Living Vibrantly,
Leaving Peacefully.
We all deserve non-judgmental support in processing major life change, loss and grief, to live vibrantly, and to have an end-of-life experience that reflects the values we have lived by.
Loss involves grief. Unexpressed and unprocessed grief leads to dysfunction and illness of the body, spirit and relationships but we often need guidance through this process.
Most of us are unprepared for catastrophic accidents and illness, trusting that life will go on as we are used to it when in reality, things can “go south” really fast. Few of us are trained to deal with dying, a catastrophic diagnisis or a loved one with dementia.
Finally, when death approaches we often need guidance to advocate, support and prepare – this includes healthcare advocacy, education and support in dying well and authentically. I can help you with this, up to and including a place to die here, in Nature.
Living Vibrantly,
Leaving Peacefully.
We all deserve non-judgmental support in processing major life change, loss and grief, to live vibrantly, and to have an end-of-life experience that reflects the values we have lived by.
Loss involves grief. Unexpressed and unprocessed grief leads to dysfunction and illness of the body, spirit and relationships but we often need guidance through this process.
Most of us are unprepared for catastrophic accidents and illness, trusting that life will go on as we are used to it when in reality, things can “go south” really fast. Few of us are trained to deal with dying, a catastrophic diagnisis or a loved one with dementia.
Finally, when death approaches we often need guidance to advocate, support and prepare – this includes healthcare advocacy, education and support in dying well and authentically. I can help you with this, up to and including a place to die here, in Nature.
Services
Find valuable support and insights from a compassionate professional able to assist you in navigating major life changes, grief, loss or trauma, and end-of-life preparation for yourself or a loved one.
Counseling & Guidance
Life Coaching
Life Change
Climate Grief and Eco-Distress
Family Conflict Resolution
End of Life Issues and Challenges
Restorative and Educational Retreats
Ritual, Ceremony and Rites of Passage
Planning & Advocacy
Advance Care Planning
End of Life Planning
Home Funeral Guidance
Medical Aid in Dying
(Death with Dignity)
Companioning and Navigation
Personalized Authentic Ceremony
End of Life Services
Advance Care Planning
Plan the Dying You Want
Grief & Loss Counseling
Pet Loss
Death Doula
Medical Aid in Dying (Death with Dignity)
Navigating the process and the law: Education and Guidance & a place to die in Nature
Ceremony and Rites of Passage
Get Support & Guidance
Managing Grief, Loss & Change
About
Drake Living & Dying Design
In addition to being a life and change coach I am a clinically trained spiritual care and grief counselor. I have Master’s Degrees in Conflict Resolution and also Divinity/Theology. I am a certified Mediator, certified Home Funeral Guide, certified Hospice and Palliative Care Chaplain, end of life educator and expert in education on medical aid in dying (MAiD) and voluntary stopping of eating and drinking (VSED). I serve as an Interfaith Chaplain and doula providing spiritual and emotional care to the religious, non-religious, spiritual, atheist, philosopher. All of my work is informed by an understanding of trauma. All of my grief, life and end-of-life care counseling is done through the rubric of spiritual care, life and end-of-life coaching.
It is important to note that although I am not, nor do I claim to be a licensed psychotherapist, many years of supervised spiritual care within a clinical environment (hospital, hospice, palliative care, disasters) have trained me to do this highly emotionally work. Additionally, my direct responsibility for spiritual care and grief counseling in pediatric oncology, adult transplant and other ICUs, the emergency department, neonatology, cardiac and psychiatric environments have trained me well and broadly. That said, it is my hospice and palliative care experience, along with conflict resolution, that have best equipped me for this work in the service of you and your family..
I have taught about end of life issues, restorative justice, trauma and forgiveness at San Francisco Theological Seminary (The Graduate Theological Union) and the Chaplaincy Institute of Interfaith Studies and lectured on spiritual care, end of life issues (including medical aid in dying and other end of life choices), grief and forgiveness nationally and internationally.
Although trained in and respecting many religious traditions I am far more personally a philosopher and spiritual by nature. I will never preach or proselytize What matters is what YOU believe, need, value. My job is to be there to witness your experience and support you on this journey, however difficult. Everyone suffers, everyone grieves, everyone experiences loss and difficult, sometimes dramatic changes to body, work, social functionality and prognosis. My job is to support you and your loved ones through these changes and challenges. My job is to listen and be a working companion through these challenging times – even up to the end.
In-Person or Virtual Services
After your free first “get to know each other” phone, zoom or face-time meeting you can choose to meet on-line or in person. Just reach out by email at Support@DrakeLDD.com or call (971) 813-4357 to arrange a time to discuss your needs.
Visit the Farm
In-person individual or group sessions are held at our beautiful Shelton, WA property on the Olympic Peninsula. Drake Living & Dying Design is part of the Love & Greens farm on East State Route 3. We’re located at the top of Oakland Bay on Puget Sound. Take advantage of our peaceful surroundings to find solace and healing among the towering Douglas Fir trees, the orchard, ponds and vineyard. For directions to the Farm email Support@DrakeLDD.com or call (971) 813-4357.
Get In Touch
Email: Support@DrakeLDD.com or
Call: (971) 813-4357
