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Death/End of Life Doula Specialist Program
If you’re ready to answer your calling and become an end of life doula, International Doula Life Movement’s Death/End of Life Doula Specialist Certification program is for you.
The class will start on April 20 – July 27th, 2024. Meets from 10am-3pmCST for 12 WEEKS. Graduation on Dec18 at 7pmCST. No Class on May 25th, June 1st and June 8th
All class meetings are recorded and uploaded to the student dashboard within 48 hours. Continue reading to see what we include and all the FREE support and training IDLM gives our community.
$800
$140 / 6 monthly
Overview of Death/End of Life Doula Specialist Program
At IDLM, we prioritize thorough learning and equipping our students with the necessary skills to become professional doulas in their respective communities. Our program caters to those who wish to assist their loved ones or pursue a career as a doula, and we provide support not only during the course but also after. As a part of our doula community, you will forge meaningful connections and receive the assistance you require to be a successful doula in your community.
The live Death/End of Life Doula Specialist Certification program will walk you through what you need to know in order to become a doula from a practicing standpoint and introduce you to ways to run a business and get your first clients. At IDLM, becoming a specialist as a Death/end of life doula involves training in various areas such as companion doula, contemplative doula, life planning, and end-of-life doula.
Our self-paced students and graduates are invited to join our live online Death/End of Life Doula Specialist Program for any modules or jump in a live online class anytime.
Unable to attend a live class? Check out our self-paced.
No matter if you take our live or self-paced program, all students and graduates receive updates for FREE.
Our LIVE online classes are live and interactive, not webinars. All class recordings are available within 48 hours for students who cannot attend a class live. Recordings are in your student dashboard.
We ask that you please purchase Barbara Karnes (1 or more if you like ) End of Life Guideline Series please visit www.bkbooks.com to purchase and The Care Plan by Odonata Care by going to https://www.thecareplan.net/shop Before classes start.
What is also included:
All students receive access to our Signature Business 101 Program which includes 7 modules, workbooks, and 1:1 support. This is self-paced so that you can start anytime and we offer the program live several times throughout the year, which is FREE for you to attend—a $400 Value.
- Live through Google Meets Graduation, and Certificates mailed out. (No digital certificate).
- Join Our Directory For FREE!
- Discounts on Future Education Programs.
- Continuing Support to our Graduates (1:1 if needed).
- Free monthly Grief Support.
- Free monthly Death Positive Talk.
- International Doula Life Movement Family Events.
- IDLM Book Society.
- Open office hours to receive to ask questions and receive support.
Free access to our student and graduate community platform. Free to you!
- Access to our community platform.
- Member-driven support. You can connect with fellow students on a more intimate level.
- More safety. This is a private community and offers greater privacy than social media.
- More flexibility. You can access the platform via desktop or through an app!
- Monthly themes & weekly prompts. This will offer you ongoing growth and insight.
- Workshops & webinars. Continuing education nights, special events, and more became easier to keep track of and access replays!
- Free Resource Library.
- Free IDLM Doula Mentors Group. Have all the support you need to launch and support you as you run your doula practice.
Topics Covered:
- Doula 101
- Code of Ethics/Scope of Practice of a Doula
- Inclusivity Practices LGBTQ+
- Contemplative Doula
- Contemplative Exercise and Care for the Doula and Caregiver
- Getting in Touch with Your Own Mortality
- Holding End of Life/Death Discussions
- End of Life/ Death Discussions Tools
- Introductions to Stages of End of Life
- Part 1 & This How People Die by Barbara Karnes
- Stages of End of Life Care Part 2 & 3 This How People Die by Barbara Karnes
- Doula Apprenticeship - Stages of End of Life Care
- Obituary and Eulogy/ Hospital and Vigil Planning/ Medical Aid & Dying
- Coping with Grief and Loss For Doulas
- Common Disease & Infection Control/PPE
- Pedi Hospice and Parents Loss
- Companion Doula/Communication/ Tele Doula
- Doula Paperwork, Agreements, & Forms
- Doula Apprenticeship-Modules 10-14
- IDLM Case Study Planning
- Home Wakes / Cremation/Funerals/Green Options Celebrations and Ceremonies
- Life Planning Doula/ EOL Paperwork/Planning
- Making Memories, Legacy
- Religions/ Course Overview
- In-Class Case Study Presentations
- Presenting to your Community and Hospices
- I am a Doula Practitioner
- Doula Apprenticeship Practice - Modules 16-28
- Free NEDA Prep
- Free Business 101-7 Self-Pace Modules, with Workbooks.
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Why IDLM?
Continued education
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The Movement
You found your doula family. Our family community for ongoing support on a daily basis.
Instructors
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