My goal is to provide compassionate support through your end of life and grief journeys, from the initial diagnosis to the time of death and beyond. In my service model, I emphasize PLANNING. There is significant evidence to suggest that people who thoughtfully plan their end of life path have a more peaceful passing than those who do little or no planning.  

 

As an End of Life Doula and Grief Educator, I can provide the following services:

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• Diagnosis Support: I help you navigate the logistical and emotional challenges that arise after a terminal diagnosis or the onset of a life-limiting disease. I focus on advance care planning, creating a support team to meet immediate and future needs, and the emotional stress of a difficult diagnosis.

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• Navigation of the End-of-Life Journey: I educate you and your loved ones about the physical and emotional aspects of dying, suggesting comfort interventions, and coordinating with other service providers, including hospice and palliative care. ​

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• Empower Choices: I empower my patients to make their own decisions about how they want their dying process to go. As your advocate, I do my best to be sure your wishes are respected and carried out. ​

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• Open the Conversation:  ​Death is oten a taboo topic for many people in our culture.  As a death doula, I facilitate honest conversations about end of life with you and your loved ones.

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• Emotional Support: I provide emotional support and a calming presence for the dying person and your loved ones. I can facilitate discussions of regrets and unresolved issues, and help create a supportive and loving environment for you and your loved ones. 

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• Planning for a Meaningful Ending: I help you focus on what matters most in the time remaining, planning the vigil and memorial services (including obituary and eulogy), and creating a sacred space for reflection.

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• Legacy and Life Review:  I can guide you in crafting a meaningful legacy project that reflects your life and values. Whether it's writing a memoir, creating a family heirloom, or cataloguing your photographs, we explore options that resonate. This process honors your life and provides comfort and cherished memories for your loved ones

     

• Vigil Support: A vigil is a time for loved ones to gather around a dying person, offering comfort, love, and companionship in their final days and hours.  I will create a peaceful and nurturing environment, tending to physical and emotional needs, assisting with practical matters, and allowing family members to focus on being present. 

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• Grief and Loss Education: I help you and your loved ones navigate the complex terrain of grief and loss. I offer tools and strategies to help you understand and process emotions, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and find meaning in the face of loss. 

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• Death Anxiety Coaching: Fear of death can be paralyzing, preventing people from truly embracing life. Avoiding conversations about mortality and end-of-life planning can create unnecessary stress. I can help you overcome this anxiety, help you plan for the inevitable, and help you live a more fulfilling life.

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