About Me
I am a Thanatologist (EOLD), recognized by the End-of-Life Doula Association of Canada (EOLDAC). I graduated with a 4 year Bachelor of Arts Degree Majoring in Psychology (STFX University, 2007). I also completed Post Graduate Certification in End-of-Life Services (Douglas College, 2022).
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I have more than 15 years experience working in mental health research and field settings with extensive applied experience in cognitive and physical disability, and long-standing practical work with individuals throughout their lifespan.
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My area of interest is Disenfranchised Grief. This type of grief is often not openly acknowledged, socially validated, or publicly mourned. In short, although the individual is experiencing a grief reaction, there is no social recognition that the person has a right to grieve or a claim for social sympathy or support (Doka, 2008).
A few examples of Disenfranchised Grief are losses related to estrangement from family, sexual health, mental or physical impairment, job loss, relationship breakdown, incarceration, suicide, and, substance use.
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Specializing in Individual & Family Sessions, Group Facilitation, Disabilities, Gender & Sexuality, Incarceration, and End-of-Life Care.
