What happens to our essential workers, caregivers, who are continuously hearing, seeing or witnessing tragedies, pain and suffering while also providing care, support and protection? I would like this sentence to look a bit different, kind of like a tag line to promote interest? ...
Sexual grief. It seems that no one wants to talk about it. Yet, just like every other form of grief, it can have a serious impact on our health and overall well-being during and beyond the period of our bereavement. So, as uncomfortable as it may be for some of us, acknowledging and attending to that grief is...
What happens to our essential workers, caregivers, who are continuously hearing, seeing or witnessing tragedies, pain and suffering while also providing care, support and protection? I would like this sentence to look a bit different, kind of like a tag line to promote interest? ...
This is the time of year when anxieties about the holidays begin to creep up on us, especially if we’re grieving a loss of a significant relationship, loss of a pet of companion, the loss of our employment, health or home. The losses and stress we feel may be going unnoticed or unacknowledged because of all the pandemic...
During an early morning meeting, a friend leaned over to me and whispered, “I recently went to something called a Death Cafe.” She continued, “You should check it out, you like to talk about all that death stuff!” She was right. Today I am an End-of-Life Doula but at that time...
End-of-life can be a stressful and frightening time – both for the individual, and their family and loved ones. As a Death Doula, I provide support for the dying and their family. It is my goal to bring peace, compassion, and comfort to those going through their end-of-life journey...
There are a number of reasons to choose a memorial or celebration of life service. While traditional funerals are typically religious, some people prefer to create a service that is tailored to honour the life and memories of the deceased. Both memorial and celebration of life services provide the opportunity to highlight the life of a loved one...
As a Death Doula, I work with individuals and families to support them through the end-of-life journey. The final months and weeks of life are an especially emotional time. Aside from making practical plans, and educating everyone involved about what’s to come, I also help individuals and families identify and create a meaningful legacy project...