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Gentle Passage Doula Collective  
Empowering individuals to offer compassionate end-of-life care. Become a certified Death Doula today and start making a difference.

Upcoming Events

  • Death Cafe
    Death Cafe
    Fri, May 10
    May 10, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    May 10, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Join us as we come together to have a candid conversation about end-of-life issues, loss, and grief.
  • Virtual End-of-Life Doula Training
    Virtual End-of-Life Doula Training
    Wed, May 22
    May 22, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Virtual Course
    May 22, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Virtual Course
    8-Week End-of-Life Doula Training. This will be focused training on what the doula needs to know to get started on creating a business.
  • Gentle Passage Doula Collective End-of-Life Doula Training
    Gentle Passage Doula Collective End-of-Life Doula Training
    Sat, Sep 28
    Sep 28, 2024, 8:30 AM – Sep 29, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Bellevue, 1845 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA
    Sep 28, 2024, 8:30 AM – Sep 29, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Bellevue, 1845 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA
    2-Day End-of-Life Doula Training. This will be focused training on what the doula needs to know to get started on creating a business.
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Our Death Doula Training

Gentle Passage Doula Collective offers compassionate, comprehensive training (online and in-person) for people interested in becoming certified Death Doulas. You will learn how to offer practical, emotional, and spiritual assistance to those nearing the end of their life’s journey. 

 

Our training covers a range of topics, including the dying process, grief and bereavement, communication skills, and death rituals and celebration of life ceremonies. 

 

Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to serve as a trusted companion and advocate for those navigating this profound and sacred time. Join us on this meaningful and transformative journey, and discover the profound impact you can make in the lives of those facing death and dying.

Testimonials

"By the end of the in-person 2-Day training, I felt fully supported and educated as to the resources that any Death Doula, medical professional, or supporting friend or a family member has available to enrich and ease the transition of self, family, or friends into Death.

 

Not only did I feel more educated as a Medical professional, but also fully supported in a growing community of highly qualified Death Doulas."

 Dr. Melanie Trowbridge, ND

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About Gentle Passage Doula Collective

Gentle Passage is a collective of healthcare professionals dedicated to changing the way our society regards death and dying. Collectively we’ve spent over 50 years reducing the fear and unnecessary suffering around the natural process of dying. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2020, there were approximately 13.7 million people aged 80 years and older in the United States. That number will only grow as the future generations age.

Our goal? Professional end-of-life doulas in every senior care community and home care agency. We aim for a future where everyone has access to the resources that support for a “good death.”

Death Doula Resources

Outside of our training, we serve our community by providing tools, information, and recommended resources for individuals seeking to learn more about Death Doula training and support those nearing the end of life. We’ve also listed our favorite doula-specific book recommendations for providing emotional, spiritual, and practical support to the dying and their loved ones. 

Visit this library of recommended resources to learn more about death doulas and what it takes to plan for your own  "good death."

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