About
BACKGROUND
I have 15 years of experience in various aspects of nursing and leadership obtained during my career as an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces.
As a Registered Nurse and adult educator, my knowledge base includes primary care, mental health skills, support and mindfulness training, as well as experience in working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities and mental illness.
I have also worked with patients and families, through end of life and palliative care, which is where my passion lies.
MOVING FORWARD
Having completed training for end-of-life issues at Durham College and End-of-Life Doula training through Douglas College, I have been assisting clients and families in creating a meaningful life and death experience through end of life care, education, support, guidance (life-coaching) and non-medical whole body, mind & spiritual care, since 2023.
A POSITIVE DEATH EXPERIENCE
Diagnosis, chronic illness, and nearing end of life, can be overwhelming. Fear of the unknown, intense emotions, conflict, feelings of isolation, unpreparedness and lack of peace of mind can cause people to feel exhausted, stressed, and sometimes traumatized. Dignity in death is important to me; as an end-of-life Doula, I wish to help make this transition in death less fearful and more peaceful.
Mission, Vision, Values
Mission
Mission
Mission
To assist in a meaningful healthcare and death experience through education, support and non-medical whole body, mind & spirit care.
VISION
Mission
Mission
Education, preparation and support are key to changing the perception of illness, death and dying;
A 'good death' is possible with end of life care support and a life coach who specializes in death and dying.
VALUES
Mission
VALUES
Compassion
Dignity
Communication
Respect
Honesty
Teamwork
Integrity
Stewardship
Professional Memberships, etc.
NATIONAL END-OF-LIFE DOULA ALLIANCE (NEDA) - MEMBER since 2024
end of life doula association of Canada - supporting member since 2023
end of life doula association of Canada - supporting member since 2023
NEDA's mission is to influence positive changes in how people experience end of life by developing and advocating numerous efforts that improve access to a broad spectrum of holistic non-medical support provided by end-of-life doulas (EOLDs). Our goal is to elevate the role of EOLDs to a position that is recognized, understood, utilized, and well-integrated into mainstream end-of-life care practices.
(taken directly from the NEDA website)
end of life doula association of Canada - supporting member since 2023
end of life doula association of Canada - supporting member since 2023
end of life doula association of Canada - supporting member since 2023
EOLDAC's mission is to promote high-quality EOLC by setting the standard for the doula profession through membership and training based on need and recommendations made by the Ministry of Health, Health authorities and outside agencies such as Canadian Hospice and Palliative Care Association. (taken directly from the EOLDAC website)
Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association - member since 2024
Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association - member since 2024
Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association - member since 2024
NSHPCA represents individuals from across the province who are committed to Hospice Palliative Care in Nova Scotia. NSHPCA's mission is to achieve comfort and peace for persons living throughout Nova Scotia who are living and dying with a life-threatening illness. The Association exists to promote the philosophy and principles of palliative care through networking, public and professional education, advocacy and research.
(taken directly from the NSHPC website)
References, PRC, & VSS
Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association - member since 2024
Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association - member since 2024
Professional references available upon request.
Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening conducted - March 2024.
NS Child Abuse Register Search conducted - February 2024.