Core Values

Family Caregiver Coaching

Through the Kapok Model of Conscious Care™, I provide structured, compassionate guidance grounded in eight interconnected pillars of support.

The Kapok Model of Conscious Care

1. Soul Work

Nervous System Regulation and Energy Healing

Caregiving places sustained strain on the nervous system. Chronic stress impacts mood, sleep, energy, and overall health. When the nervous system steadies, everything else becomes more manageable.

This pillar focuses on restoring balance and resilience through:

  • Stress and burnout prevention coaching
  • Nervous system regulation techniques & vagus nerve reset
  • Enhance caregivers’ daily routines
  • Setting boundaries
  • Breathwork, grounding, and mindfulness practices
  • Journaling and guided reflection
  • Meaning-making and life purpose exploration
  • Nature-based and restorative rituals
  • Referrals for complementary therapies such as acupuncture, Reiki, EFT tapping, and sound healing
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2. Life Planning

Advance Directives and Family Guidance

I’m a certified Five Wishes Facilitator and an expert on Arizona’s end-of-life planning documentation. I’m also trained as an End-of-Life Doula through INELDA.

Clear planning reduces crisis, confusion, and conflict. I offer:

  • Advance care planning conversations & documentation assistance
  • Living wills and healthcare proxy guidance
  • End-of-life planning discussions
  • Guidance with incorporating cultural and spiritual preferences
  • Family mediation support
  • General guidance on Medicare and Medicaid, SSI, VA benefits, and provide appropriate referrals

Planning ahead creates peace of mind.

3. Pain and Symptom Relief

Holistic and Complementary Modalities

Many caregivers experience or develop pain and chronic discomfort that affects both quality of life and aggravates stress.

I guide you in exploring integrative approaches that complement your current medical care. Or perhaps, you’ve tried everything and are interested in exploring new natural and holistic approaches.

  • Acupuncture
  • Gentle movement (Tai Chi, yoga)
  • Massage and craniosacral therapy
  • Sleep and fatigue support
  • Sensory regulation techniques
  • Education around complementary options
  • Energy healing (Healing Touch, Reiki, QHHT)
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4. Living Space

Safe & Accessible Living

Maintaining a safe environment for the individual with dementia is critical to their safety and your peace of mind.

I assist by guiding you with:

  • Home safety self-assessments and tips
  • Preventing wandering
  • Fall prevention strategies & education
  • Caregiver ergonomic education, such as how to safely move your loved one
  • Referrals for accessible home modifications
  • Assistance with finding affordable assistive devices
  • In-home care options

My goal: safety, dignity, and independence in the least restrictive environment possible.

5. Education and Empowerment

Knowledge That Builds Confidence

Fear decreases when understanding increases.

I provide one-on-one education and coaching on a wide range of topics such as:

  • Sensory regulation for dementia
  • Managing difficult behaviors
  • Managing incontinence with dignity
  • Tips for better sleep for caregiver and individual with dementia
  • Burnout prevention
  • Fall prevention & safety
  • Options around public benefits (e.g. SNAP, respite care, transportation)
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6. Soul Transitions

End-of-Life and Spiritual Care

End-of-life care is not only medical, it is also honoring your loved ones’ spiritual preferences and maintaining their dignity. I bring you my personal guidance as an End-of-Life Doula.

  • Advance care planning for terminal illness & dementia
  • Living wills and healthcare proxy guidance
  • End-of-life planning discussions
  • Review need for hospice and palliative care
  • Guidance with incorporating cultural and spiritual preferences

All care honors personal faith, culture, and belief systems.

7. Care Navigation

Resources & Coordination

You don’t have to navigate systems alone. I’m here to help simplify them.

Services include:

  • Long-term care planning (home care, assisted living, memory care, hospice)
  • Determining when additional support is needed
  • Benefits access and application guidance
  • Transportation and nutrition coordination
  • Ongoing advocacy and care coordination
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8. Dementia-Aware Care

Compassionate, Specialized Dementia Guidance

Dementia requires trauma-informed, sensory-aware care.

This pillar integrates all others with dementia-specific expertise:

  • Education on progression
  • Behavioral response coaching
  • Communication strategies
  • Sensory regulation techniques
  • Memory care decision support
  • Referrals to dementia-trained professionals
  • Caregiver resilience planning