Post-death Support
In the realm of end-of-life care, a compassionate and holistic approach has gained recognition through the role of death doulas. These non-medical professionals offer invaluable support, focusing on emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects.
Key Aspects of the role include:
Emotional Support: Death doulas provide a compassionate presence, engaging in open conversations and offering a comforting ear during the emotional challenges of the dying process.
Guidance and Education: They assist in informed decision-making about end-of-life care, medical options, and advance care planning.
Meaningful Rituals: Doulas help create rituals and ceremonies aligned with individual values, fostering comfort and closure.
Practical Assistance: Beyond emotional support, they offer practical assistance, coordinating with healthcare providers and navigating paperwork.
Grief Support: Their role extends beyond passing, providing ongoing grief support and resources for coping with loss.
Death doulas complement medical professionals and hospice care, aiming to empower individuals for a more peaceful and meaningful end-of-life experience.
To learn more, please join us at our AGM on February 24, 2024 for our guest speaker Laura Silver. Laura is a Certified Death Doula who will be providing a glimpse into how using a death doula can support you or your loved ones during the dying process. Register here.
Key Aspects of the role include:
Emotional Support: Death doulas provide a compassionate presence, engaging in open conversations and offering a comforting ear during the emotional challenges of the dying process.
Guidance and Education: They assist in informed decision-making about end-of-life care, medical options, and advance care planning.
Meaningful Rituals: Doulas help create rituals and ceremonies aligned with individual values, fostering comfort and closure.
Practical Assistance: Beyond emotional support, they offer practical assistance, coordinating with healthcare providers and navigating paperwork.
Grief Support: Their role extends beyond passing, providing ongoing grief support and resources for coping with loss.
Death doulas complement medical professionals and hospice care, aiming to empower individuals for a more peaceful and meaningful end-of-life experience.
To learn more, please join us at our AGM on February 24, 2024 for our guest speaker Laura Silver. Laura is a Certified Death Doula who will be providing a glimpse into how using a death doula can support you or your loved ones during the dying process. Register here.
Laura Silver, a Certified Death Doula based in Calgary, Alberta, is dedicated to compassionate care. With over 15 years of experience, she previously served as a Senior Policy Advisor and Project Manager in the Ontario healthcare system, contributing to various strategies and initiatives. Since 2016, Laura has led impactful projects in Alberta, including the creation of the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention program. As a Certified Lean Green Belt in Healthcare and PROSCI certified professional, Laura is committed to ensuring that every community has access to supportive resources for individuals to spend their final days in comfort and peace. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Home Hospice Association and chairs the Alberta Chapter of HHA, working towards her vision of every community having a local death doula. Laura's contact information is listed below.
Organization |
Location |
Specialty |
Contact |
Janet Pillay Dying the Dream |
Calgary |
Compassionately supporting those approaching end of life from receipt of terminal diagnosis through to bereavement. Specializing in bedside vigils to the actively dying. |
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Beverley Shiels Courageous Goodbyes |
St. Albert |
Providing practical & emotional support to those courageously saying goodbye to health, life or a loved one. We specialize in serving those with a terminal diagnosis and those that choose Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). |
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Stacy Price Soul Garden: End of Life Care |
North of Calgary, Balzac to Olds |
My approach is practical, honest and simple. One of my passions is legacy gifts, ensuring that you are leaving behind something meaningful to you for your family and friends. I will also work to assist you in making sure your paperwork is in order or any other needs you may have. |
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Tammy Vanderloh Dignity & Grace Project Inc. |
Medicine Hat & area |
Certified End Of Life Doula and a Certified Nursing Aide. Passionate about providing Dignity & Grace around death and dying and leaving nothing unsaid or undone for our loved ones. |
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Lee (Elicia) Andrus |
Edmonton |
Lee is a Spiritual Care Counselor/Chaplain in Edmonton and a Canadian Association for Spiritual Care Member. She works part time as a Chaplain at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton and is currently working on completing the Contemplative End of Life Doula Course through the Institute of Traditional Medicine. |
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Shelley Blair The Blair Group |
Edmonton |
I assist families by being a companion to loved ones. I spend beneficial time with them, allowing you to take care of yourself. My role is to provide support and comfort in a kind, compassionate manner that best suits the client and their family I fill in the gap between medical professionals and caregivers in an unobtrusive, empathetic, and respectful manner. |
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Laura Silver Certified Death Doula Director, Home Hospice Association |
Calgary |
Alberta Chapter Chair, Home Hospice Association MAiD Subject Matter Expert Laura Silver, a Certified Death Doula based in Calgary, Alberta, is dedicated to compassionate care. With over 15 years of experience, she previously served as a Senior Policy Advisor and Project Manager in the Ontario healthcare system, contributing to various strategies and initiatives. Since 2016, Laura has led impactful projects in Alberta, including the creation of the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention program. As a Certified Lean Green Belt in Healthcare and PROSCI certified professional, Laura is committed to ensuring that every community has access to supportive resources for individuals to spend their final days in comfort and peace. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Home Hospice Association and chairs the Alberta Chapter of HHA, working towards her vision of every community having a local death doula. |
403-478-9567 www.deathdoulalaura.ca |