Liz Adcock-White
For as long as I can remember, I have been interested in life’s stages and transitions, particularly dying. My professional training in social work and palliative care, together with my personal experiences, have shown me the vital role of compassionate support at the end of life.
The Fifth Season is a doula service supporting individuals, families, and whānau through dying and grief, my gentle, considered approach honours death as part of the life cycle and grief as part of everyday life.
By creating a safe, and honest space in which difficult conversations can be held, I am guided by your priorities for living and dying well which may include practical, psychological, spiritual, cultural and relational considerations and tasks.
My role is to offer a non-medical cloak of support (palliare) where it is needed - facilitating and empowering your decisions and health care planning, advocating within the medical system, documenting your wishes for your final weeks (including after-death care and funeral wishes), and providing skilled grief and resilience support for you and your loved ones.
Our experiences are always unique, and support is available in every season. Please be in touch for a free initial chat or visit my website for further details.
Ngā mihi mahana, With warmth, Liz
Presentations and workshops
Death Café Host
The formal bits:
MA (Hons) Diploma SW / Masters SW, PGCert Palliative Care
Zenith Virago, Natural Death Care Centre
NZ Doulas Aotearoa
Social Work Registration Board No. 12133
Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers
CDHB ACP training Autumn 2022
ACT for Grief 2023
Testimonials
“When I learnt that a member in our school community had a palliative diagnosis, I contacted Liz. I found her to be approachable and
sensitive to the situation and the needs of the family.”
“Liz’s strength and perceptiveness gifted me greater confidence and trust in working within our family circle. Liz embodies a high degree of sensitivity and integrity in her work, her guidance has been invaluable and of great comfort to me.”
“lots of great pointers..”
“the workshop was informative and real; this was a safe space to explore grief.”
“is an amazing speaker, natural and understanding of her topic - came away with lots of good
information.”
