Life Transition Coach and Death Doula Guide
Life brings many changes, and some of the hardest ones involve health challenges, chronic illness, and eventually, death. During these times, you and your family might feel overwhelmed, scared, or unsure about what to do next. This is where a life transition coach and death doula can help.
What is a Life Transition Coach and a Death Doula?
A life transition coach and death doula is someone who walks alongside you and your family during life’s most challenging moments. We help you navigate the journey from health to illness, and eventually to end-of-life, with more confidence and peace.
As your life transition coach, we help you:
- Plan for the future while you’re still healthy
- Understand your options when facing a new diagnosis
- Make decisions that honor your values and wishes
- Coordinate care between different healthcare teams
- Reduce worry about what lies ahead
As your death doula, we provide:
- Education about what to expect during the dying process
- Support for meaningful final moments
- Guidance for families who want to be involved in care
- Help create lasting memories and legacy projects
- Peaceful presence during the most difficult times
We don’t replace your doctors, nurses, or hospice team. Instead, we work alongside them to make sure you and your family feel supported, informed, and never alone.
How We Help Your Whole Family
When someone faces a serious illness or approaches the end of life, it affects everyone who loves them. We understand that “family” means different things to different people—whether that’s blood relatives, chosen family, close friends, or your faith community.
We help reduce anxiety and stress by:
- Teaching you what to expect so there are fewer surprises
- Helping you make plans that give you peace of mind
- Showing you practical ways to provide comfort and care
- Creating space for meaningful conversations
- Connecting you with resources and support
We bring peace of mind through:
- Clear, gentle education about health changes and options
- Help making advance care plans that honor your wishes
- Support for difficult decisions without pressure or judgment
- Guidance on coordinating multiple caregivers and healthcare teams
- Assistance in creating meaningful rituals and memory projects
How Do I Know if I Need a Life Transition Coach and Death Doula?
You might benefit from our support if you’re experiencing any of these situations:
If you’re healthy but want peace of mind:
- You want to create advance care plans, but don’t know where to start
- You worry about becoming a burden on your family
- You want to make sure your wishes will be honored if you can’t speak for yourself
- You’d like to have important conversations with your family, but don’t know how
If you’re facing a new health challenge:
- You’ve been diagnosed with a chronic or life-limiting illness
- You’re confused about the difference between palliative care and hospice
- You feel overwhelmed by medical decisions and treatment options
- Your family is struggling to understand what’s happening
If you’re caring for someone who is very sick:
- You don’t know what to expect as their illness progresses
- You want to provide the best care, but feel unprepared
- You’re exhausted from caregiving and need support
- You want to create special memories while you still can
If you’re approaching end-of-life:
- You want to make sure your final days are peaceful and meaningful
- You’d like help planning how you want to spend your remaining time
- You want support for your family during this difficult journey
- You’re interested in creating legacy projects or having important conversations
The Benefits of Working with Us
Reduced Anxiety and Worry: We help you understand what’s happening and what to expect, which reduces fear of the unknown. When you know what might come next, you can feel more prepared and less anxious.
Better Communication: We help families have meaningful conversations about wishes, fears, and hopes. These discussions bring families closer together and reduce misunderstandings.
Improved Care Coordination: We help you work with all your healthcare providers—doctors, nurses, hospice teams, and others—to make sure everyone is on the same page about your care.
Peace of Mind: Knowing that your wishes are documented and that your family understands them brings a deep sense of peace. You can focus on what matters most instead of worrying about the details.
Enhanced Quality of Life: Whether you have years, months, or weeks ahead, we help you make the most of your time together. This might include comfort measures, meaningful activities, or simply being present with each other.
Family Support: We don’t just support the person who is sick—we support everyone who loves them. This includes education, emotional support, and practical help with caregiving.
You Don’t Have to Face This Alone
Life’s transitions can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate them by yourself. We’re here to provide gentle guidance, practical support, and peaceful presence during whatever challenges you’re facing.
Whether you’re planning ahead while healthy, facing a new diagnosis, or supporting someone through their final chapter, we can help you feel more prepared, confident, and peaceful.
Ready to learn more? We offer free conversations to help you understand how we can support you and your family. You can choose to meet by phone, video call, or in person if you’re in our area.
We believe that with the proper support and guidance, families can navigate even the most difficult transitions with dignity, love, and peace.
Schedule a free conversation with Nurse Peter to see how we can support you, someone you care about, or your organization.