Soul Midwives Service:
‘A good death is an extraordinary, moving and sacred
experience. It can also have a healing quality, not only
for the person who is involved but their families,
friends and the wider community.’ (Felicity Warner,
Gentle Dying)
Soul Midwives are non-medical, holistic companions who
guide and support the dying in order to facilitate a
gentle and tranquil death.
Soul Midwives
- listen,
provide gentle therapeutic techniques and ensure
compassionate care at all times
- work
holistically with both the spirit and the soul of
the dying person
- keep a loving
vigil
- create and
hold a sacred and healing space for the dying person
- recognise and
support the individual needs of the departing soul
to enable a tranquil death
- use sound,
touch, colour and smell and other gentle techniques
to help alleviate pain and anxiety
- Support
families and loved ones
The Soul Midwife’s most
important role is to provide comfort, continuous support
and reassurance in helping a dying person to experience
the death he or she wants. |