This module presents information about Advanced Care Planning, Health care decision makers, Power of Attorney for Health Care, and Providers Order for Life Sustaining Treatment. Doulas will learn how to best approach this subject with their clients.
In this module, you’ll learn essential tools for presence and self-grounding to meet others with compassion and empathy. Discover rituals for centering yourself, techniques for active listening, and effective communication strategies for difficult conversations. Enhance your ability to support and connect with those at the end of life.
In this module you will learn how to engage individuals in Life Review and Legacy projects.
In this module you will learn that many people would prefer to die at home, wherever they call home, rather than in a hospital or medical facility. Whenever possible, doulas can help to prepare and plan for death at home. This course addresses some of the challenges to make this happen and how to work with the hospice team as they plan for a death at home.
This module teaches the participant non-medical and holistic approaches to help support the client and their family in providing bedside care.
This module teaches the participant what Palliative Care and Hospice means and how the Doula compliments and interfaces with these providers within the context of the Doula role.
This module teaches the participant non-medical techniques to minimize pain and support comfort.
In this module you will learn how to hold vigil with a dying person and how to support the family during this time.
This module identifies personal and general rituals for the dying and their loved ones.
This module provides tools for doulas to help them identify the individuals personal religious/spiritual beliefs and how those beliefs guide their client in making decisions about their health care and end-of-life wishes.
In this module you will learn current trends and funeral options in the funeral industry.
This module covers essential information on myths, biology, and life transitions, addressing the needs of those mourning and the impact of a grief-averse culture. Gain insights into the grieving process to better support those left behind, as well as individuals dealing with anticipatory grief. Join us to deepen your understanding and enhance your ability to provide compassionate support.
This session emphasizes the importance of self-care to ensure sustainability of the doula in their role. We will explore some self care strategies the doula can access as needed.
This module provides the doula with how to best access community resources for their clients/families.
This specialized module focuses on integrating trauma-informed care principles into end-of-life practices. Explore the latest research on trauma’s impact, learn practical applications for creating safe, supportive environments for others and one’s self, and engage in activities designed to enhance communication and empathy skills. The course aims to deliver the knowledge and tools necessary to address trauma sensitively, ensuring compassionate and effective care throughout the life and dying process.
This module takes a deep dive into the issues around maintaining boundaries to ensure success in the role of the doula. We will discuss some strategies to identify when a boundary may potentially be violated, the effects of that violation and how to avoid it.
