END-OF-LIFE DOULA services offered
Initial Consultations
- 1/2 hour telephone conversation & first 90 min. visit to assess needs
- No charge
- In-person Planning and Resource Consultations
- Meeting with patient and family/network to facilitate communication and explore options based on the patient’s values
- (e.g. Advance Directives, creating a Vigil Plan, funeral options, etc)
Co-creating a Vigil Plan
- Exploring with the patient guidelines for how they might want their surroundings to be during the final stages of dying process
- Companion Care and Caregiver Relief/Support
- Bedside presence for the patient; time away for family caregivers;
- emotional/spiritual support for family/network
Life Review and Legacy Work
Processing with the patient and/or family the patient’s life; creating a project, writing letters, etc.
Bedside Vigil
- Continuous bedside presence during the final stages of the dying process
- Staying with the family following the death; subsequent visits with family/network
Support for Medical-Aid-in-Dying/Death with Dignity
- Primary or supportive assistance when this end of life option has been arranged
- Assist with preparing medications
- Emotional support for participating family/friends
Inclusive Packages, Sets of Sessions/Visits, and A la Carte available that include:
- Planning and Resource consultations, including Vigil Planning and Life Review/Legacy Work
- Bedside vigil
- Remain with the family to offer supportive presence
- Up to 3 subsequent visits with the family/network
Contact me to discuss your needs and put together a personalized set of services.
My services are available regardless of a person’s financial situation.