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For the Overwhelmed Care Partner

Being a care partner for a loved one is NOT an easy job; whether they are living in a community, their personal home, or your house, the support and the demands are overwhelming and stressful! Taking on the role of care partner has meant adding to the roles you were...
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The Magic of a Window

During COVID-19, we ALL had to make adjustments. One of the adjustments I had to make was not being able to physically visit and hug my clients. I KNOW many, many of you were also restricted from seeing your family and friends that live in communities or independently...
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Joining the Journey

On Friday, I was granted the opportunity to join the journey of a lady I didn’t even know. As the universe would have it, Sally was walking up the street in thick blue hospital socks and a black and tan nightgown.  I was coming out of my house, headed towards the car,...
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The Learning Curve of the End-of-Life

As an End-of-Life Doula, my main objective is to guide families through the end-of-life journey. One way I do this is by helping my clients manage their expectations. In most situations, they have entered a HUGE learning curve and are feeling overwhelmed and...
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Helping Couples Lead Meaningful Lives

As part of Graceful Journey, I offer to consult with my clients. I sit down over one or several conversations and guide families through a decision-making process, that will allow them to create the opportunities they want, in a time of vulnerability. For example,...
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Who Likes Presents?

I believe most of us like to receive gifts? They usually make us feel special, important and/or loved. When we think of presents, we usually think of traditional gifts wrapped in a box with pretty paper and hopefully a bow. Sometimes we are grateful to receive gifts...
For the Overwhelmed Care Partner

For the Overwhelmed Care Partner

Being a care partner for a loved one is NOT an easy job; whether they are living in a community, their personal home, or your house, the support and the demands are overwhelming and stressful! Taking on the role of care partner has meant adding to the roles you were...

read more
The Magic of a Window

The Magic of a Window

During COVID-19, we ALL had to make adjustments. One of the adjustments I had to make was not being able to physically visit and hug my clients. I KNOW many, many of you were also restricted from seeing your family and friends that live in communities or independently...

read more
Joining the Journey

Joining the Journey

On Friday, I was granted the opportunity to join the journey of a lady I didn’t even know. As the universe would have it, Sally was walking up the street in thick blue hospital socks and a black and tan nightgown.  I was coming out of my house, headed towards the car,...

read more
The Learning Curve of the End-of-Life

The Learning Curve of the End-of-Life

As an End-of-Life Doula, my main objective is to guide families through the end-of-life journey. One way I do this is by helping my clients manage their expectations. In most situations, they have entered a HUGE learning curve and are feeling overwhelmed and...

read more
Helping Couples Lead Meaningful Lives

Helping Couples Lead Meaningful Lives

As part of Graceful Journey, I offer to consult with my clients. I sit down over one or several conversations and guide families through a decision-making process, that will allow them to create the opportunities they want, in a time of vulnerability. For example,...

read more
Who Likes Presents?

Who Likes Presents?

I believe most of us like to receive gifts? They usually make us feel special, important and/or loved. When we think of presents, we usually think of traditional gifts wrapped in a box with pretty paper and hopefully a bow. Sometimes we are grateful to receive gifts...

read more