I am an end-of-life doula, which is a new title for an ancient practice: supporting someone through the labor of dying. Just as a birth doula supports mothers through the labor of giving birth, death doulas are trained to offer people who are dying, and their loved ones, comfort and care at the end of life. While I focus on our elder community and the sacred end-of-life passage, my services may also be appropriate for others in need of care.
I am also a trained volunteer with End of Life Washington, which helps people with medical assisted death. Inspired by being with first my father, and then my mother, and the end of their lives, I come to this work with a deep conviction that we need to bring more healing and less curing to the end of life experience.
I am dedicating my service to my brother, who died from ALS. The Conscious Dying Institute seeks to renew the purpose of caregiving as a spiritual practice. Healing starts with communication. I help people have wide-ranging, sometimes challenging, often revealing conversations with themselves, families and caregivers that lead to deeper connections, clarity and peace. Sensitive care means knowing what to offer and when, whether a companionable silent presence, a shift in pillows, a little harp music or a good joke.
I can offer this and more. I would love to be of service. I am here to figure out what works for you. Please be in touch! Caregiver respite.
Errands and tasks. Special projects. Meal preparation. Healing conversations. Bedside comfort and care. Nancy Feely. My Services. Caregiver respite Errands and tasks Special projects Meal preparation Companionship Healing conversations Bedside comfort and care.
