Birth in Reverse end of life services

05/18/2024

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04/21/2024

The conversation is something most people avoid. I get it, it’s awkward and uncomfortable. Someone even told me once that she tried to ask her mom some of these questions, and her mom responded with, “Don’t rush me, I’m not going anywhere for awhile.”
I wish we could be certain of that.

The one thing I am certain of, is that having the conversation with the people we love gives us the opportunity to honor their wishes.

Talking about it will not speed up the process, I promise.

xo
Gabby
www.thehospiceheart.net

For more help with having the conversation, click this link:
https://www.amazon.com/Conversation-guide-talking-about-people/dp/B0CZXD4BT4/ref=zg_m_bs_g_14258_m_sccl_13/135-9133169-9358565?





04/21/2024

Yes

Today is:
National Death Doula Day
April 20, 2024
♥️

What is an end-of-life doula?

An end-of-life doula is traditionally a non-clinical companion and guide for someone who is navigating a terminal illness.

I like to think of my role as a doula as being a choreographer of someone's last dance, helping them design their last few months, weeks, days and hours... sometimes even years, as there is no specific start date to bring a doula in.

You do not necessarily have to be given a terminal diagnosis in order to have a doula assist you with an end-of-life plan. Some people utilize the skills of a doula to specifically help prepare an end-of-life plan for them, which is designed according to their wishes.

People are questioning their mortality more now than ever before, which leaves many people wondering what they will want when it is their time to die.

One of the differences between a doula and a member of the hospice team, is that a doula has the luxury of time. They can see you more often, for longer periods of time, and can provide comfort and support to those who said goodbye long after the last breath has been taken. So the doula is for the person navigating the end of their life, at whatever stage that might be, but can also be there for those preparing to say goodbye.

The doula is a companion, a guide, a choreographer, a mentor, a co-pilot, an usher, a driver, and a reliable, dependable friend who walks alongside you in life, at the end of life, and on your grief journey.

xo
Gabby
Hospice nurse/end-of-life doula

You can learn about my class “At the Bedside; an introduction to becoming an end-of-life doula” here:
https://www.thehospiceheart.net/at-the-bedside

01/03/2024

Be kind 💙

12/17/2023

💌 🌲 ❄

12/13/2023

scientist
The Moss Goddess

12/12/2023

▶️ Watch this reel https://www.facebook.com/reel/6882757441805712?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&mibextid=0NULKw

12/11/2023

THIS 🤍

12/06/2023

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12/05/2023

💚 Whether it's not going to the party or breaking family tradition just this once, you can give your grieving friend permission to be compassionate with themselves this holiday season.

12/02/2023