Transitions Are Part of the Journey
Transitions are part of the journey. The journey – all of it – is life. As a medical professional with over 35 years of hands-on experience, I have seen far too many people have difficulty facing and going through the final stages of this existence before they themselves, their family members, friends, or even pets cross over. Like birth, physical death is one of the most distinct parts of life, but sadly our culture has made it one of the most misunderstood and feared. It is a natural process that can be better understood and faced with far less trepidation, anger, sadness, and in some cases feelings of terror, than are necessary. Often the feelings are multiplied by the fears of those around the dying, or due to a misunderstanding or lack of spiritual basis that provides understanding and reference points. Too often pain and/or illness makes the death process arduous and difficult, not only for the patient but family members, friends, significant others, pets, and those around. What is needed is compassion to take a seemingly nothing but negative future unknown and help mold it into a faceable, more positive experience for all involved.
It is truly unfortunate that death is seen with trepidation, uneasiness, and fear for so many in our culture. Often people are unsure of how they should feel, or the physical digression they face. Too often they lose sight of what they have always believed is “over there” and “if” they will be “found worthy”. Many times their faith becomes fragile, or is not able to touch family and friends enough to help ease their feelings of sadness and impending loss. Caregivers feel helpless to prevent the transition, or become frustrated at seeming to be unable to make the person more comfortable. Family members many times are so distraught or angry they cannot discuss, share feelings, or deal with the process, let alone the absolutely necessary social and legal requirements the death ushers in and must be handled. Much undue stress, pain, and sorrow occur for so many, especially now with limited contact for the dying in hospital and nursing home situations. All those situations can be helped tremendously with solid, experienced counseling and guidance for all concerned.
As a medical professional, professional counselor, and minister, I have seen so much heartbreak and too much unnecessary suffering (including increased pain and discomfort) occur for both the patient and others that could be helped significantly with knowledgeable, patient, correct guidance about what to expect, what needs done, and reassurance that how they are feeling is natural and a process.
I know that my training and medical experience can assist you and your loved ones during a difficult, fearful time. Having been an oncology professional, I know from many years of experience that two of the most frightening words in the English language are “It’s cancer.” If you or someone you care about are facing a potentially terminal diagnosis and the fear of the unknown is taking over your every breath, please call me. Knowing ahead what may happen, not will happen, and easing the burden and weight you are carrying can help your response to fight the cancer or other potentially terminal illness tremendously. Your thoughts, emotions, and psychological state have an enormous effect on how your body fights and heals. Don’t let a diagnosis become a death sentence – get some information and understanding, calm and more collected to help provide you the best fighting chance to overcome and win against what your physical body is facing.
Each Dying Person is Special, Each Dying Person Should Have Peace and Dignity
I feel very strongly about helping people know and not be in fear facing the unknown. Each client’s circumstances differ as to the amount of time and counseling needed, as well as other services and knowledge to gain a more positive, calmer, better end outcome. For that reason, the cost of death doula counseling varies case to case, but is always reasonable. I am available for paid travel to provide counseling in special circumstances, and virtual sessions via Zoom, Skype, Facebook, or by phone are also options. Please contact me for a free initial talk about your needs and how I can help with this critical transition process that does not need to be feared.
If you or someone you care about could truly be helped with experienced, expert counseling and guidance through the dying process, please contact me.
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