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As a family caregiver, I have had many unanswered questions over the last 10 years.

I was often searching for resources to guide me in my decision-making, to relieve stressors, and assist my loved ones. I believe helping others to find their own answers while being a good listener, is one of the kindest ways to empower people to make informed decisions for themselves, and lighten the burdens of others.

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Over the past 31 years, I have served as a Home Support Worker, an Integrated Support Worker, and an independent care provider. I enjoyed working to help others and encourage independence when that was the goal. 

I have recently been focusing on increasing my knowledge of dementia, cognitive impairments, grief, and writing. I am a part time student of a Therapeutic Recreation Facilitation program. My aim is to use my life experiences with loss, and continued training, to help others along the way.

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I completed one year of formal training with the Home Hospice Association in December 2022 when I received my certificate as a Death Doula.  I have also received thorough training and experience via a Palliative organization where I have been a volunteer for the past three years. I am a trained Last Aid co-facilitator, an ambassador of the Waiting Room Revolution Workshop, a member of the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA), and a student of the St. John's Ambulance Emotional First Aid Program.

I am currently working toward becoming a member of the End of Life Doula Association of Canada by fulfilling their community experience and education requirements.

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End-of-life Doula services are currently an unregulated profession in Canada, much like Birth Doulas or Midwives once were. By focussing on professional development, gaining many varied experiences, and establishing solid relationships in the field, my hope is to add to the credibility and integrity of this profession. 

End-of-life care is something that affects everyone at some point. Having healthy conversations, and being knowledgeable  in these matters can help to contribute to the wellbeing of people facing end-of-life concerns, their loved ones, and communities at large. 

Helping to create a roadmap, holding space, sitting vigil at the end of life, and facilitating conversations around death and grief both virtually and in the community;

are my main interests as an End-of-Life/Death Doula. 

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Bonnie Carpenter,  

Certified End-of-Life/Death Doula

Precious Days

End-of-Life Support, Planning & Education