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Announcement!
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Find Comfort Here
Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. We understand that talking about death doesn’t come naturally to most people.
Breathe deeply: We are here to help
Whether you're planning for your future or coming to terms with a terminal illness, thinking about death can bring up deep emotions. Questions swirling in your head may include:
There are costs to denying the reality of your mortality. Unwanted medical interventions, unresolved relationships, an increased burden on your loved ones. In our experience, these are the regrets of those who avoid discussing their end-of-life wishes.
Preparing for end-of-life takes courage, time and energy. It can also be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life and the greatest gift you give your loved ones. We invite you to work with CircleSpace to envision your fitting death and take the steps to make it so.
Breathe deeply: We are here to help
Whether you're planning for your future or coming to terms with a terminal illness, thinking about death can bring up deep emotions. Questions swirling in your head may include:
- How do I avoid leaving a financial, legal and personal "mess" for my loved ones?
- How do I protect my end-of-life medical wishes?
- What can bring me comfort in my final months and days?
- How can I care for my family as they are caring for me?
- How do I talk with my children/grandchildren about death?
- Is a good death possible?
There are costs to denying the reality of your mortality. Unwanted medical interventions, unresolved relationships, an increased burden on your loved ones. In our experience, these are the regrets of those who avoid discussing their end-of-life wishes.
Preparing for end-of-life takes courage, time and energy. It can also be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life and the greatest gift you give your loved ones. We invite you to work with CircleSpace to envision your fitting death and take the steps to make it so.
CircleSpace works with individuals and families to help you prepare for end-of-life so you can live in peace. We offer pragmatic guidance, comfort care and thoughtful inspiration as you create your end-of-life plan and complete your life with love and dignity. Our vision is a community where everyone is supported to prepare for end-of-life before a health crisis with compassionate services and resources.
Chelsea Peddle, CircleSpace Founder
About Chelsea - CircleSpace Founder
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Chelsea Peddle is an end-of-life consultant and death doula serving Victoria, BC and beyond. Her warmth and professional guidance help individuals, families and children feel anchored through the uncertainty of a serious diagnosis or the grief of terminal illness. A former health policy analyst and plain language writer, Chelsea has deep knowledge of our health care system and available resources. Like many of her clients, Chelsea has been a family caregiver to loved ones with terminal cancer, including her mum in June 2019 and her dad in 1997.
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Is an End-of-Life Doula Right for you?
The short answer is, absolutely. You don't need to be near end-of-life or have a serious illness to benefit from working with a death doula. CircleSpace offers information, guidance and support to anyone who wants to make their end-of-life plans (if you are over 18 years old - that's YOU!).
End-of-life doulas can help anyone who is:
A doula is right for you if you:
End-of-life doulas can help anyone who is:
- Healthy
- Undergoing treatment for a serious illness
- Having hospice or palliative care
- Terminally ill
- Nearing death
- A family caregiver or
- Grieving the death of a friend or family member
A doula is right for you if you:
- Need to write your Holistic Advance Care Plan (instructions for the medical care you would want/not want if you couldn't make decisions for yourself)
- Want to create a Personal Comfort Plan (instructions for how loved ones and caregivers can bring you physical, emotional and spiritual peace as you undergo treatment for serious illness or through the dying process)
- Have a terminal illness and are feeling uncertain about how to prepare for your eventual death, how to leave your legacy and how to care for your family through this time and after you are gone (Death Doula Care)
- Are a family caregiver, adult child or grandchild of someone who is ill or dying and you need help with your caregiving responsibilities or coordinating their care from afar (Family Caregiver Support)
- Want to bring your friends or family together for a warm and dynamic experience to safely explore death, dying and what comes next! (Around the Kitchen Table Workshops)
Advance care planning helps everyone navigate the reality of their mortality and I highly recommend this workshop as an important first step in the process.
Dr. Lori MacFarlane, InspireHealth
How Can End-of-Life Doulas Help During Covid-19?
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Physical distancing and Covid-19 have changed the way we experience end-of-life. Now, more than ever, death doulas can help people adjust to this new reality and offer the same guidance and compassion we always did. We'll help you grieve the changes that
have come with physical distancing and explore creative ways to meet (and re-imagine) your wishes during this time. |
Disclaimer
The information on this website is for information purposes only. CircleSpace makes no claim as to the accuracy or authenticity of this content. CircleSpace does not accept liability to any person for the information or advice provided on this website or in our materials, and does not accept any liability for loss or damages incurred as a result of reliance placed upon the content of this website or materials. People accessing this information undertake responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its content.
The information on this website is for information purposes only. CircleSpace makes no claim as to the accuracy or authenticity of this content. CircleSpace does not accept liability to any person for the information or advice provided on this website or in our materials, and does not accept any liability for loss or damages incurred as a result of reliance placed upon the content of this website or materials. People accessing this information undertake responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its content.