Hello from Renee
I am an end of life doula and wellness practitioner providing compassionate care for those planning for or facing end of life.
My practice centres around emotional and spiritual support for all ages﹘single individuals, those without family or people navigating complex or
chronic health conditions.
I am grateful to contribute to the care of the land and community on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & səlil̓wətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.
Meaningful reconciliation is possible and requires individual, governmental and institutional action. I endeavor to decolonize my practice, continue to learn and support my Indigenous neighbours.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action were released nine years ago and there has been very slow progress on the Commission’s recommendations. Transformative change is required.
My Areas of Focus
Companioning
When you want someone to be with you as you walk this path.
A non-judgmental ear to process death, impermanence or living more consciously.
People Support
Support for people and caregivers navigating the illness or death of a cherished person including providing time to rest and helping you process your grief.
Soul Work
End-of-life planning and legacy support for all ages that helps you to explore what options are available that would be the most meaningful for you.
Favourite Resources
The Association is an excellent resource to learn more about the doula profession as well as access their extensive list of public resources.
Canadian-based company that supports individuals prepare a legal, online will at a reasonable cost without the need for a lawyer or notary. Wilful is suitable for most Canadians and has a helpful FAQ to help answer your questions.
The Order of the Good Death was founded in 2011 by funeral director and author, Caitlin Doughty, and has been a resource for advocacy and community exploring ways to reframe what is possible at the end of life.
Sign up for Lifehavn’s seasonal newsletter, Memento Mori, to receive additional resources, teachings and wisdom around death, dying & living.
About Renee Mitchell
Buddhist practitioner
I came to Buddhism the “typical” way, in a period of despair. These practices, teachings and community has been immensely supportive to my journey as a human and informs much of my life’s outlook. Having always been a spiritual seeker and born into a Catholic family, I am welcoming of all people﹘ including those without spiritual backgrounds. I don’t project my beliefs onto those I work with.
Lifetime of navigating the medical system with chronic illness
The experience of coming close to death at the age of 25 broke me open and stripped down a lot of the ego defenses and masks that I carried up to that point. I remember the distressed energy of those around me and my body and spirit turning inward. That and many other near death moments allows me to sit in compassion with those going through their own transitions﹘coping with a new diagnosis, the prospect of dying or processing your own grief experience.
Servant leader
My life as a business leader and lifelong volunteer overlaps with my doula work through the act of service. It’s an honour to provide the environment, resources and support for people of all backgrounds, whether that is in life, in illness or in death.
I graduated from Douglas College’s End-of-Life Doula course in October 2023.
Pricing
Currently services are offered to the community on a pro-bono basis as I look to build up 40 hours of service as a new practitioner, allowing me to apply to become a registered member with the
End-of-Life Doula Association of Canada. In the interim, I hold a ‘Supporting Member’ designation with the Association.
In the future, services will be offered in blocks of time and can be utilized for your unique needs based on our 30-minute intake call.
4-hours, $400
10-hours, $1,000
30-hours, $3,000
Customized and sliding-scale packages can be created based on your individual needs.
Prices listed are in Canadian dollars and are exclusive of tax.
Make contact
Contact me for a free 30-minute phone or video consultation.
Email Address
hello@lifehavn.com
Phone Number
(604) 354 6793