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- Mayumi Purvis

About
One Thousand Cranes: Compassionate Care for End-0f-Life Planning
I am a Melbourne-based life-review, dignity therapist and end-of-life doula. I provide two specially created services for my clients: soul story legacy gifts, and companioning at end-of-life. Both of my services are focused on promoting comfort, enhancing meaning, and facilitating a sense of peace in life.
In addition, I continue to work as a University lecturer, researcher, and professional trainer. I also give my time as a volunteer counsellor in aged care, hospice, and as a chairperson for a headspace centre (part of our national youth mental health initiative).
My Services:
Soul Story Legacy Gifts
As a life-review and dignity therapist, I am honoured to document my client’s most precious memories and stories, and help them articulate important (and often final) messages for loved ones.
Recording our story creates a legacy of wisdom, and is possibly the most valuable gift we will ever give. Yet, all too often the opportunity is missed. We think we have time, when we do not. We think it is not valuable, when in fact, it is priceless in value. Contact me to find out more about how I can help you create your most precious contribution, a written legacy gift.
End-of-Life Companion
As an end-of-life doula, I am a highly trained companion for those who are seeking support that extends beyond their medical needs. My care for clients is completely tailored according to their wishes and individual preferences. Care may occur across one or combination of areas, such as emotional, social, spiritual, and practical life support. Contact me to find out more about my end of life support services.Formal Qualifications
PhD (Good Lives Model): University of Melbourne
Master of Counselling: Monash University
Prof. Cert. End of Life Doula: University of Vermont, USA
B.A. (Honours) Psychology and Criminology: University of Melbourne
Cert IV Training and Assessment: Holmesglen
Professional Training
In addition to my formal qualifications, my professional development is always ongoing. I have undertaken specialised studies and training in the following areas:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – via Russ Harris
Narrative Therapy – via Melbourne University and the Dulwich Centre
Dignity Therapy – via the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement
Palliative Care – via Palliative Care Australia
Advance Care Planning and Directives – via Austin Health
Hand Hygiene in Patient Care – via Hand Hygiene Australia
End of Life Doula Training – via Preparing the Way and the Australian Doula College
Dying2Learn - via CareSearch and Flinders University
After Death & Funeral Care - via Natural Grace and Preparding the Way
- NDAN Business Type:
- Individual
- How long have you been offering these services?:
- 2018
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- Training / Qualifications:
- End of Life Doula Training 1 day (Australian Doula College presented by Preparing the Way),
- End of Life Doula Training 3 day (Australian Doula College presented by Preparing the Way),
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- PhD (Good Lives and Offending): University of Melbourne Master of Counselling: Monash University Prof. Cert. End of Life Doula: University of Vermon
Testimonials
Mayumi made it so easy for me to record and share my end-of-life wishes. She listened with care, kindness and patience and helped me find the words I wanted to say and this provided me with so much relief. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs help embracing the inevitability of death – for themselves or someone they love.
End-of-Life Counselling/Doula Client
/ - Margaret, DandenongMayumi’s gentleness and patience enabled me to reveal my thoughts and messages with trust and sincerity. As a result, I feel unburdened and light in my heart. The sun is shining on my life!
Mayumi Purvis
One Thousand Cranes: Compassionate Care for End-0f-Life Planning