Upcoming Events
Grief Literacy Workshop: What Do We Say—and What Do We Do—When Someone Is Grieving?
Grief is not a problem to solve—it is a human experience we can learn to support. Join the Blue Water Doula Collective and grief educator Christopher Johnson for a practical, compassionate workshop exploring what to say, what to do, and how to be present when someone is grieving. Open to doulas, caregivers, professionals, and the community. Donation-based; all are welcome.
A Community Grief Circle Tending the sacred work of grief
This is a free monthly gathering where people can come together to honor loss, share stories, find support, and remember they are not alone. Guided by compassionate facilitators and supported by the Blue Water Doula Collective, each gathering offers a gentle space for reflection, connection, mindfulness, and healing. Whether your grief is recent, long-held, or difficult to name, you are welcome here.
All grief is valid. All grief is welcome. All grief is sacred.
Sacred Death Doula Training & Retreat: Lakeport, MI
This Sacred Doula Training is an invitation to deepen your presence, compassion, and confidence as you learn to walk alongside others through life’s most meaningful transitions. Together, we cultivate the art of holding space with dignity, honoring each story, and supporting conscious living and conscious dying. Plan on 10-20 hours of pre-work.
Holy Fire Reiki Training
Join Inspired by Jen for a heart-centered, experiential Usui/Holy Fire® III Reiki I & II training. Deepen your personal healing practice, strengthen your intuition, and learn practical techniques for offering Reiki to yourself, others, pets, plants, and more.
Through guided experiences, reflection, demonstration, and hands-on practice, you will explore traditional Usui Reiki, Japanese Reiki techniques, Holy Fire® energy, ethical practice, energetic boundaries, distance Reiki, and the Reiki II symbols.
Participants receive a training manual, start-up kit, Reiki I & II Placements, and a Usui/Holy Fire® III Reiki I & II certificate of completion.
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily
Investment:
Early-bird tuition: $395 through October 21st
Regular tuition: $450
Preregistration is required.
Come as you are and leave with practical tools, deeper trust in your intuition, and the ability to offer Reiki to yourself and others.
An Inspired by Jen Training
Learn. Experience. Practice. Integrate.
A Community Grief Circle Tending the sacred work of grief
This is a free monthly gathering where people can come together to honor loss, share stories, find support, and remember they are not alone. Guided by compassionate facilitators and supported by the Blue Water Doula Collective, each gathering offers a gentle space for reflection, connection, mindfulness, and healing. Whether your grief is recent, long-held, or difficult to name, you are welcome here.
All grief is valid. All grief is welcome. All grief is sacred.
Sacred Death Doula Training & Retreat: Three Rivers, MI
Join us June 11–13, 2027 at GilChrist Retreat Center in Three Rivers, Michigan for an immersive Sacred Death Doula Training experience. This certificate program combines 20 hours of online pre-training with a restorative weekend retreat focused on hands-on simulation, practical application, sacred practices, and self-care. Learn to companion individuals and families through dying, death, and grief with greater confidence, presence, and compassion.
Registration opens January 2027.
A Community Grief Circle Tending the sacred work of grief
This is a free monthly gathering where people can come together to honor loss, share stories, find support, and remember they are not alone. Guided by compassionate facilitators and supported by the Blue Water Doula Collective, each gathering offers a gentle space for reflection, connection, mindfulness, and healing. Whether your grief is recent, long-held, or difficult to name, you are welcome here.
All grief is valid. All grief is welcome. All grief is sacred.
BWDC Members Only Small Business Resources & Live Q&A
BWDC Members-Only FREE Resource Event
Small Business Resources with Shannon Schwabe
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Virtual Event | Free for All BWDC Members
Join Shannon Schwabe, a small-business expert with the Michigan Small Business Development Center, for an informative virtual session created especially for BWDC members.
Shannon will share free and low-cost resources available to help you start, strengthen, and grow your doula practice or small business, including:
Individual business consulting and support
Business planning and goal setting
Marketing and identifying your ideal clients
Pricing, budgeting, and financial guidance
Funding and grant resources
Business registration and organizational structure
Helpful workshops, tools, and community connections
The presentation will be followed by an open Q&A. Bring your questions and learn how the Michigan SBDC can support your next steps.
Open to all BWDC members at no cost.
Virtual access information will be provided before the event.
Awaken. Heal. Remember. A Sacred Journey of Self-Healing, Soul Remembering, and Earth-Based Energy Medicine
Reconnect with your inner healer during this immersive 3-day retreat that weaves together ancient healing traditions and Reiki. Explore Earth-based wisdom through sacred ritual, somatic movement, sound healing, meditation, and nature connection. Leave feeling renewed, grounded, and deeply connected to yourself while earning your Reiki Level I & II Certification.
Senior Expo at the Blue Water Lodge
Join doulas Karen, Charlotte, and Judy at the Senior Expo for a compassionate community conversation on End-of-Life Doula Services, Advance Care Planning, and Caregiver Support. Come gather resources, ask questions, and explore supportive, holistic approaches to aging, caregiving, and end-of-life care in a warm and welcoming environment at Blue Water Lodge.
Advance Care Planning -Your 5 wishes
This monthly gathering invites you to gently explore what matters most using Five Wishes as a guide for meaningful, empowered planning. Together, we hold space for your voice, your values, and the love that carries them forward.
Interested in Becoming a Death Doula?
Curious about becoming an End-of-Life Doula? Join the Blue Water Doula Collective for a warm and welcoming virtual gathering to learn about the role of a death doula, our Sacred Death Doula Training Program, and the compassionate community and mentorship available through BWDC.
Come explore what it means to support others with presence, dignity, and compassion during life’s sacred transitions.
Advance Care Planning Presentation - Choosing Your 5 Wishes
This monthly gathering invites you to gently explore what matters most using Five Wishes as a guide for meaningful, empowered planning. Together, we hold space for your voice, your values, and the love that carries them forward led by BWDC doulas.
Sacred Death Doula Training
This Sacred Doula Training is an invitation to deepen your presence, compassion, and confidence as you learn to walk alongside others through life’s most meaningful transitions. Together, we cultivate the art of holding space with dignity, honoring each story, and supporting conscious living and conscious dying.