Soul Midwifery

I have experienced the passing of many loved ones over the years, sitting with them, holding space and providing comfort, often for several hours.

I know first-hand as a family member the stress one feels and sometimes a sense of hopelessness when one is the only person at the bedside caring for a loved one – or at a loss regarding what to say, how best to provide support, or how to plan forward, when a diagnosis has been made.

Certain loved ones of mine, like many in the world, have been reluctant to offload their fears to family when faced with a diagnosis but still feel the need to talk to someone who can at the same time provide suggestions, offer a listening ear, and kind therapeutic techniques and compassion.

I know that at my own death, I would like it to be dignified, and in a loving environment.

In November 2018, I was privileged to be trained by Felicity Warner, at her Soul Midwives School in Dorset as a Practitioner Level One. Since then I have used the techniques and skills gained to support loved ones and I am planning to take my Spiritual Soul Midwifery Certificated Master Skills Course later in 2025.

The 12 Principles of Soul Midwifery

To work as non-medical holistic companions who guide and support a dying person in order to facilitate a gentle and tranquil death.
To support and recognise the individual needs of the dying person and ensure they feel loved and supported.
To create and hold a sacred and healing space for the dying person (whether in a hospital, a hospice or at home).
To respect and honour a dying person’s religious/spiritual or atheist/agnostic beliefs and practices.
To work as non-denominational, multi-faith practitioners who honour the dying person’s beliefs about life, death or the afterlife.
To listen, provide gentle therapeutic techniques, and ensure compassionate care at all times.
To ‘serve’ our friend; not aim to ‘fix’ or ‘rescue’.
To give healing, using sound, touch, colour, scented oils or other gentle techniques to alleviate pain and anxiety.
To keep a loving vigil.
To work holistically with the spirit and soul of our friends at all levels and stages of transition.
To support families and their loved ones, giving loving care with a human touch.
To provide comfort, continuous support and reassurance in helping a dying person to experience the death he or she wants.

I do charge for my work as a Soul Midwife, depending on circumstances and what is required. An initial chat about this role is always free of charge. If you would like to know more please use the Contact Form here on this website. I am also happy to give talks on the subject to local groups in the Lincolnshire area.

Tender Loving Care (TLC)

In June 2022, I was honoured to receive training again on Tender Loving Care (TLC), which takes some of the techniques from the Soul Midwifery approach to enable loved ones, those in care homes or hospitals, to provide support and comfort to the dying. As a TLC trainer, I offer training to individuals or groups in the Lincolnshire area and will be running these sessions later in 2025. If you are interested in knowing more, please reach out to me on my Contact Page. or sign up for my newsletter.

Further information on Soul Midwifery and TLC can be found on www.soulmidwifery.co.uk

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The 12 Principles of Soul Midwifery

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