Elder Care & End-of-Life Doula Education
The Path of Compassionate Presence
Feel more prepared to care for the people you love.
Develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to accompany aging, dying and grief—with greater understanding and compassion.
Whether you are supporting your family, caring for your community or exploring the path of an elder and end-of-life doula, you are welcome here.
Begin today with our complete self-study course. If you would like to deepen your learning through guided practice and community, you can apply to join our 12-week live course beginning February 3, 2027.
Start immediately · Study at your own pace · One year of course access
There are many reasons to begin
You may be caring for an aging parent. Preparing for conversations your family has been avoiding. Supporting someone through illness or grief. Or feeling called to accompany others as a doula.
You may simply want to feel more at ease with a part of life we are rarely taught how to meet.
Nurture brings practical preparation and compassionate presence together, helping you become more informed, more confident and more able to respond when care is needed. No previous experience is required.
Meet Sierra
I’m Sierra Campbell, founder of Nurture and an elder care and end-of-life educator. My teaching brings together practical preparation, compassionate presence and the understanding that care takes place in relationships. I created Nurture to help people feel more prepared to care for themselves, their families and their communities.
Begin with self study
A complete course you can return to as life unfolds.
Explore elder care, end-of-life accompaniment and grief through recorded teachings, expert conversations, practical resources and personal reflection. Study at a pace that fits your life, with space to absorb what you learn and bring it into your relationships.
- The complete self-study curriculum.
- Recorded conversations with experienced guest teachers.
- Practical worksheets, planning guides and reflection exercises.
- Architect Your Living Will resources.
- Access to the Nurture Community and monthly living-will gatherings.
- One year of access to the course materials.
$450
Begin self-study — $450Self-study is a complete experience in its own right. You do not need to join the live course. If you choose to continue into the live course, your full $450 payment will be credited toward the total tuition.
What you will learn
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: Understanding Grief & Loss
Module 2: Compassionate Presence at the End of Life
Module 3: Perspectives on Elderhood
Module 4: Long-term Planning for Elders
Module 5: Compassionate Elder Care
Module 6: The Process of Dying
Module 7: Core Skills for Death Doulas
Module 8: Supporting Through Grief
Module 9: Integrative and Assisted Therapies
Module 10: Post-mortem Practices & Celebrations of Life
Module 11: Tibetan Buddhist Perspectives on Dying
Module 12: Self-Care for Caregivers
Module 13: Professional Pathways in Death Doula Services
Deepen your study · Learn in community
The 12-Week Live Course
Beginning February 3, 2027
Some learning deepens through conversation, practice and being met by others. Our live course builds on your self-study, offering a place to explore questions, practice compassionate communication and grow your confidence alongside others.
Over 12 weeks, you will take part in:
- Live teaching and conversations with Sierra and guest educators.
- Facilitated small groups with experienced guides.
- Opportunities to reflect, share experiences and practice together.
- Support bringing your learning into your family, community or doula practice.
Begin now; join us in February
Start with the $450 self-study course. When you are ready to explore live study, complete a short application so Sierra and our small-group guides can get to know you, understand your intentions and consider how we can best support your participation.
Your self-study purchase does not automatically enroll you in the live course. After reviewing your application, we will contact you about next steps.
Why we ask you to apply
We want to know the person joining us—the experiences you bring, what you hope to learn and what would help you feel supported.
Your application gives Sierra and our small-group guides an opportunity to get to know you before we begin and helps us prepare for a thoughtful, supportive group experience.
You do not need professional experience or plans to become a doula. People join to support their families, contribute to their communities and develop their own understanding of care.
Apply for the February 2027 live course
Please allow approximately 10–15 minutes. Use the same email address you used to purchase self-study. Share only what you feel comfortable sharing.
Wisdom from the Inner Circle
Our curriculum is enriched by the voices of world-renowned guides, clinicians, and soulful practitioners. When you join the self-study you gain access to our exclusive Podcast (and some in Video) Audio Series featuring past guest experts (meet them below). In our 12-week live course you will meet new experts, creating a diverse and continuously updated learning experience.
What students say
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.
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.
Care Mangement Expertise
Deep insights into elder support, longterm planning, and crisis prevention.
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 in Conflict
Skills in navigating ethical dilemmas and conflict.
Mastery of Modalities
Proficiency in diverse approaches to end-of-life care
Community Integration
Building supportive, collaborative networks.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience?
Do I have to join the live course?
Does buying self-study enroll me in the live course?
Is my $450 credited toward live tuition?
Refunds, deferrals and scholarships
Begin where you are.
You do not need to know exactly where this study will lead. Begin with the knowledge and tools to meet life’s transitions with greater understanding and care.
Begin self-study NOWStart today. Apply to deepen your study with us in February.