End of Life Spiritual Care

Overview / Format

As part of the counselling services offered, The Gawler Foundation provides emotional and spiritual support for people nearing the end of their lives as well as to their families and friends. This service includes all or part of:

  • Assistance in achieving inner peace in the light of facing one's own mortality and pending death. 
  • Preparation for a 'good death' by addressing the fears and questions related to dying, and assisting with dealing with any unresolved emotional issues and unfinished business. 
  • Facilitation of meetings with family and/or friends to openly talk about topics related to the pending death. Eg. Wishes of the ill person regarding arrangements for the last hours, for the time up to the funeral and the funeral itself. 
  • Being present during the final hours of life, as well as the early hours after death has occurred, to support the dying person, family and friends.
  • Assistance in the time leading up to the funeral by providing spiritual and emotional support for family members and friends. 
  • Providing grief counselling to the bereaved in the early stages after a death has occurred. 

In line with the philosophies of The Gawler Foundation this service is provided on a non-denominational basis; the spiritual or religious beliefs of the people concerned are fully respected.

Facilitators

This service is being provided by our specifically trained spiritual care counsellors and is subject to their availability.

We have a team of highly qualified and caring staff who draw on a rich background of personal experience.  More importantly, they have an empathy and understanding gained from many years working and training in this specialised field.

Booking and Enquiries

Sessions can be booked through The Gawler Foundation on 03 5967 1730.

For links to palliative care resources click here

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