Doulaship

Service Description

Doulaship is compassionate, non-clinical support for people navigating major transitions, loss, and life-altering change. While often associated with end-of-life care, doulaship also holds space for the many deaths we experience throughout our lives, including the loss of identity, relationships, careers, and imagined futures. At The Afterwords, doulaship is grounded in trauma-informed care, cultural awareness, and deep listening. It recognizes that loss is not just emotional, but physical, spiritual, and practical. Doulaship offers steady support when systems feel overwhelming, language feels insufficient, and the path forward is unclear. Services may include: -emotional and spiritual support during periods of grief or transition -advocacy within healthcare or institutional settings -guidance through complex decision-making -legacy reflection -ritual support -helping individuals prepare for endings with clarity and dignity. For those experiencing non-death losses, this work may focus on identity reconstruction, grounding during uncertainty, and creating structure during times of upheaval. This support is offered to individuals facing: -terminal illness or anticipatory grief -families caring for a loved one at the end of life -people navigating sudden or traumatic loss. Doulaship is also available for those experiencing major life transitions such as: -divorce -job loss -business closure -burnout -profound personal transformation Doulaship does not replace therapy, medical care, or legal support. Instead, it complements these systems by providing consistent presence and relational care.