At a time when people struggle with dying and grief, an end-of-life or death doula is a source of comfort and stability. They are trained professionals who provide emotional and practical support.
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Death doulas are not medically trained. However, they can help with everything from advance directives to conducting vigil and supporting people in grief. In doing so they can also conduct a structured life review, assist with creating legacy messages and personalized rituals, and deal with quality of life issues and the needs for patient advocacy.
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As the end of life approaches, a death doula helps ease the transition for both the person passing away and the people they will be leaving behind.
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The role of a doula is not limited to emotional and practical support. They also create an environment where a dying person and those close to them can feel safe to explore the spiritual side of dying. For many people, this is an essential part of the end-of-life process.
Upcoming Classes
End-of-Life Doula Training
All doulas benefit from undergoing training before they begin working with families. The training covers a wide range of topics, including how to provide support during end-of-life transitions, how to communicate with clients, and how to deal with grief and loss.
Through The Gateless Gate Retreat
This unique retreat draws from two profound traditions, End-of-Life Doulas and Zen Buddhism. They offer different perspectives, but share a deep commitment to exploring fundamental questions: Who are you really? What does it mean to die? and, How do you live—and even die—with a deep sense of meaning?
ABOUT ME
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) as well as a death doula. I have worked with hundreds of dying individuals and their loved ones as a hospice social worker, volunteer coordinator, and manager. As a doula I have been at the bedside of a great many people as they journeyed through the dying process. I have also maintained a private practice for 25 years, focused on helping people face death and grieve their losses.
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How I Can Help You
Doula Mentoring
Helping you grow in your role as a doula
END-OF-LIFE-GUIDANCE
Helping you manage the journey of dying and caregiving
Grief Support
Helping your traverse the terrain of grief