In response to the growing national caregiver crisis recently spotlighted in the PBS documentary "Caregiving: A Crisis in America," narrated and executive produced by Bradley Cooper, Doulagivers Institute is offering a powerful, compassionate solution: a completely free 12-month educational course designed to support caregivers, families, and anyone navigating the end-of-life journey.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stirred by her experience as a hospice, oncology nurse, and death doula, Suzanne B. O'Brien RN has created free education to support caregivers in the US and abroad.
"Millions of Americans are thrust into the role of caregiver with no warning, no training, and no support. It's a crisis we can no longer ignore."
— Bradley Cooper, PBS Documentary Caregiving
With over 52 million unpaid caregivers in the United States and 70% reporting they feel overwhelmed (AARP), the need for practical training, emotional support, and community has never been more urgent.
In direct response, Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN—an internationally recognized hospice and oncology nurse, founder of Doulagivers Institute, global pioneer in the Death Doula Movement, and author of the international bestselling book The Good Death—launched The Good Death Book Club Experience, a free initiative delivering critical caregiver education and spiritual support in an accessible, compassionate format.
The Good Death Book Club Experience
A 12-Month Free Death and Dying Course
For Caregivers, Seekers, and Souls Who Want to Prepare with Peace
Every 2nd Thursday of the month.
Next Live Zoom Session – July 10, 2025 at 1 PM ET
Topic: The Phases of End-of-Life & Pain Management
Includes a free downloadable workbook
Register here:
This transformative course is based on O'Brien's bestselling book The Good Death: A Guide for Supporting Your Loved One Through the End of Life and provides monthly live teachings, a chapter-by-chapter exploration of the end-of-life process, and a global community of support—all free of charge.
"We will all have a caregiving story. The question is—will it be one filled with fear and regret, or one grounded in preparation, love, and peace?"
— Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN
Each session offers:
- A live, interactive class with expert guidance
- Practical tools to support loved ones with confidence and clarity
- A sacred space for healing, empowerment, and connection
- A downloadable workbook for ongoing integration
Caregiving Can Be a Sacred Gift—Not a Crisis
While PBS and voices like Bradley Cooper are helping raise awareness about the severity of the caregiving crisis, Doulagivers Institute is meeting the moment with real-world support. By offering The Good Death Book Club Experience as a free, accessible public service, the organization is creating a lifeline for millions of families across the globe.
All are welcome to join—caregivers, healthcare professionals, hospice workers, spiritual seekers, or those simply preparing for the future.
About Doulagivers Institute
Founded by Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN, Doulagivers Institute is a world leader in end-of-life education and advocacy. With over two decades of experience at the bedside and having trained thousands of end-of-life doulas around the world, Doulagivers is on a mission to transform how we care for the dying—and how we support the living.
About Suzanne B. O'Brien RN
Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN is the Founder & CEO of Doulagivers Institute. She is the author of the International Bestselling Book THE GOOD DEATH: A Guide For Supporting Your Loved One Through the End of Life ( Little Brown Spark, March 2025) Her life's mission is to increase access to high quality end of life education and care for patients and families throughout the world. She has developed free resources and trainings for family caregivers and practitioners from her firsthand experience as a hospice and oncology nurse and palliative care professional at the bedsides of more than 1,000 end of life patients.
Suzanne has been awarded "Worldwide Leader in Healthcare" by the International Nurses Association for creating Doulagivers Institute and was named Humanitarian Ambassador for Oprah Magazine in 2019 for her work to bring peace and comfort to those facing the end of life around the world.. She is also a founding member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's End of Life Doula Council and a founding member and Former VP of the
Her work has been featured in,,,, and and more!
Suzanne has been passionate about bringing back the awareness that "death is not a medical experience- it's a human one". She has taught the skill of how to care for someone who is dying (Doulagivers Level 1 End of Life Family Caregiver Training ) to over 369,000 worldwide.
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