Dynamic Journey, End of Life Practitioner

12/05/2025

✨🤍🪽The holiday season can be a challenging time for many, especially for those experiencing grief. This includes myself as it has been 4 years since my Dad sat at our Christmas table.

💜🥊For whatever reason, this year is hitting hard.

Remember that it’s perfectly okay to feel a mix of emotions of sadness, anger, frustration, calm, emptiness or laughter. Take a moment to honour your feelings, whatever they may be.

Allow yourself the space to grieve, reflect, and also seek moments of joy, however small they may be. It’s important to reach out for support—whether it’s friends, family, or a community that understands what you’re going through. Reach out to your local Deathcare community.

✨Let this be a time of connection, even if it looks different than it has in the past.✨

🕯️Light a candle, share stories, or simply take a quiet moment for yourself. Each step you take is a testament to your strength. You are not alone in this journey. 🤍🪽

Wishing you peace and solace this holiday season. 💖

12/03/2025

🪑🕯️The holidays can be a time of joy, but they can also bring a heavy feeling of loss when someone we love is no longer with us.

As we gather around the table, the empty chair reminds us of the person who used to sit there, sharing laughter and stories. To honour their memory, we can set a special place for them, light a candle, include a picture, maybe with their favorite dish, or a small keepsake. This way, they are still a part of our celebration, their gifts of love living on in our hearts and memories.

🫂 By talking about them and sharing our favorite stories, we keep their spirit alive, turning our grief into a way of remembering the love we shared. It’s a bittersweet moment, but it helps us feel connected, even when they are gone.

12/03/2025

🌿 Today’s “Tea with a Death Doula” was filled with powerful storytelling and profound insights!

Participants opened up about the “old ways” they were taught and their search for genuine understanding about death and dying. Together, we explored how we can eliminate fear, foster community, and instill hope in these conversations.

One enlightening idea that emerged was the need for a course for seniors, similar to pre-natal education, to help navigate this stage of life. I couldn’t help but share how my work embodies this approach!! Grateful for the inspiring discussions and the encouragement shared among such a thoughtful group.

Together, we’re redefining our relationship with death.
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See you next year!!
🗓️January 6th at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Free drop-in at the Comox Library

12/02/2025

🤍🎄🪽The holiday season can be a tough time for those who are grieving. Many people feel, they have to go to every party or follow all the old traditions, but it’s important to remember that you have the right to say “no”. If you feel overwhelmed or just need some time to yourself, it’s perfectly fine to decline invitations or avoid certain activities.

Taking care of your feelings is more important than trying to meet everyone else’s expectations. Give yourself permission to take a break and do what feels right for you during this challenging time.

This year is a “no” year for me. Being at home with my family is the only place I want to be this year. Another Christmas filled with memories of my Dad with an empty seat🪑 at the table. This year is hitting my heart strings differently.

Be Good to You

11/28/2025

🍂 Yesterday was a significant day for my end-of-life doula client, Patricia, as she met with my friend Krista, who is my local go-to funeral director. Pat was seeking clarity on preparing her own funeral, BC’s green burial law, and thanks to Krista’s expertise, she received reliable and accurate information.

🗝️ The atmosphere was one of genuine openness and support, allowing Pat to ask any questions she had without fear of judgment. This kind of environment was precisely what she needed to feel comfortable discussing her thoughts and concerns about her end-of-life preferences.

💖 The exchange not only provided Pat with the information she sought but also gave her a sense of empowerment in her journey. This meeting was just the beginning of what promises to be an insightful and transformative conversation about her wishes and the choices available to her.

More updates on their discussion will follow soon.

Thank you Krista for your unwavering dedication to providing genuine conversations about death and dying!! 🙏🏻

11/27/2025

11/25/2025

Let’s be real - chatting about death can feel a bit heavy, but how about we make it a delightful experience over some warm tea? ☕️

🫖 Join me for an engaging and thought-provoking gathering on TUESDAY, December 2nd, at 10:00 AM at the VI Regional Library Comox.

We’ll create a cozy vibe where we can sip tea, share great conversations, and dive into some of life’s biggest questions together.
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We’re all traveling on this journey called life, so let’s swap insights and thoughts! Talking about death can actually lead us to live more fully. I can’t wait to share a cup with you!

🗓️ Don’t forget, Tea with a Death Doula happens every 1st Tuesday of the month at 10 AM!

Everyone is welcome to join in on this fun and free event! Share with your friends and family!

11/24/2025

In a society that often avoids discussions about death, sharing real experiences and factual information is vital.

Here’s why:

🔨Breaking Taboos: Real stories challenge the stigma surrounding death, encouraging open conversations that are often shunned.

💪🏻Empowerment Through Knowledge: Factual information equips individuals to make informed decisions about end-of-life care, fostering a sense of control.

🤔Understanding Grief and Loss: Personal narratives offer perspectives that help others navigate their own grief, creating a shared sense of understanding.

🤍Fostering Connection and Empathy: Sharing experiences can alleviate trauma, helping families connect in their shared vulnerability.

🧑‍🧒‍🧒Creating Supportive Environments: Openness promotes respect and understanding, ensuring families feel informed and valued during challenging times.

11/15/2025

This program is designed to provide authentic in-depth education and training for those seeking to become compassionate guides and advocates for individuals nearing the end of life.

Participants will immerse themselves in the multifaceted role of an end of life doula, gaining invaluable insights into providing emotional, spiritual, non judgmental and practical support to both the dying and their loved ones during this profound transition.

The course will explore a wide range of topics essential to the death doula practice, including effective communication techniques, creating meaningful rituals, navigating the complexities of grief, and fostering a peaceful and dignified end-of-life experience. Through a combination of in person instruction and interactive discussions, attendees will cultivate the skills, knowledge, and empathy necessary to serve as a beacon of comfort and understanding during life’s final chapter.

Whether you are drawn to this calling as a personal passion or a professional pursuit, End of Life Doula 101 promises to be a transformative journey that will equip you with the tools to make a profound difference in the lives of others during their most vulnerable moments.

🚩Full Disclaimer: The Dynamic Journey, End of Life Doula 101 course includes graphic content that some participants may find challenging or difficult to handle. The stories shared are genuine and carry significant importance. We encourage all participants to approach this material at their own pace and seek support if necessary. Your emotional well-being is a priority, and we recommend discussing any concerns with a trusted friend or a professional.

TAKEAWAYS -📚
EOLD Course Guide
The Dynamic Journey Life and Death Guide
Validation of Completion

View the course in the Fall / Winter Recreation Guide

Meet The Instructor ~ End of Life Doula 101
#19692 ~ Jan 8th FREE
Time: 6:30 - 7:30pm

End of Life Doula 101
#19685 ~ Jan 13th $475+ gst
Tuesday’s @ 7pm - 9pm & Thursday’s @ 6:30 - 8:30pm

📆 Register online ~
comox.ca/register
or call 250-339-2255

ℹ️ For more information, please do not hesitate to email: Dynamicjourneydoula@gmail.com

🛎️ The role of End of Life Doula instructors teaching introductory courses is advisory and educational, not regulatory. We are not certified or licensed by any regulatory authority, and my specific courses are designed to provide foundational knowledge rather than professional certification. Participants should understand that completion of the course does not confer any formal accreditation or legal qualification.

11/13/2025

As a proud member of NORBC, I ask you to please sign and share the survey 🙏🏻
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“NORBC is a not-for-profit group, seeking to advocate for the legalization of Natural Organic Reduction (NOR), also known as terramation or human composting, in our home province of BC.
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With this survey, we hope to collect public input on NOR as a disposition option in BC in order to gauge public awareness and to lobby the government of BC to amend the Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Act to allow natural organic reduction.
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We believe that all British Columbians should have the choice to dispose of their body through natural organic reduction at facilities that operate in a safe and sustainable manner.”

🌱 Curious and willing to know more about NOR? Go to norbc.ca.

🎤Add your voice and 🖋️sign the petition too! Every survey response and signature counts!

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11/07/2025

“For our tomorrow, they gave their today.”
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“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.”

Let us remember all those who courageously gave their lives for us today.


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