What is an End-of- Life Doula?
An End-of-Life Doula or Death Doula provides non-medical educational, emotional, spiritual and physical support to individuals, their family and their circle of support before, during and after death. As Doulas, we come into a situation with no bias, no judgment and no preferences. We are facilitators, and supporters. This is helpful to dying clients who want to talk openly about regrets, hopes, needs and fears without feeling like a burden to others or being influenced in their end-of-life choices.
The Cherry Blossom represents the Beauty, Strength and Fleeting nature of life.
What is a Labyrinth?
The Labyrinth is an ancient symbol that relates to your life being a journey and being on a path. The circle and spiral create a purposeful path. If one walks a labyrinth, they find it is self-directed and often find clarity and balance when facing issues or decisions. The end-of-life journey can be filled with stress and sorrow for those dying as well as those in their circle of support. The labyrinth end-of-life doula can help provide an opportunity for stress reduction, reflection and a purposeful path through the end-of-life process.