What Is An Elder & End-Of-Life Doula?
An Elder & End-of-Life Doula, often referred to as a Death Doula, provides holistic, non-medical support to individuals and their families through the final stages of life and into bereavement. They may assist with advance care planning, coordinate family caregiving, and facilitate life reviews and vigil planning. Additionally, they offer spiritual, physical, and practical support, helping to navigate the complexities of dying and ensuring a dignified and personalized experience for all involved.
Who Should Enroll?
We welcome all, no previous experience necessary. This course aligns well for those who are care providers at home or professionally in healthcare, education, and the healing arts. This course also supports therapists, nurses, hospice workers, social workers, estate and probate attorneys, and anyone affected by death or loss who seeks to enrich their understanding of facing end of life and to compassionately support those facing critical illness and their own mortality.
Elder & End-Of-Life Doula Course
Start now. Begin your studies today.
While this program is online, it is deeply moving, meaningful, and personal. We want you to move through the material at your convenience with a full year of access to the content. You will have an open invite to every monthly Nurture circle where you may ask questions directly with Sierra or the facilitator.
Your investment for the course is $1500 USD. We offer a one-time payment or a 3-month payment plan. No refunds available with this option.
Start now & EnrollAdd 1:1 Mentorship over 12 weeks
Mentorship provides you direct guidance, feedback, and support for your journey both personally and/or professionally in becoming a death doula. For a more immersive and personalized experience, we've added the option for three 1:1 sessions with an experienced facilitator.
Your investment with 1:1 mentorship is an additional $400 and includes three 1 hour sessions.
- Welcome Session: A one-on-one Zoom meeting to introduce you to the course, set clear intentions, and map out your goals for the next 12 weeks.
- Reflection Session: A second session to reflect on your progress, dive into any personal questions, and support you.
- Path Forward Session: A final meeting to discuss your next steps, ensuring you feel empowered in your relationship with mortality, aging, and possibly services you intend to provide others in your family and community.
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What You'll Gain
Death Doula Skills
Proficiency in death doula roles and practices for certification.
Compassionate Communication
Enhanced empathy and dialogue for patient-centric care.
Elder Care Expertise
Deep insights into elder support and planning.
Cultural Sensitivity
Inclusive, culturally-aware care approaches.
Bereavement Support
Effective strategies for managing grief.
Professional and Personal Growth
Support to discover and grow doula services with your community.
Decision-Making and Conflict
Skills in navigating ethical dilemmas and conflict.
Mastery of Modalities
Proficiency in diverse end-of-life care approaches, including psychedelic assistance.
Community Integration
Building supportive, collaborative networks.
Included In Your Course:
Course Information & Outline
A comprehensive and progressive learning experience covering all aspects of elder care management, end of life literacy, and a broad array of death doula services.
Module 1: Setting Safe Environment
Module 2: The Role of the Death Doula
Module 3: Perspectives on Elderhood
Module 4: Long-term Planning for Elders
Module 5: Compassionate Elder Care
Module 6: Core Skills for Death Doulas
Module 7: Spiritual Dimensions of Dying
Module 8: Supporting Through Grief
Module 9: Integrative and Assisted Therapies
Module 10: The Process of Dying
Module 11: Post-mortem: Ethics and Practices
Module 12: Self-Care for Caregivers
Module 13: Professional Pathways in Death Doula Services
Elizabeth
Student of Doula Course
Deep gratitude for the generosity and grace of this course, the exceptional teachings and for the chance to feel the truth of Nurture both for myself as practitioner and how it can be offered out to others, especially by embracing our vulnerabilities and not denying them.
Thank you for such an enriching and life-death changing gift.
Nicole G.
New York, New York
Nurture brought my family much needed moral support and practical wisdom on what to expect throughout the whole journey. We used Five Conversations framework and were better prepared as a family because of Nurture.
Katy
Student of Doula Course
This course has been life changing, I feel like I’ve found my people and looking forward to continuing this epic journey together in the monthly Nurture Circle.
