End-of-Life Counselling

Cayla Townes

Apr 4

Navigating Tough Waters: How to Handle Difficult Conversations with Your Aging Parents

Addressing the gradual shifts in our aging parents' lives can lead us into uncharted territory.

Cayla Townes

Jan 11

How to Comfort and Support Someone After a Death

Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences anyone can go through. When someone you care about is grieving, it can be...

Cayla Townes

Dec 4, 2023

The Body After Death: A Brief Guide to Disposition Options

Explore the various body disposition options, including traditional burial, cremation, green burial, alkaline hydrolysis, and composition.

Cayla Townes

Sep 29, 2023

Understanding Disenfranchised Grief: Validating and Managing Loss

Unacknowledged grief is known as disenfranchised grief, it refers to any grief that goes unacknowledged or invalidated by social norms.

Cayla Townes

Sep 12, 2023

Understanding the Many Facets of Grief

Grief is a complex and deeply personal experience that encompasses a range of emotions and reactions.

Cayla Townes

Sep 6, 2023

Death Vigil Planning: Supporting Others in their Final Moments

Death vigil planning involves creating a calm environment for the person dying, addressing physical & emotional needs, & respecting beliefs

Cayla Townes

Jul 25, 2023

Empowering Your Loved Ones: How Advance Care Planning Can Ease the Burden at the End of Life

Advance care planning directives outline a person's desires for medical treatment and interventions in the event that they can't communicate

Cayla Townes

Jul 9, 2023

Navigating the Final Chapter: The Role of End-of-Life Counsellors in Providing Peaceful Transitions

In our journey through life, we often encounter difficult and challenging moments. One such phase that we all must face is the...