Hi, I'm Beth.
Your End of Life Doula
I enrolled in and completed an intense end-of-life doula training with the International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA) where I received a well-rounded education in active listening, evidence-based support, legacy and vigil planning, and bereavement support. It is my biggest hope that I can provide a comforting, compassionate presence to others so that no one has to face this final transition feeling lost, scared, or alone.
In August of 2022...
That journey has led me to follow along this path, being alongside others as they navigate the whirlwinds of end-of-life. I want to be for others what I wish my mom and I had had.
In the weeks and months that followed, we were swallowed up in a whirlwind of hospitals, doctors, and chemo. Miraculously, my mom did live long enough to get to spend 8 beautiful weeks with her first grandchild before dying. Looking back, there is so much that I wish I had done, both for my mom and for myself.
Just before I gave birth to my first child, my mom was diagnosed with an aggressive, terminal lung cancer.
If you’d like to hear more about what an end-of-life doula can do for you and your loved ones, contact me today.
It is never too late to create an ending you want even when you are told that you only have weeks or months to live.
-Dame Cicely Saunders
“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.”
I am a facilitator with She Climbs Mountains
I find peace by being in nature, especially near water
I have been alongside family members’ hospice journeys three times
I volunteer as an EOL Doula in a hospice facility
Alright, let's take a break from the formalities.. Here are a few fun facts about me:
FAQ
Doula services are private pay. By being private pay, doulas have greater flexibility in serving clients and ensures that each wish is carefully honored without having to be concerned about any restrictions that insurance companies may impose.
Are doula services covered by insurance?
A doula can provide non-medical care such as touch (holding hands, gentle shoulder massage, etc), mindfulness techniques (visualization, meditation, etc), and provide guidance and evidence based options. A doula cannot provide medical care such as medication administration, position changing, or medical advice.
What can a doula do? What can't they do?
Hospice workers are amazingly kind and caring people that cannot be everywhere all the time. A doula helps fill in the gaps when hospice workers cannot be there. We can also help explain options but cannot provide medical advice or care, whereas hospice workers can.
Why do I need a doula if I have hospice?
Frequently Asked Questions
behind the compassionate transitions brand
The Symbolism of the Cairn
Compassionate Transitions, inspired by my personal experiences supporting loved ones during their end of life journeys, finds its essence in the cairn. Like a steadfast guide amidst an uncertain and diverging trail, the cairn directs you towards the right path when numerous possibilities lie before you. It serves as a symbol, reminding us to cherish the wisdom gained from our own travels and to utilize it in guiding others along their unique journeys.
- Laurie J.
The additional grief doula training Beth has completed makes her service unique, as she is able to offer additional insight and support for families as they move through bereavement. As a fellow end-of-life doula, I endorse the care that Beth provides, and refer to her patients I’m unable to accommodate. Compassion, firsthand experience, and her willingness to go above and beyond make Beth’s doula practice a great choice for any family.
testimonial
Beth’s background in caring for her mother at end of life gives her a unique perspective on not only the needs of the patient, but also the needs of the family.
