Mary McCall

For over 40 years, I have supported people and families with end-of-life care informally (first in my own family and then with colleagues and friends).  Professionally, I earned a PhD in Human Development and Aging, with a focus on aging in different societies and social policies that could support marginalized seniors. I taught at a college, while always doing community-based research and service with students and colleagues. When I retired from teaching, I began volunteering at the Senior Center in Iowa City, facilitating groups on death, end-of-life, and caregiving. My specialty is family communication and values-based decision-making. By clarifying and articulating values about what is most important for each family member or caregiver, as well as the dying person, decisions can be made and communicated clearly, reducing stress, easing the passage through death, and avoiding conflicted grief and bereavement. Through close listening and reflection, and the development of clear communication skills, I strive to support all those involved in the dying process to feel a sense of peace.

Education:  Bachelors and Doctorate degrees in Human Development and Aging (University of California, Davis and San Francisco)

Certifications:  Certified Values Coach; Certified Life Coach; Certified Death Doula through INELDA (International End-of-Life Doula Association)

To contact: mccallconsulting22@gmail.com