This sacred weekend retreat is for those called to walk alongside the dying and hold space for their loved ones. Together, we will:

• Explore ancient and modern models of end-of-life care

• Practice deep listening as a spiritual act

• Create rituals and ceremonies for release and remembrance

• Learn practical tools for supporting clients & families

• Cover NEDA-recognized core competency domains and common state-aligned end-of-life doula training standards
  

• Pre-Work: Self-paced videos, readings & journaling

  • Foundations of End-of-Life Doula Care

  • Communication & Family Systems

  • Professionalism & Legal Awareness

  • Technical Knowledge of Dying

  • Care Planning, Self-Care & Ethics

• In-Person Training: 15 hours of interactive sessions

  • Opening Circle & Doula Model of Care

  • Communication & Advocacy at End of Life

  • Family dynamics, conflict, and saying goodbye

  • Ethics, boundaries, and scope of practice

  • The dying process & hospice context

  • Holding vigil and sacred presence

  • The Value of Advance care planning & paperwork

  • Legacy work and life review

  • Professional practice, contracts, and legal considerations

  • Anticipatory grief & bereavement support

  • Self-care, burnout prevention & sustainability

  • Community resources & interdisciplinary collaboration

  • Closing circle & certificate completion

• Post-Work: Independent exercises

  • Create a resource guide for your community

  • Setting intentions

  • Optional: Online group reprocessing session via Zoom