Life Stages
Conscious Aging
Conscious Aging is a time to enjoy life and make plans for the rest of one’s life. It’s an important time to communicate one’s wishes to loved ones and make arrangements for the years to come. A death doula can really support this process and help finalize one’s advance directives, begin a legacy project, and plan for vigil and mortuary arrangements.
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Craniosacral Therapy Massage for seniors, and those receiving palliative or hospice care. Learn more about the benefits of massage on Parkinson’s disease, gastrointestinal conditions, and more.
Conscious Dying
As a terminal diagnosis presents itself, one may begin the process of consciously dying, or planning for dying more seriously. This is a great time to work with a death doula if you aren’t already.
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Buddha’s Five Remembrances - A powerful meditation on the impermanence of life.
Benefits of Reiki at the end of life, in hospice, and in palliative care. This energy work can reduce anxiety, pain, and fear.
Conscious Grieving
Grieving is personal and never looks the same for people. In this time, support and self care are critical. There are many resources available for those whom are grieving.
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Meditation is a great tool for those grieving or experiencing loss. Jack Kornfield offers a few free meditations here to help support this healing process and working with grief. Many other resources on grief and grieving here.
Writing and community are essentials for processing grief. Megan Devine offers a 30-day course to support those experiencing loss.