Human and Animal End Of Life Services

Service Description

Learn more at empathyhousedoulas.com Owner and Reiki Master Lauren, along with Reiki Master Amber are Certified End of Life Doulas for humans and animals. This is an appointment that has to be requested as we believe that this has to be custom fit for the family and the person or animal that is transitioning. Our main focus is taking the weight off of the family's shoulders by handling services such as these for their loved one. Please let us know if you are dealing with financial hardships as we will work with you for our services. These services include but are not limited to: • In patient and out patient Hospice or Palliative Care Reiki sessions. • Perform bedside vigil final days/hours. • Offer respite to the caregiver. • Advocate for wishes specified in Vigil Plan. • Facilitate a personalized guided meditation for those who need it • Provide Reiki sessions to those who need it • Assist in simple non-medical care to ensure comfort. • Electronic check-ins with family (telephone call, texts, or email). • Conduct anticipatory grief work with caregiver and family. • Assist with telephone calls to family, friends, hospice, or funeral home immediately after the transition. • Advocate for wishes specified in the Vigil Plan on post-transition rituals. • Facilitate discussion with loved ones to reprocess the emotions and experiences of the whole transition process. • Provide resources for early grief support. • Provide resources for household or logistical support, if needed. • Facilitate a personalized guided imagery meditation for stress relief and relaxation. • Educate caregiver or family on signs and symptoms of active transition and imminent transition. For Pets Only- • Help facilitate the process and wishes of the family in the process of Euthanasia and their wishes after. Learn more at empathyhousedoulas.com