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Facing the reality of death is profound and can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t mean giving up hope. Death is a threshold we must all cross at some point. The way we encounter it impacts how we live, how we love, and how we are remembered.
End-of-Life and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)
You Might Be Experiencing...
Shock, disbelief, or uncertainty about your diagnosis
Feeling isolated by your thoughts and emotions, and not wanting to burden loved ones
Concerns about stigma, judgment, or lack of support from family or community
Difficulty identifying your own wishes because you’re focused on managing others’ emotions
Worries or low mood that make it hard to make the most of the time you have
Regrets or struggle to find peace with the life you’ve led
Daily life feeling increasingly difficult, marked by cumulative losses
Emotional, existential, or spiritual concerns being overlooked in favor of medical matters
Not feeling ready to face what is to come
Finding yourself nearing this threshold can be devastating, but with awareness, support and curiosity, I believe there is also the possibility of profound transformation. My work is to help you approach this threshold in a way that honours what is, what has been and what is to become.
Groups and Workshops
I offer small, closed support groups and customized workshops for organizations. These sessions provide a safe and supportive space for people to move through the healing journey in community with others. If you’re interested in learning more, I’d be happy to connect.
Honouring what is, what has been and what is to be.
How I Can Support You
Together, we can:
Make the most of the time you have
Align your choices with your values and inner guidance as you go forward
Review your life and consider the legacy you would like to leave for your loved ones
Name and normalize the losses and grief you are experiencing
Explore your relationship with your own mortality in a way that honours your cultural and spiritual beliefs
Navigate institutional uncertainties or manage communication and disclosure of your choices to others
Cope with the emotional roller coaster of facing the end
Explore how to balance your needs with those of your loved ones
Address unfinished business and define what personal readiness means to you
Drawing on my training in Contemplative End-of-Life Care, and experience as a death doula and hospice volunteer, I offer an honest, compassionate space and a sense of realistic optimism to help you unpack the emotional, mental, relational and spiritual implications of this journey, whatever your choices or beliefs.
Support for Individuals Considering Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)
If you are considering Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), I provide a sensitive, informed, and non-judgmental space to explore your feelings and decisions. I can help you:
Navigate feelings of isolation while balancing your own needs with the needs of loved ones
Process conflicting emotions and thoughts about your choice
Clarify your decisions and align them with your values
Communicate and navigate your choices with those around you
Engage meaningfully with life, even in complex or difficult circumstances
I offer an open heart and open ears as you make the most of the time you have.
Support for Loved Ones Supporting or Grieving Someone Choosing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)
If you are supporting or grieving someone who has chosen MAID, I can provide a safe and compassionate space to:
Process conflicting emotions, including guilt, grief, or confusion
Understand and respect your loved one’s choices while honoring your own feelings
Communicate effectively and navigate complex family dynamics
Engage meaningfully with life and relationships during this challenging time
It’s common to have conflicting thoughts and feelings around a loved one’s decision to pursue MAID. Counselling can help to clarify one’s choices, soften and resolve tensions, and engage meaningfully with life.
Uncover Meaning in Your Journey
Whether you are in the final phases of life or looking to engage more fully with your mortality at any life stage, I can work with you to review your life and legacy, explore your emotions about death and dying, and uncover meaning in your journey.