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“All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on”

-Havelock Ellis

What is an End of Life Doula?

As an INELDA certified End of Life Doula (EOLD), serving one individual/family at a time, I provide non-medical, non-judgmental, holistic support and comfort for anyone dealing with a terminal diagnosis by companioning them emotionally, physically and spiritually, however that is uniquely defined by that person. Long before the care of hospice becomes part of one’s support team, I can begin an important relationship with someone unexpectedly facing their mortality. My skills can smoothly overlap with that of chaplains, social workers, palliative-care teams and hospice, filling in any gaps.

Introductions

“That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet.”

- Emily Dickinson

Testimonials

"I strongly recommend Together Forward Doula. The support that was provided made me feel much more comfortable and confident through my journey working with Martha. Her teaching and follow up was consistent, caring, and compassionate."
I.M.
"Experiencing your Death Over Dinner Game Night was like nothing I have ever been a part of. I never thought I would laugh during a conversation about dying, and also think so deeply. Thank you for creating such an intimate and easy space for this to unfold. Next time it's at my house. "
B.L.
"My family and I are so grateful to have had Martha support and guide us along my mother's final journey. With her help we found ways to communicate with my mother in different ways until the end."
J.H.
"I knew Martha was the right person to be with us through my sister's journey with cancer. We're doing so much important work together while she's still with us. We wouldn't know any of these things without her lovely guidance."
"Martha taught me I could get into bed with my dying sister when I felt so far away from her sitting next to the bed. I didn't know I could do that or how to do that. All these months later, I still think how powerful that experience was for both of us."
"I'm not one of Martha's clients with a terminal illness. I simply didn't want to wait to do some of the important work in preparation for my death. She and I have begun work on my Vigil Plan, a draft for my final days that can be modified until my loved ones need it. We will also script one or two Guided Imagery sessions to ease any mental or physical pain near the end of my life. This is a deeply liberating process I am glad not to be missing."
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