It is my honour to live, work & play in the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas.
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After retiring from a 30-year career as an administrative assistant in public education, I embraced adventurous travel with my partner, enjoying the freedom to explore while engaging in occasional volunteer work.
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Over the years, my volunteer roles have included providing Peer Support at the Hamilton Women’s Centre and serving as a community member on the Social Justice Committee of the John Howard Society in Hamilton, supporting young offenders.
In my fourth year of retirement, I pursued certification as an End of Life Doula through Douglas College while also training as a Visiting Volunteer at a local hospice. Additionally, I completed the Thanatology: A Practical Approach course at Centennial College.
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My involvement in various professional networks and organizations continues to enrich my growth as a Critical Illness/End of Life Doula.
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There are many meaningful ways to support individuals and families through death, dying, grief, and bereavement—each one deeply rewarding.
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I am now in my fifth year of serving my community in this capacity and if you are looking to find a path for yourself in this area of care I have listed some learning opportunities through the courses below.
Courses
End Of Life Doula
Presented by Douglas College
This course is designed for individuals who have been or will be called upon to provide care, support and advocacy for someone who is facing the end of their life. Students in this course develop an understanding of how the continuity of care and advocacy they provide complements the end of life care provided by the medical community and hospice palliative care workers and volunteers.
Thanatology (Death Studies): A Practical Approach
Presented by: Centennial College
This program would be ideal for individuals who work with the terminally ill or their families and for those who provide support or assistance to those affected by death including police officers, teachers, paramedics, social workers and employees and volunteers in hospitals, hospices and long term care facilities. These courses would also help family, friends and caregivers or anyone concerned with coping with death and dying.
Death, Dying, and Bereavement Certificate
Presented by Wilfrid Laurier University
The Death, Dying and Bereavement certificate is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and resources to assist them in walking with compassion through the dying and grief journey with clients and patients.