What Is Text-Based Doula Support?

Jessica Dawkins
4 days ago
5 min read

If you're visiting Empowered Pathways for the first time, chances are you're new to end-of-life planning. End-of-life doulas are an emerging role in many communities, and virtual services like those that we offer here are revolutionary. This is why I think it's important, as a modern doula, to explain virtual services in detail, so you can understand more about what end-of-life advocates do, and why a virtual-based service may benefit you.

From the convenience of technology to the privacy of text messaging, you may find that doula text messages (or even DMs) are one of the best choices for you.

Start Your Path Forward. Receive Discreet, Supportive, and Educational Text Messages from an End-of-Life Doula.

Text message or direct message-based support from an end-of-life doula has many advantages, including:

Discreet support
Support on your time
Time to process answers
Ample time to think of questions
A very low-cost way to begin end-of-life planning
An outlet for caregivers

What Can an End-of-Life Doula Offer by Text Message?

There is a lot we can accomplish via text message. When you choose this text-based service, we can discuss or plan:

End-of-life basics: What to consider, in general, as you or a loved one is nearing end of life
End-of-life documents: We can breakdown the documents you may need at this stage in your end-of-life planning. I'll provide you with resources, or who to contact, as necessary.
Vigil planning: New to planning vigil? I can help you organize and offer support.
Memorial or living funeral planning: Let me help you begin exploring or planning a memorial in a discreet, low-stress setting.
Legacy project planning: Leave something meaningful behind for your loved ones, or help a loved one showcase their unique legacy. We can begin planning this project together through text message.
Caregiver support: Talk to someone who knows what you're going through and explore resources or supportive methods.
Pet parent support: Discuss how to care for your pet at end-of-life. Begin planning a legacy project or memorial.
Hospice and palliative care education: Curious about hospice or palliative care? Do you need resources in your area or support to take next steps? Let's text.
Family-related support: Are members of your family at odds on how to handle end-of-life matters? Let me hear your side and discuss potential supportive methods with you, so you can find a new path forward.
Green burial education: Curious about green burial, but don't have the time to go to a workshop or seminar? I can explain what your options may be, depending on where you live and what type of green burial you're interested in.
Alternative burial or cremation methods: Do you want to leave less of a footprint behind? Are you searching for a more natural and low-cost method of burial or cremation? Are you stressed or anxious about your perceived burial or cremation methods for you or a loved one? Let's talk through your desires and preferences.
Services exploration: Let's explore my services in more detail. I can answer questions about any of my services as they pertain to you.
After-death exploration: Explore what life may look like for you or your family after a loved one's death.
Organization and bequeathment: Are you unsure of how to organize or give away your belongings after death? Would you like to help plan ahead for a loved one? Let's work through any concerns or emotions and talk about next steps.
Spiritual support: Maybe you don't have anyone who can offer you spiritual or faith-based support at this time. Let's talk about how to get you that support. I can also offer affirmations, meditations, and prayer for your strength as you navigate your day.
Back-and-forth research: Have a question that needs research? Turn your text time into research time. For example, purchase 3 days of services for 30 minutes each. Utilize 5 minutes for questions, 15-20 minutes for doula research, and 5 minutes for a reply back from your doula. We can talk about it in our initial messages.

How Text-Based Doula Support Works at Empowered Pathways

When you choose text-based doula support, you're paired with me, certified end-of-life doula and end-of-life advocate Jessica Dawkins. I'm a certified Reiki Master, an ordained minister, and a degreed creative writing instructor with an English BA from the University of Central Florida. I have the communication skills, patience, knowledge, and spiritual strength to help handle what you're facing and provide you with guidance on next steps on your path.

First, you'll navigate to the services page and choose "Text-Based Doula Support or Consulting." Tap or click "Book Now" to explore the start dates that work for you. Choose a start date to begin, then select the package you are interested in. I will send you a welcome text and initiate the conversation with you at the time you have chosen on your booking.

Text-Based Doula Support Packages

From that point, you will want to choose a package and price. Here are the various, affordable doula support packages you can purchase:

3 Total Text Days: Choose from 5 minute text sessions, 15-minute text sessions, and 30-minute text sessions.
7 Total Text Days: Choose from 5 minute text sessions, 15-minute text sessions, and 30-minute text sessions.
14 Total Text Days: Choose from 5 minute text sessions, 15-minute text sessions, and 30-minute text sessions.

The price you see is the total cost of all of the text sessions, representing a bundle of text time available to you.

Starting Your Text Sessions

When you're ready to check out, input your first and last name, your email address, your phone number (the one you want me to text you on), and any comments you have about starting your end-of-life planning sessions. If you prefer to direct message on social media, please provide that information and I will verify I can message with you there.

If you happen to have privacy settings or security sessions that inhibit the verification of direct messaging services, I will text message you on the phone number you've provided to decide how to proceed. If I do not receive your phone number or social media information, I will email you to find out how you would like to continue. If you have any questions about this service, please do not hesitate to leave me a message on the home page of the Empowered Pathways website, or email me at support@empoweredeol.com. My contact information is also available on the Contact page.

Initiating our Text Conversations

At the time you've chosen on your booking, I will message you and initiate the conversation. I will introduce myself, and you can then share with me more about what your questions are or what type of support, education, or advocacy you may be looking for. Our conversation will continue for the allotted time for that day -- 5 minutes, 15 minutes, or 30 minutes total. Toward the end of our conversation, I will work with you to determine the next date and time that works for you.

Questions? Curious about other services?

Email me anytime at support@empoweredeol.com. I also have contact options on the homepage, including a place where you can leave a message. I'll get back with you as soon as I can.

If you're curious about my virtual services, you can check them out here. Feel free to ask any questions you may have before booking. I also offer by-appointment, local services for folks in coastal Volusia County, Florida, including nature walks at some of the most beautiful locations in our area. Workshops are announced regularly, so stay tuned for upcoming dates for our end of life chats and our five wishes planning workshops. I also offer grief writing group workshops and one-on-one sessions for those who find writing therapeutic.