Patient Presence
Providing compassionate guidance through life changes, loss and death.
Testimonials
"Carol is a loving, calm, and uplifting presence for those struggling with, or enduring a grief process. She is able to customize care and support based on her clients needs. I found her to be respectful, engaging, kind and even funny at times. Her knowledge and experience came through with a warmth that comforted me during such a difficult time in my life. She opened my eyes to not just the process of having recently lost someone very close to me, but to the impact of many types of grief one can experience in their lifetime. She supported me, and provided perspective and tools to open new ways of thinking and feeling about loss and life. I highly recommend her services in any capacity involving grief, death or end of life planning."
Wendy Clickner Prescott
About our logo
I am a grief educator and a non-medical professional who assists a dying person and their loved ones before, during and after death. The double P (Patient Presence) at the center of my logo stands for my commitment to providing solid and reliable service to my clients. The Möbius strip intertwined with the Ps represents the continuity and connectedness of energy throughout life and death. It is a symbol of unity and non-duality. The design shows that the two sides, the inside and outside, are joined together and become one side, connected in an endless ribbon. It has been used as a symbol of infinity.
Special thanks to Jennifer Geldard, who designed my logo. Jennifer Scott Geldard - Artist (jennifergeldard.com)
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The amount of grief we feel is equal to the amount of love we feel. Grief can be experienced from the loss of loved ones and pets; relationship separations and divorce; a serious diagnosis; neglect and abuse; the loss of identity; and trauma. You can feel safe with me.
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An End-of-Life (EOL) Doula is a non-medical professional who provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and families. This holistic support for the dying and their loved ones occurs before, during and after death.
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As a Care Consultant, I will guide you through all aspects of Advance Care Planning and the development of a Living Well End of Life Plan. I will provide subjective information so you can make informed decisions.
Upcoming Events
"What is an Advance Directive and Why Do I Need One?"
ZOOM Class, October 17, 2024 (register on Events page)
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The Massachusetts Councils on Aging Fall Conference
Falmouth, MA October 24, 2024
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Monthly Book Club, First Monday of the Month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
04NOV24, 02DEC24, 06JAN25, 03FEB25 - Let's Talk About Aging Parents, by Laura Tamblyn Watts
03MAR25 - How to Fix a Broken Heart, by Guy Winch
07APR24, 05MAY25, 02JUN25 - Finding Meaning, by David Kessler
07JUL25, 04AUG25 - Welcoming the Unwelcome, by Pema Chodron
Purchase your book on Amazon or at your local bookstore and email carol@patientpresence.com for a link to join.
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Monthly Death Cafe, Second Monday of the Month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Starting in December 2024
Welcome to Death Cafe! A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or course of action, no set conclusions and no judgment. Death Cafes provide a safe environment to gather, eat/drink tea and enjoy open-minded conversations about dying and death. It is an opportunity to share, explore and question our own perceptions of death. It's not a bereavement group - just an open conversation about a topic that we often find taboo. You are welcome to share as much or as little as you like.
Email carol@patientpresence.com for a link to join.
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Weekly Grief Group, Tuesdays starting 26NOV24, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Struggling with grief? You are not alone. Grief is the internal pain we feel from a loss. We all experience grief in a unique way and we all need our grief to be witnessed to heal.
Our Grief Group is a welcoming, non-judgmental, safe space to share your story, support others and learn some coping strategies to live in your new reality.
Questions? Email carol@patientpresence.com
