How I help
No two families are the same. Sometimes as the dying process begins, family members and caregivers let me know in some way what support they need. They may want help in understanding what is happening, or what to expect. They may need respite from time-to-time to take a moment for themselves . . . so I can be there for that. Sometimes they want a reassuring presence to help them get through a confusing or difficult moment. In this work, I’ve discovered individuals with a large support network, where their families may need only minimal guidance, and then other families where the need for respite support is greater, or the families are more comfortable with a Doula’s presence and guidance.
Unique Supports of End-of-Life Doulas:
-Guidance to ensure that the Vigil Plan is carried out as intended.
-Offering of anticipatory grief work with family and/or caregivers
-Offering of Reiki healing, guided imagery, and meditation for the dying, as well as family.
-Doula holds a sacred space where all in attendance are uniting together to say goodbye.
No rush, no pressure, just being in the present moment as you are.