Jennifer Faraone - Support for the Dying and the Grieving
- Author
- Lori J Ference, Jennifer Faraone
- Published
- Wed 11 Sep 2019
- Episode Link
- http://www.loriference.com
It's such an honour and a privilege to spend time with someone in their final days or weeks or months because that's when you see the person for who they really are. ~ Jennifer Faraone
In January of 2019, Jennifer came upon a traffic accident and instinctively ran to comfort a dying man named Asim.
In the aftermath of his passing, she had a strong sense she needed to write a letter to his family to let them know about his final moments. The letter found its way to them through the police department. She has since forged a close relationship with Asim's family and assisted them in honouring Asim in meaningful ways.
Deeply impacted by this time with Asim and his family and other supporting events, she purposefully embarked on formal education in how to help the dying and grieving, learning from world-renowned experts in the field. Mid-September, she will complete her certification as an End of Life Doula through the Institute of Traditional Medicine in Toronto
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- Jennifer's recovery from a concussion and the need to cultivate awareness about concussions in the trail running community and in general
- How reiki can help the dying
- The importance of legacy projects
- How to support someone who is grieving in person, at a distance and in the online space
- The power of vulnerability
- What you can do to follow up with someone who has lost a loved one
ABOUT JENNIFER FARAONE
Jennifer has worn many hats over the years: Occupational Therapist, Health Care Project Manager, Run Coach; Author; Reiki Practitioner; Trail Runner; Mother/Wife; and more recently, an End of Life Doula. Although these roles may be distinct from one another, they share a common thread: helping others.
Her interest in End of Life care evolved following a series of deaths and events, including the deaths of several close family members, the death of a stranger, and her volunteer work in palliative care. With each of these moments, there was fear, pain, grief and suffering; but there were also moments of calmness, beauty and peace. She realized that more could be done to help and facilitate these times of transitions, and she wants to help others, including their families and loved ones, as they embrace their own mortality and face difficult decisions at the end of life.
GUEST LINKS
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Golden Ultra
- A Dog's Purpose
- Institute of Traditional Medicine- End of Life Care Program
- End of Life Doula Association
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