Kathy Petersen, Certified End-of-Life Doula
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Service Area: Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens
Contact: 347-303-6922
I was called to this work after supporting both my mother and father through their final transition. I am truly grateful that I was able to be with both of them during this period to ensure they had a peaceful passing. The experience was really eye opening for me and showed me my life’s purpose to help and support others as they near the end of their lives. While spending time at the hospital with my parents I became aware of so many terminally ill patients passing alone. No one should die alone, and everyone deserves a good end of life.
As a doula my approach to end-of-life care is holistic, individualized, and centered on quality care for each patient, I believe building relationships with each patient is central to supporting them. I have been trained to provide comfort and support to the patient and their families emotionally, spiritually, and physically through the last stage of life so that the journey is as peaceful and dignified as possible. I focus on using the Best Three Months End-of-Life Plan. I use this tool to help the patient develop what is most important to them in the five domains of their life (spiritual, emotional, practical, physical, and mental).
During such a challenging time it is important to have a plan in place that ensures individuals last wishes are known and honored.
Services Offered:
Best Three Months of Life Care Planning
Before, during, and after life care.
Home, hospital, and nursing home visits
Legacy planning
Aromatherapy
Sacred vigil