Sally Gabriel Ph.D.
Services
Compassionate Support Every Step of the Way
End of Life Care and Grief Support Services...
My goal is to provide compassionate support through your end of life and grief journeys, from the initial diagnosis to the time of death and beyond. I emphasize planning in my service model. There is evidence to suggest that people who take the time to thoughtfully plan their end of life path have a more peaceful passing than those who do no planning.
I choose to make friends with death, dress it in something more comfortable than basic black. Sometimes I think of it not as a single entity, but as a band of angels, dressed in soft shades of blue and white.
- Patti Davis (The Long Goodbye)
Services
Diagnosis Support:
I help you navigate the logistical and emotional challenges that arise after a terminal diagnosis or the onset of a life-limiting disease. I focus on advance care planning, lining up a support team to meet immediate and future needs, and the emotional stress of a difficult diagnosis.
Navigation of the End-of-Life Journey:
I educate you and your loved ones about the physical and emotional aspects of dying, suggesting comfort interventions, and coordinating with other service providers, including hospice and palliative care.
Meaningful Endings:
I help you find what matters in the time remaining, planning the vigil and memorial services (including obituary and eulogy), and creating a sacred space for reflection.
Empowering Choices:
I advocate for my patients, making sure their wishes for their death are respected and carried out. Death is an event, like birth, and if we have time, we can plan how we would like it to go.
Conversations: about Death:
Death is a topic many people find difficult to navigate. As a death doula, I specialize in creating open conversations about end of life. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the idea of death or struggle to talk about and plan for death, I offer a safe and supportive space for important discussions about end of life.
Emotional Support:
I provide emotional support and a calming presence for the dying person and your loved ones as you manage your illness. I can facilitate discussions of regrets and unresolved issues, and help create a supportive and loving environment for you and your loved ones.
Legacy and Life Review:
I'll guide you in crafting a meaningful legacy project that reflects your life and values. Whether it's writing a memoirs, creating a family heirloom, or cataloguing your photographs, we can explore options that resonate with you. This process both honors your life and provides comfort and cherished memories for your loved ones
Vigil Support:
A vigil is a time for loved ones to gather around a dying person, offering comfort, love, and companionship in their final days and hours. I can create a peaceful and nurturing environment, tending to physical and emotional needs, assisting with practical matters, allowing family members to focus on being present. Most importantly, I offer a calm, steady presence, creating a space for deeply honoring your loved one.
Grief and Loss Education:
I help you and your loved ones navigate the complex terrain of grief and loss. I offer tools and strategies to help you understand and process emotions, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and find meaning in the face of loss. I honor the principle that there is no 'right' way to grieve; there is only your way.
Death Anxiety Coaching:
Fear of death can be paralyzing, preventing people from truly embracing life. Avoiding conversations about mortality and end-of-life planning can create unnecessary stress. I can help you overcome this anxiety and help you live a more fulfilling life.
Pricing for Compassionate Care
In my practice, I believe that each client is unique and deserves a personalized approach. That's why I offer individualized and customized fees that cater to your specific needs and wishes. You can choose to pay hourly or opt for a payment package.
Please contact me for more detailed pricing information.
Limits To What I Do:
What an End-of-Life Doula Does Not Do:
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Provide hands-on medical care: Doulas offer companionship and support, but usually not home health care. Home health aides are better suited for those needs.
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Make medical decisions: The Doula educates you and your loved ones about end-of-life options, but all decisions remain with the patient, loved ones, and your medical team.
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Give medical advice or medication: Doulas are not medical professionals. They can share information to help you understand what to expect, but do not offer medical advice or administer medication.
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Project personal beliefs: Doulas provide a safe and supportive space, respecting your individual beliefs and values.
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Provide hands-on medical care: Doulas offer companionship and support, but usually not home health care. Home health aides are better suited for those needs.
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Make medical decisions: The Doula educates you and your loved ones about end-of-life options, but all decisions remain with the patient, loved ones, and your medical team.
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Give medical advice or medication: Doulas are not medical professionals. They can share information to help you understand what to expect, but do not offer medical advice or administer medication.
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Project personal beliefs: Doulas provide a safe and supportive space, respecting your individual beliefs and values.
Respect for Your Wishes
Your desires and preferences will always be honored, ensuring a peaceful and dignified experience.
Compassionate Support
I will be by your side, offering unwavering emotional and spiritual care for both you and your loved ones.
Guidance Through Every Step
I will provide clear, compassionate guidance through the end-of-life process and grief journey, helping you navigate with comfort and ease.
My Promise
