These workshops have been created and are taught by Death Doulas of Manitoba founder Michelle Leray. Each of these workshops will help you to begin to understand how to communicate better about death and dying, and provide you with the information, education, tools, skills, and knowledge you need to either enhance your death doula skills, or to help your loved ones and friends as they go through their time of transition.
No experience with deathcare is required to join in on these informative classes. Whether you are just curious about how to be more present during this sacred part of our lives, or you are considering a career as an end of life doula, you will definitely gain a great deal of perspective and awareness by participating in these discussions!
Death Doulas of Manitoba Members have the option of joining at a special rate!
(email DeathDoulasOfManitoba@gmail.com for more information!)
Each workshop will be recorded, so you can attend the live session or receive the videos afterwards!
We begin at 10am Central Time (11am Eastern / 8am Pacific)
Investment: $40CAD per workshop or $100 for all three
E-Transfer to DeathDoulasOfManitoba@gmail.com
(include your name and email for registration!)
September 27
How to Support from a Distance (Virtual Doula Work): Sometimes it simply isn’t possible to be physically present for a client, due to living in remote locations, mobility challenges, etc. Learn how to offer support, information, and vigil planning virtually, to still provide a high standard of doula care to people in your country.
October 25
How to Host Death Cafés and Advance Care Planning Sessions: Have you been thinking about facilitating death cafés or advance care planning sessions in your community but don’t know where to begin? Join experienced facilitator, Michelle, as she shares all of the information you need to get started with confidence!
November 22
Animal Companion Death Doula Support and Options: If you are ready to offer your services and care to animal companions, this workshop will cover the basics of getting started! Learn about different options for non-medical care of animals before, during, and after death.
Family, Friends, and Caregivers
A Workshop Series About
Supporting Loved Ones
Through End of Life
Videos Available! Email DeathDoulasOfManitoba@gmail.com
for more information
Week One: Before Death
Learn about supporting loved ones after a life-limiting illness has been diagnosed. This workshop will help you to understand more about advance care planning, how to hold space for difficult conversations, as well as how what you can do to help your loved one endure this time. There will be suggestions on how to care for the caregiver, along with how to recognize burnout and anticipatory grief.
Week Two: During Death
This workshop will contain information and examples of how to best support your loved one in the weeks and days leading up to death, how to recognize active dying, as well as how to be present during a vigil. You will learn why a “less is more” approach is most helpful during active dying, and how to honour your loved ones needs during this sacred transition.
Week Three: After Death
Lastly, you will receive helpful information what to do after death has taken place, including how death is not considered an emergency, and about the early days of bereavement. During this final workshop you will receive useful resources and all of your questions will be answered.
The workshops will be recorded, so if you cannot attend the live event, you will receive the recordings afterwards.
Investment: $100 CAD
You can pay via E-Transfer to DeathDoulasOfManitoba@gmail.com
or PayPal here
Please ensure that you include your email address upon registration
so you can receive the Zoom link!