Transforming End-of-Life Experiences

Workshop Invitation: Transforming End-of-Life Experiences. This in-person event at the Mission Valley Dick Webster Community Room.

Join us for an enlightening workshop that explores the vital role of a death doula in transforming the end-of-life experience into a meaningful, compassionate journey. Just as a wedding planner orchestrates every detail to ensure a celebration is as beautiful and stress-free as possible, a death doula carefully guides both the patient and their loved ones through this significant life event.

In this workshop, you'll learn how a death doula can:

Provide Compassionate Guidance: Like a trusted planner, they help organize the process so that families can focus on what truly matters—connecting, sharing love, and creating lasting memories.

Support Emotional and Practical Needs: They ensure that every need is met timely and respectfully, easing the stress on both the patient and their support network.

Celebrate Life with Dignity: By managing details and offering expert support, death doulas honor each individual’s journey, allowing you to cherish meaningful moments without distraction.

Why Attend?

Understand the Role: Gain insights into how a death doula can transform the end-of-life process into a celebration of life and love.

Learn Practical Strategies: Explore ways to support your loved ones during this challenging time.

Connect with Others: Share experiences and build a community of support that values dignity, compassion, and connection.

Date & Time: February 19th, 2-3pm

Location: Mission Valley YMCA

Come and discover how expert care, much like expert planning, can make one of life’s most profound transitions a time of connection, comfort, and celebration.

Everyone is welcome!

About the Speaker: Nicole Soares

Nicole Soares has witnessed firsthand the stress and pain associated with unplanned and undirected deaths. Serving as a conservator for her dear friend Kristine after an accident and managing her parents’ sudden passing, Nicole realized the profound impact a Death Doula can have. These experiences inspired her to dedicate herself to providing compassionate support to others on their end-of-life journey.

With 34 years in financial services, Nicole brings a unique perspective to end-of-life care. She helps individuals navigate not only their emotional, spiritual, and physical needs but also the complex financial decisions that often accompany this journey. Her extensive career has equipped her to handle challenges such as fraud, credit issues, difficult divorces, medical emergencies, and significant losses with empathy and resilience.

As the owner of EcoLove Transitions and a certified Death Doula, Nicole integrates her financial expertise with her passions for spirituality, environmental responsibility, and respect for individual end-of-life preferences. She assists families in understanding and exploring options like green burial, eco-friendly water cremation, holistic healing, plant medicine, and Medical Aid in Dying, alongside rituals that honor personal beliefs.

Nicole firmly believes that everyone deserves a dignified death and that thoughtful planning is essential. She is dedicated to providing care that offers clarity, calm, compassion, and financial security, ensuring a smooth end-of-life journey for both individuals and their families.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mission Valley YMCA, 5505 Friars Road, San Diego, United States