Creating Space That Encourages Love

Companionship at the end of our lives can be fleeting and advocacy even more so. As an end-of-life doula I believe it’s crucial to discover my clients wishes. I aim to empower them to have the death they want. It is also important that their circle of care is informed of these desires. As a daughter of aging and passed on parents, I know that sometimes a third party or someone more removed from the family can be highly helpful to reveal unknown needs without possible familial complications.

Presence

As a family member of a dying person, we often focus on the now, becoming very present. Thinking about what comes next may seem daunting. In the role of a doula, I offer resources, planning and support for many areas post death. This allows family to stay in the now.

Knowledge is Power

Education is a staple of my doula practice. I believe by demystifying and explaining with plain and open language, we can become far less likely to be afraid. As a mother, I use clarifying language and have hard conversations regularly, to help with the demystify many areas of life and death. Gaining knowledge around the dying process holds great power in defining our last days, as the family and the dying one. Knowing that an experience is normal and a part of the labor of death can bring peace to those who are nervous or afraid of letting go.

I Come Equipped

Training with INELDA or the International End-of-Life Doula Association has given me the opportunity to expand my capacity of how I hold space and show up for individuals in need. This includes the family and the loved one.

My approach is intentional and respectful to the client and the entire circle of care, which may have many facets. When I am invited into the home for a doula service it is my absolute honor to serve during this sacred time. My main objective is to lessen the mental load (for the dying and family alike) and bring ease to a massive transition.

I volunteer with Hospice and spend many hours being of service in countless ways. I am a companion, an advocate, an extra set of eyes and bring a loving presence.