Meet Keri
Your guide, advocate, caregiver, companion, coach, and facilitator
I have had the privilege of caring for patients as a Registered Nurse in a variety of specialties, including Hospice, for over 3 decades.
I am finally responding to my long held calling to accompany people on their journey of body and mind, heart and soul, to the end of their life on earth. I have always believed that living at any stage of life with an awareness of our mortality can enhance quality of life by bringing to mind what is most deeply meaningful and sacred. My own life journey through music, sports, Nursing, marriage, divorce, raising 2 daughters, travel, and finding my voice, has been a constant expansion into more authentic and meaningful expression. Every change and transition in my life brings expansion and wisdom that I long to share. It is my dream to serve clients at end of life, and even before, in a way that clarifies their values, beliefs, and dreams, to support them to express these in the most authentic way.
More About Me
I am:
An RN with 35 years experience in a variety of settings, including Hospice.
End of Life Sacred Passage Guide, Coach, and Educator, trained at Conscious Dying Institute.
Healing Circle Facilitator , trained at Healing Circles Global.
Yoga teacher, trained through Orange fitness and Blissology Yoga.
Reiki practitioner
I am passionate about deep and meaningful connection, and authentic expression .
I am a Nature Lover and outdoor activity enthusiast.
I am a member of:
The College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of BC
Death Doula Network International
Associate of the End of Life Doula Association of Canada
What I believe in…
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I Believe it is time to restore death to it's sacred place in the beauty, mystery and celebration of life.
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I Believe in the magic and mystery possible at the time of death.
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I Believe death is a part of life and a rite of passage. Reflecting on our mortality helps us to live more authentic and meaningful lives at any stage.
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I Believe the end of life journey is an opportunity for all present to evolve, and can contribute to the evolution of human consciousness.
What does an End of Life Doula do?
An End of Life Doula is someone who supports a person faced with an illness or terminal diagnosis. The End of Life Doula can educate, advocate for, and empower clients by starting the conversation about death and embracing the dying process early. By aligning the clients needs with their expectations and wishes, the End of Life Doula can significantly improve the quality and dignity of the end of life journey. Some of their tasks and skills may include:
advocate for the best possible experience for the client
understand the physiology of death and the complexity of emotions that go along with the diagnosis of a terminal illness
assist clients in creating and carrying out their health care treatment decisions
are knowledgeable about legalities, options, and tools in Canada
provide emotional, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint
providing information needed to make informed care decisions
facilitate communication between client, family and other care providers
protect the client’s dignity and the family’s memory during the death experience
allowing the family to participate at their own comfort level
