About Carpe Diem
Carpe Diem End-Of-Life Doula Services operates on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. I acknowledge the Indigenous Peoples who have lived on, cared for and maintained relationships with this land for generations. As someone who supports individuals, families and caregivers through the end-of-life journey, I strive to approach this work with respect, humility and care.
Presence & Purpose
My work places particular emphasis on taking urgency out of the equation, supporting you to live fully until death and approach what comes next with intention rather than fear.
Here are the principles of my practice:
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People come to this work with many different beliefs, cultural backgrounds and spiritual understandings. Some are religious. Some are not. All are welcome.
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This work is non-directive. I do not guide you toward a particular belief system or interpretation, but support you in exploring what feels meaningful and true to you.
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At its heart, this work is about choice — choosing how your time is spent, how your relationships are tended, how you wish to be remembered and how to meet the transition ahead, whatever you believe it holds.
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When you wish, I can offer information about common experiences observed during active dying, as well as those described in near-death research. I share this information gently and without interpretation, with the intention of reducing fear, normalizing what may occur and helping you and your circle of support feel less alone as you approach the unknown.
How I can support you
My support is non-medical and is intended to complement,
not replace, care provided by your healthcare team
Preparing
for what lies ahead
Legacy
and life reflection
Vigil planning
conversations
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General information about what people often experience as death approaches
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Support for thinking through and talking about wishes, priorities and preferences to document in your advance care plan
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Help creating to-do lists and finding resources and contacts for your next steps
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Organizing thoughts and questions so you feel more prepared for conversations with your circle of support
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Support for legacy projects such as letters, stories, videos, musical tributes and memory-keeping
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Space for reflection, life review and meaning-making
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Talking through values, wishes and comfort priorities
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Preparing for conversations with loved ones or care providers
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Creating a sense of clarity and preparedness for a peaceful transition on your terms
Rates & Packages
If we decide to work together, I offer my services in flexible bundles of time. The amount of time required to deliver the services I offer will vary, depending on your circumstances, how much you plan to tackle on your own and which legacy or life review projects you might want to explore with me. We can meet in person, by phone or video calls.
Hourly Consulting Rate: $45/hour + GST
Starter Package: Two hours ($90 plus GST)
Focused conversations and support for advanced care planning, vigil planning and referrals, in a single session
Standard Package: Four hours ($180 plus GST)
Deeper conversations and planning support spread over two or more sessions
Request a Free
30-Minute Consultation
I offer a free 30-minute conversation to anyone seeking support, with no obligation. We'll have a brief conversation about your situation, what kind of support you're looking for and whether my services feel like a good fit. I can also connect you with free community resources.
If we decide to work together, we will discuss which package would best suit your needs and how to get started.
Extended Package: 10 hours ($450 plus GST)
Enhanced planning, legacy projects, life reviews and longer-term support through multiple sessions
Short texts and emails are not charged. Longer correspondence, starting at 15 minutes, are deducted from your package (emails, phone calls, and in-person visits, rounded to the nearest 15 minutes).
