Nancy Danielle Garland

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Certified Coach Practitioner (CCP)

and End of Life Doula (EOLD)

Currently studying Reiki to offer another level of comfort

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What is an End of Life Doula?

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An End of Life Doula (EOLD) is a non-medical person who is trained to care for a person and their family holistically in the last phase of life.  We work with your entire care team to offer added support and assistance.

 

EOLD's learn what to expect physically, emotionally, and spiritually as someone’s body declines and what interventions to suggest for optimum comfort + care, reassurance, distraction, holding space, guidance.....​​

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What is your background?

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I've been a children and seniors entertainer for the last 25 years.  I've learned the value and importance of a positive attitude, and the healing power of a smile.  I have worked in private, corporate and community settings, and interact with a variety of different ages, cultures, and backgrounds.  

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I've been a Body Removal Technician for the last 7 years.  Work involves assisting funeral homes, coroner and police with the pick up and transportation of deceased persons.  Locations of removal include hospitals, personal residences, and accident/crime scenes.  I provide the ability to interact sensitively and empathetically with bereaved families and handle emotionally charged situations with dignity and grace.

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I was a personal support worker for 8 years.  I worked mainly working with Alzheimers clients in private homes, adult day programs(as PSW and recreationist), and long term care settings.  I learned quickly that the care was secondary to an engaging, positive interaction.  I was hired more and more for my entertaining abilities. 

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I understand loss with the early deaths of my Father, Brother and Daughter.  They died at different times, from different circumstances, but all too soon.  This reality taught me early that death is an inevitable part of life, and a natural process that all living beings experience.  

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Knowing what to expect and what to do, takes some of that fear away, and makes you feel more in control. I would like to remove some of the tension and guide you and your family, physically, emotionally, and spiritually through this life transition and make it the best it can be.

 

COST - no charge​