Halcyon Doula Services
"You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life. We will do all we can, not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die."
- Dame Cicely Saunders
(nurse, physician, writer, and founder of Hospice movement)
Answering the Call
Why I Became an End-of-Life Practitioner
Several years ago, I answered the call to serve those on their journey transitioning from this world. I hold a Certificate as an End-of-Life Doula from University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. I will soon earn their specialized Pediatric End-of-Life Doula Certificate as well. My undergraduate and advanced degrees are in Religious Studies and Thanatology, respectively. This robust training enables me to offer a comprehensive array of services to my patients and their families. Drawing upon my education, and the experience of having accompanied my husband and my parents in their final days, I am committed to providing my patients with a good death.
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In addition to being a Thanatologist and an End-of-Life Doula, I am also a Clinical Chaplain, providing spiritual support to hospice and palliative care patients. I facilitate grief support groups and host Death Café events. I believe when we view death as a lifecycle event, rather than a medical event, we reduce our fear of dying, allowing us to create the good death.