Erica Zizak, MA, CT

Erica Zizak, MA, CT

Health Psychologist / Certified Thanatologist / Integrative Wellness Consultant / End-of-life Midwife / Contemplative End-of-life Specialist / Grief Counselor

BIO

Erica has personally experienced the many challenges of caregiving for her brother, who has bipolar schizoaffective disorder, and her late father-in-law, who had dementia. She witnessed firsthand the "invisibility” of the person within the conventional healthcare system and society when diagnosed with certain conditions. Her passion for helping others to live purposefully and holistically through life’s natural and complex transitions was born through these experiences. She serves each person with the understanding that they are a unique individual with unique needs and experiences. Her philosophy is one of compassion and humility combined with humanistic and contemplative approaches to improving the lives of individuals and communities.

TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

• Doctoral Student - Mind Body Medicine with Specialization in Contemplative End of Life

• Masters of Arts - Health Psychology

• Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with MIS Concentration

• Certified in Thanatology (ADEC)

• End-of-life Doula (INELDA)

• Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Coaching (AFPA)

• HIV/AIDS Hospice (CFHI)

• Medical Aid in Dying (ACAMAID)

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

• Death Education

• Advanced Directives Planning and Paperwork

• Family Council & Family Reconciliation

• Grief Counseling

• Life Review and Legacy Projects

• Bedside Vigil

• Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD)

• Voluntarily Stop Eating and Drinking (VSED)

• Holistic Nutrition and Wellness