About Sarah Wilkinson
Why Death and Dying?
We’ve been hiding death and dying behind hospital and nursing home doors for so long that people are rarely compelled to talk or even think about it. Yet death is as much a part of life as is birth and deserves as much planning, curiosity, education, and respect. Being well-informed about dying can empower us to die on our own terms and make the journey much less frightening. While of course death will forever remain a mystery, preparation and accompaniment can ease the anxiety which often goes hand-in-hand with this largely undiscussed chapter of our lives.
While traveling in my early 20s, I had what might be called a near-death experience that forever changed my perspective towards death, and, ultimately, life. Over time, I've been drawn to helping others investigate their relationship to life and death. I find immense satisfaction in easing people’s discomfort about this journey – which is much less scary if we know generally what to expect and can talk about it.
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CREDENTIALS
I’m an American-born, baptised Catholic, confirmed Anglican, ordained lay Tibetan Buddhist minister, married-to-an-Aussie, mother of three now living between Australia, Hong Kong, and London.
- Spiritual Care volunteer, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney
- Member of the Australian Doula College
- 'Preparing the Way' End of Life Doula training
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney
- Master of Divinity (MDiv), Buddhist Chaplaincy, University of the West, USA
- Ordained Lay Tibetan Buddhist Minister
- Master of Arts (MA), Secondary Mathematics Education, Columbia University, USA
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), Philosophy, Middlebury College, USA
