death doula training

This training is open to anyone who has a desire to explore what it means to be mortal, to love, to let go and to die. It is also for anyone who wants to learn more skills to support others, be they family, friends, or clients as they prepare to cross the threshold. You do not have to have any special degree or previous training to join us.

In general there is a sad lack of conversation about death and dying in our over-all culture. So we don't prepare for this sacred time in our life cycle. This means many people are taken off guard when finding out about a terminal diagnosis.  This can create an undo amount of stress and a deeper sense of grief. Taking this training means there will be one more person on this planet who can speak openly about dying and death. One more person who can provide education, support and needed comfort to a dying person and the family. One more person who can bear witness and love another human as they cross over from the human world into the great mystery.

No, you don't. There is no official federal or state organization that that oversees "Death Doula" education standards and certification. When you receive a certificate of completion that means that you have completed the requirements for the particular training that you took. The advantage of taking a training and gaining a certification is that you will gain more knowledge, skills and confidence in supporting others at the end of life.  You will also gain that from experience. It is wise to ask the trainer questions and to find out what experience that trainer has had in this field and how long they have been teaching.  

This is an 80 hour training.  To obtain a certificate of completion the following requirements need to be completed:

• Completion of pre-course work
•  Attendance at the 3 day on-site training
• Completion of post-course test
• Completion of 30 practicum hours

No, you don't. There is no official federal or state organization that that oversees "Death Doula" education standards and certification. When you receive a certificate of completion that means that you have completed the requirements for the particular training that you took. The advantage of taking a training and gaining a certification is that you will gain more knowledge, skills and confidence in supporting others at the end of life.  You will also gain that from experience. It is wise to ask the trainer questions and to find out what experience that trainer has had in this field and how long they have been teaching.  

This training will be held at at the Bodhi Tree Eco-Dharma Sanctuary in North Kohala,  an area of great beauty with a stunning view of flora and fauna as well as the pacific ocean.

We will be together from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm daily.  Healthy snacks and beverages are provided throughout the day. We ask that you bring your lunch.

 from a place of knowing that everyone attending arrives with their own gifts and we will all learn from each other. We teach using different modalities that include but are not limited to lecture, dyad and group exercise and discussion, powerpoint presentation, case presentations, somatic support and time on the land with nature.

No, you don't. There is no official federal or state organization that that oversees "Death Doula" education standards and certification. When you receive a certificate of completion that means that you have completed the requirements for the particular training that you took. The advantage of taking a training and gaining a certification is that you will gain more knowledge, skills and confidence in supporting others at the end of life.  You will also gain that from experience. It is wise to ask the trainer questions and to find out what experience that trainer has had in this field and how long they have been teaching.  

No, you don't. There is no official federal or state organization that that oversees "Death Doula" education standards and certification. When you receive a certificate of completion that means that you have completed the requirements for the particular training that you took. The advantage of taking a training and gaining a certification is that you will gain more knowledge, skills and confidence in supporting others at the end of life.  You will also gain that from experience. It is wise to ask the trainer questions and to find out what experience that trainer has had in this field and how long they have been teaching.