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Having first learned about the #ThresholdChoir movement during my death doula training in 2020, I am delighted to share that my community now has a chapter of our very own! The San Fernando Valley Threshold Choir is an eclectic and diverse group of singers harnessing the power of music to provide comfort and kindness at bedside for the ill and those at the end of life. Established in 2025, we are thrilled to provide this free service to the San Fernando Valley.
We have been practicing the acappella lullabies from the Threshold Choir repertoire for several months now and the three part harmony is so tasty to be a part of! Please visit our official webpage for more information about this offering, how to book the choir for your facility or home vigil, and how you may join us as a vocalist. We look forward to sharing these songs with you!
The applied improvisation community has demonstrated many practical uses for improv theatre games, from strengthening leadership, to building community, and empowering storytelling for businesses and brands. I was grateful to connect with Mike Brown of NYC's Pineapple Improv show to discuss how I've been using improv as a tool for connection and catharsis in my grief doula practice. Check out our episode here and please share your thoughts in the comments!
I put together a new presentation on Coping with Grief & the LA Fires, which is an ongoing emergency in Los Angeles. The process was helpful for naming the various experiences us Angelenos have had over the past 10 days. Even if you did not lose your home, you may be grieving and your grief is worthy of naming.
Please check it out here, or send me an email if you'd like to me present this or other grief related topics to your organization.
I am so very grateful to the clients and friends who have shared feedback from their experience working with Good Grief Doula. Please take a look at their comments below :)
"Honestly Kat may have been the best speaker I have ever heard." - BJ
"Kat has been a lifesaver for me since I lost my husband. Ever good natured and reliable, she has helped me to organize and downsize from one house to another—moving, categorizing and labelling, storing, saving, giving away, shedding the unnecessary—never judgmental. Despite my easily distractible mind, with her uncanny ability to remember details and to remind me of what I’ve said I want for my new life and home, she helps me maintain focus and to move forward toward that goal. She never loses sight of the bigger picture. We’ve made huge progress together in this long, interesting, creative (often hilarious), collaborative process that makes this chapter of my life very, very good." - JP
"After struggling with the loss of my parents for over five years, I googled "grief doula" on a whim and found Kat. What a blessing! Kat customized our sessions to fit where I was and what I needed and did so with compassion and grace that my heart so needed. She helped me navigate not only the loss of my parents, but other losses in my life. I will carry what I learned from Kat throughout my life and will always be grateful for the healing that she facilitated." - MP
"Kat was the light I needed during a dark period in my life. I lost my mother unexpectedly right before the start of the new year and wasn't sure where to turn. I found myself opening up very quickly; it was extremely cathartic. I highly recommend speaking with her to anyone who has lost a loved one, a pet, a relationship, a connection." - MM
"I’m grateful for the support I received from Kat during one of the hardest times of my life. She was my person as I: had questions about my existence, dealt with this new and very real vacancy in my life, and processed some raw emotions. She personalized every interaction, brought authenticity, and was flexible in how she leveraged her tools and frameworks through her approach. Everything we discussed resonated and I can’t imagine not having this kind of support in my life. I’ve told my inner circle about Kat and think everyone who is ready to embrace this type of processing should engage with Kat!" - LL
"I feel so much better. Expressing everything to someone really helped. 10/10 would recommend - thank you!" - Anonymous
"My experience working with Kat was simply amazing! I felt seen and heard from the first interaction onward. The grief sessions were a safe space where I was able to be myself and make sense of my grief. I loved how the grief release package was structured in such a way that each session responded to a need I had at that specific time. I also enjoyed each homework assignment and how Kat drew from several practices to help me see new things and old things in new ways! I am reminded of a quote by Carl Jung reflecting on my experience with Kat: 'The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.' Kat gave me a toolkit to bravely face my grief and I feel empowered to do so with confidence now. If you are reading this, I am sorry for the loss that brought you here, but also you will be in great hands working with Kat!!" - RB
"Kat was so empathetic, tender and kind. Very grateful for her intuitive grace." - HF
"Kat was AMAZING, she gave me so many resources and amazing service, she was so kind and made me feel respected. I'm so happy I met her." - Anonymous
"Kat did the most beautiful job of counseling me through a very profound loss in my life two years ago. My most beloved non-human family member was facing her final days, and Kat graciously held space for her loss as she would have if she had been a person. I think that's so important: loss of an animal isn't always given the weight it deserves in our culture. But Kat understood what this transition symbolized for me and how hard it was. I can't recommend her enough." - LK
"This woman has an innate ability to both calm and inspire, igniting something in me. Kat has a wonderful presence and I always feel better after working with her." - ST
"'Kat was super helpful... I liked that she shared resources with me that feel like tangible things I can use as I continue to work through the things I am trying to unlock. She obviously couldn't solve my problem, as it was out of her control, but did everything possible to help" - Anonymous
"Kat is a real life angel. She is one of the most intuitive, calming and nurturing humans I have ever met. She is always there to show empathy and support especially in time of need. She creates a safe space to help open up and guide you through what you are trying to process. You can express yourself to her with out judgement. She helps guide you to exactly where you need to be (even if you don’t know where you should be). I have nothing but kind things to say about Kat. Her dedication to helping others speaks volumes, she is truly one of a kind and I am forever grateful to know her. I give her 5 stars and HIGHLY recommend her!" - JF
"Kat is amazing! I thought about the discussion for several days after we met. I really appreciate how knowledgable and thoughtful Kat is. Kat has a true gift and makes discussing grief and death comforting. I wouldn't hesitate to refer, or seek Kat's guidance in the future." - TO
"I received an understanding ear, I was comforted and uplifted, and then was able to talk about self-care step by step to slowly get back up. It helped me a lot and felt genuine." - Anonymous
It’s natural to feel tempted to hand over the reins and ask someone to “just tell me what to do!” when engulfed by loss. But grief doesn’t work that way, and neither do we.
Check out the blog I wrote for The Grievery on autonomy and self-empowerment in grief support here.
I’m honored to share my interview on "griefsense" podcast! Chatting with Mimi was like connecting with a dear old friend - she facilitated a conversation full joy and vulnerability.
Together, we discuss:
- Why my grandparents encouraged my path to end-of-life service
- How the TV show "Dope Sick" brought new compassion to an old grief
Our shared insights as serial grievers
- How we can use creativity and especially music as an outlet for grief release
“griefsense is a podcast that holds space for dialogue around loss and confronting mortality through the lens of social justice, creative expression, and what it means to channel our grief to be present in life— tapping into our inner #griefsense in the process”
Tune in to discover how embracing grief can lead to unexpected gifts of inspiration and resilience: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kat-primeau-on-growing-up-in-hospice-finding-your-gifts/id1700008377?i=1000657444212
