My name is Cindy Kincaid(she/her) and I am an End of Life Doula, trained through Douglas College.
I am well as a registered Social Worker working part-time in Community Palliative Care.
I am also an Ambassador for The Waiting Room Revolution.
I have had additional training in providing support for grief and bereavement.
I am privileged to be a guest in the beautiful Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People.
As a Social Worker in a variety of roles I have helped individuals and families with challenging situations and concerns.
I am comfortable with the sometimes difficult and taboo conversations such as those about; advanced care planning, substitute decision making, death, dying, grief, family estrangement, abuse, addictions, sexuality and sexual dysfunction.
It seemed fitting to me to continue helping people have the difficult conversations in my "retirement work” as an End of Life Doula.
My goal is to help individuals and families feel empowered and in control of their end of life choices.
In our society we have developed a fear of even the conversations about death and dying,
let alone the planning for this natural life event we will all experience.
It is an honour and a privilege to share my experience and knowledge of our care systems with you and
those who care about you as you begin exploring your exit strategies for this final uncertain journey.
Facing end-of-life decisions can be overwhelming. You do not have to walk this maze alone.
I am here to offer steady guidance, a compassionate presence, and practical support as you consider your wishes, values, and options.
Together, we can create space for meaningful conversations, thoughtful planning,
and an exit that reflects who you are and what matters most to you.
I look forward to meeting you and walking your path with you.
Please see my contact page and connect with me to book a FREE consultation.
The Values of Exit Strategies - End of Life Care
Compassion
Each person is a unique individual with gifts and vulnerabilities.
You will be met wherever you are in your journey with kindness, curiosity and without judgement.
Humour
Laughter is an essential part of life, even when doing the serious work of planning for the end of life.
Honesty
I will hold space for challenging conversations and say what needs to be said with gentleness, compassion and candour.
Continuous Learning
Every relationship is a learning opportunity. I will ask for feedback so I can do better. Clients and their people are my
greatest teachers.
Community
It takes a village!
I collaborate with other service providers to wrap circles of support around the people I work with.
I give back to the community that nurtures us all.
Death is Normal
It’s important to remember this value as we age (and come closer to our own exits) and
as we accompany our loved ones through their end of life.
There is freedom in embracing our mortality.
Each person is a unique individual with gifts and vulnerabilities.
You will be met wherever you are in your journey with kindness, curiosity and without judgement.
Humour
Laughter is an essential part of life, even when doing the serious work of planning for the end of life.
Honesty
I will hold space for challenging conversations and say what needs to be said with gentleness, compassion and candour.
Continuous Learning
Every relationship is a learning opportunity. I will ask for feedback so I can do better. Clients and their people are my
greatest teachers.
Community
It takes a village!
I collaborate with other service providers to wrap circles of support around the people I work with.
I give back to the community that nurtures us all.
Death is Normal
It’s important to remember this value as we age (and come closer to our own exits) and
as we accompany our loved ones through their end of life.
There is freedom in embracing our mortality.
