The ‘do it yourself’ option is perfect for people who are good at working online, like to get things done in their own time and know what they want in terms of their end-of-life plan.
When you purchase this option, you will receive a very comprehensive form to complete. The questions are a mix of basic and complex and the aim is to get you really thinking and get this information down on paper. We have covered just about everything that might be useful and relevant.
It’s not a legally binding document but more a statement of your wishes and preferences. It’s up to you who you share this information with and you can update your document later if you wish.
If you later decide that you need doula support after working on this form, we’ll provide you with a coupon and the fee you’ve already paid will be credited to your upgraded package.
This option gets you and your chosen end-of-life doula together online for a total of 2 hours. You will be able to talk in great depth and be supported to create your end-of-life plan. This is great for people who’d like to work through their plan with someone who’s an experienced doula. You will be guided through the questions in a compassionate but direct manner so that your plan will be well thought out and reflect your wishes and preferences. The document is exactly the same as option 1 but in this case, the doula will write your plan out for you and send it to you once it’s completed. Your doula will then follow up with you after you have received your plan for a check-in.
If you later decide that you need additional support, you can purchase additional hours.
For some people, the doula connect online package is all that’s needed but many people find that they need more time with an experienced end-of-life doula for ongoing or additional support. This can be for many reasons, for example: you’ve been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness; there may be differing points of view among your family and friends; you’re nearing end-of-life or you just need someone to support you, guide you and be there for you. Even though it’s not in person, you will still be able to establish a deep and connected relationship with your preferred doula online or over the phone. Our aim is to have doulas available to support you, regardless of where you live.
You will know if this is the best option for you.
A lot of us want the human touch, actually being in the same room, not just online on the phone. We have connections with experienced end-of-life doulas dotted around Australia. They are a beautiful group of people and their mission is to support people and their friends and family to navigate the end-of-life.
