Endorsements

For the past decade, I have had the privilege of knowing and working with Leighton on a personal and professional capacity. Pat has a gift of making people feel comfortable. She is open and understanding. Her guidance will make you feel like a trusted friend. Both Pat and Leighton have great empathy when working with others. Their knowledge and experience show through in all their interactions. They intuitively know how to guide others through rough terrain. I would highly recommend both Pat and Leighton, for anyone who would like a smooth transition. They will put you at ease with complete grace.

Maureen Deer, Board-Certified Hypnotist, Certified Life Coach, Intuitive Healer

“I have been professional colleagues of both Leighton Clark and Pat Bardenett for over 30 years. They are impressive professionals who bring who they are with incredible energy and an empathic skill set to meet clients at their own level. Their knowledge and professionalism have been at the highest level. They inspire me to be a better professional in all my endeavors.”

August Steiber, LCSW, CEAP, CCAAC, Q-SAP, Employee Assistance Program Senior Manager United Airlines

“Pat Bardenett and Leighton Clark were students of mine in the Death Doula program at Going With Grace. After the completion of their training, they became Assistants in the program as a result of their demonstrated passion for End of Life Work. They are Social Workers with decades of experience in helping people with difficult life situations. I found them to demonstrate excellent communication skills, heart-felt compassion, empathy and natural abilities to listen well and accept people exactly where they are on their unique journey. Beside their professional experience, they have direct personal situations with death which have shifted their perspectives on death and life and grounded them to be able to connect with people who need this service. Pat served as the primary caregiver for her brother who died in hospice after a tragic motorcycle accident. Leighton had 6 people in his life die in a 3 month period. Their personal experience has become aspects of themselves which are evident to the clients they serve. I recommend them and their firm – Peace and Grace at the end, LLC – without reservation.”

Alua Arthur, Going With Grace
“I have known Pat Bardenett, as a friend and colleague for over 16 years. I have often witnessed Pat’s dedication, passion, and commitment to her work. She is engaging, empathetic, and warm in any situation. I admire how she is applying her vast knowledge and experience to the field of Death Doulas. I have referred to Pat in the past and will now be doing so for those grappling with the process of end of life preparation and decisions.”
Kathryn Doheny, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

“A testimonial, according to Merriam-Webster, is a statement testifying to benefits received, or a character reference- a letter of recommendation, or an expression of appreciation. All quite easy to do when it comes to Pat Bardenett.
I first met Pat when she was an intern at Lifeline at Weiss Memorial Hospital circa 1993. I sensed then that she was probably going to be in the field for awhile and that she would be a person of high integrity, good ethics, and who would provide quality care. She has on all accounts.
I know the women of RCOSA received profound benefits while working with Pat when she was with us at RCOSA as evidenced by ongoing feedback I received during Pat’s tenure with us. More importantly-and this is especially significant – and by what I measure as perhaps the main parameters effective a counselor/therapist is: the clients’ achieving long-term sobriety, peace, a sense of purpose, and the ability to discover who they can become- which Pat undoubtedly was a huge part of.
I am happy to write this letter of recommendation for Pat- for whatever she does and commits to will be a success. Pat is honest, ethical, caring, and effective. I have referred many to her private practice and all have benefitted and shown great appreciation.
I have great respect and appreciation for Pat as a person and as a therapist and have no doubt that her next endeavor will benefit many.”

Steve G., BA, CADC, Chairman, Founder-Executive Director RCOSA