time felt like to you? A gift? A thief? A blur? As I look back on 2025, I'm feeling so much gratitude. I went on an amazing trip to Azores with my family....
Researcher Doula
[Research News] I occasionally mention my research work, but in this month's newsletter, we'll go into detail about my years at the Vermont Conversation Lab... 1) The Backstory I first met Dr. Bob Gramling, head of the lab, in 2016 when developing the end-of-life doula training programs at UVM. I quickly recognized him as a kindred spirit. His calm demeanor, kind heart, and creative vision spoke to me. We worked together on some teaching projects and speaking events, and then I asked Bob to...
Greetings! I'm Francesca Lynn Arnoldy, a community doula, author, and educator. I'm on a mission to raise awareness about the importance of death literacy while encouraging connection and compassion. JOIN ME ON THE JOURNEY!