Coaching

Private Coaching 

My coaching sessions are focused primarily for Retirees, Solo Agers and Family Caregivers who need guidance/support on

 (1) Doula Coaching at the End of Life   (2) Grieving the Loss of your Loved One   (3) Life after Caregiving Ends   

(4) Retirement-Life Coaching 

 

1.   Doula Coaching for those at the End of Life

The three stages at the end of life are (1) Shock Phase   (2) Stabilization Phase   (3) Transition Phase

As an End of Life Doula Consultant, I recognize the importance of planning ahead for a Peaceful Passing.

Advanced Directives:  Documents that allow you to plan and make your own end of life wishes known in the event that you are unable to communicate.  Advanced Directives consist of

(1) Living Will: Describes your wishes regarding medical care.

(2) Health Care Proxy: Appoint a person to speak your wishes that you have already chosen in your Living Will, if you cannot speak for yourself.   They will follow your wishes.  You are not asking them to make decisions for you.

Peace of Mind Planner:   A holistic approach to cover all five categories of planning for your end of life wishes – Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual and Financial – to ensure that you have complete peace of mind with how you want to be remembered, celebrated and honored at the end of life.

Facts

  • 90% of people say that talking to their family about the end of life care is important, yet 27% have actually done it.
  • 60% of people say that they do not want their family to be burdened by making tough decisions, yet 56% have not communicated their end of life wishes.
  • 80% of people say that if they were seriously ill, they would want to talk with their MD about EOL care. 7% have actually done it.
  • 82% of people say that it is important to put their EOL wishes in writing. 23% have done it.

2.   Grief Coaching – Stages of Grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance

  •   Grief is not time-bound.  It is different for every person and how we manage our coping methods to bring us to a more peaceful life.
  •   Crying is a normal  human response for both males and females.
  •   Our loved one will always remain in our heart and in our memories.
  •   We will have a New Normal: A new identity, new friends, new sense of purpose, a new spiritual relationship.
  •   Grief impacts many parts of our life: Physical, Emotional, Spiritual and Behavioral

3.   Life After Caregiving Ends

What will this new stage of life be for you?  Recognizing your new skills that you honed from your time as a caregiver and how this will leverage your new purpose in life.  Growing a deeper understanding of who you are now, your new goals and the commitment to reach them.

4.   Retirement – Life Coaching

Retiring in the 21st Century is now giving us longevity of about 25 years in our transition to our third stage of life.  Retirement is no longer just a destination. It requires a comprehensive life plan, not just a financial plan.  With sufficient planning and practice, we can achieve a healthier, happier and a more purposeful life.

The Four Stages of Life

  1. Youth (birth – 21)
  2. Adulthood (21 – 55)
  3. Retirement (55 – 85+)
  4. Old Age (85 – End of Life)

Retirement Planning