A forest and mountain vista showing a sunrise over the forest on the left and a twilight sky over the mountains and forest on the right, suggesting an unending cycle of life. The words Embracing the end of life appear over the image.

Embracing the end of life.

Walking Each Other Home

Welcome, friend. Walking Each Other Home is a comprehensive resource for End-of-Life care and education. We offer hope and share practical information for individuals, family members, and health care professionals.

“We are all just walking each other home.”

—Ram Dass

We Are the Medicine.

Many struggle with the concept of death.

In this Tedx talk, Dr. Kevin Dieter shares what he has learned from his patients and how we can cultivate a new approach to the dying process.

Bás Sona Blog

It is an old Celtic tradition to embrace death and wish for someone a Bás Sona, a blessed or happy death.

The Bás Sona blog is centered on the idea of embracing the end of life with compassion. Dr. Kevin Dieter offers insights, practical advice, and resources for individuals and health care providers who are navigating the end of life.

Bás Sona Blog
Connecting the Dots — Part 2
Connecting the Dots — Part 2

"It doesn't interest me who you know or how you came to be here. I want to know if you will stand in the centre of the fire with me and not shrink back."

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Connecting the Dots - Part One
Connecting the Dots - Part One

Through the wisdom of the Celts, I was to discover a fundamental understanding of how to approach spiritual pain.

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Why do I do this work?
Why do I do this work?

Being present with the dying is an opportunity to receive “final gifts.”

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Join the Community

  • Dr. Kevin Dieter offers workshops/classes for medical and nursing students and professionals. Learn More.

  • Dr. Kevin Dieter is available for speaking engagements on a variety of topics designed to demystify the end of life. Learn More.

  • Sign up for the Bás Sona blog, and explore links to others in the End-of-Life care community who share information, experiences, and writings about embracing this inevitable stage of life. Learn More & Subscribe.