{"id":195,"date":"2025-01-28T16:09:13","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T16:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manitobadeathdoulas.com\/?page_id=195"},"modified":"2026-08-15T11:01:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T11:01:42","slug":"death-doula-course","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manitobadeathdoulas.com\/index.php\/death-doula-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Death Doula Course"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nAs of 2025, Death Doulas of Manitoba’s Death Doula Course is<\/span>
\nofficially recognized by the<\/span> End of Life Doula Association of Canada<\/a>!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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\n<\/strong><\/span>\"\"
\nANNOUNCING!<\/span>
\nThe Weekend Winter 2027 Session is now open for early registration!
\nThe classes will take place online via Zoom on Saturdays and Sundays.
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REGISTER HERE<\/a><\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Course Investment: $625 Canadian (early registration pricing)<\/span>
\n(does not include books)<\/span><\/h3>\n

Read the full registration document for payment plan options, refund policies,<\/span>
\nand other important details!\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n

Mandatory Reading<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

“Finding Peace at the End of Life” by Henry Fersko-Weiss<\/span><\/p>\n

“Nothing to Fear: Demystifying Death to Live More Fully” by Julie McFadden<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFinal Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs, and Communications of the Dying\u201d by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley<\/span><\/p>\n

Suggested Additional Reading<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Needs of the Dying: A Guide for Bringing Hope, Comfort, and Love to Life\u2019s Final Chapter\u201d by David Kessler<\/span><\/p>\n

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Class Outline<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Week One<\/strong><\/span>
\nIntroductions, Class Etiquette, and Class Outlines<\/span>
\nThe Role of the Doula: Terminology and Definitions<\/span>
\nDeath Doula Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts (Scope of Practice)<\/span>
\nDeath as a Sacred Transition <\/span><\/p>\n

Week Two
\n<\/strong>Communication (having difficult conversations\/speaking about illness, death, and dying\/advocating for clients and empowering them to make informed decisions)<\/span>
\nFinal Wishes, Health Care Directives, and Advance Care Plans<\/span>
\nEthics, Legal Information, and Standards of Practice<\/span>
\nBook Study (\u201cFinding Peace at the End of Life\u201d by Henry Fersko-Weiss)<\/span><\/p>\n

Week Three
\n<\/strong>Alternative Practices and Non-Medical Pain Relief Options (Information about Reiki, Sound Healing, Palliative Massage, and more)<\/span>
\nCross Cultural Beliefs and Honouring Traditions<\/span>
\nSupporting Difficult Situations (estrangement, distant relationships, challenging circumstances)<\/span>
\nBook Study (\u201cFinding Peace at the End of Life\u201d by Henry Fersko-Weiss)<\/span><\/p>\n

Week Four
\n<\/strong>Weeks and Months Before Active Dying<\/span>
\nMAiD Information and Statistics<\/span>
\nPalliative Care and Hospice Information<\/span>
\nActive Dying: Signs, Myths, and Facts<\/span>
\nVigils: Setting the Tone for Active Dying<\/span>
\nBook Study (Nothing to Fear: Demystifying Death to Live More Fully” by Julie McFadden)<\/span><\/p>\n

Week Five
\n<\/strong>Working with Other Professionals in Death Care<\/span>
\nDeath is Not an Emergency (what to do when someone dies at home and it is expected)<\/span>
\nIntroduction to Shrouding and Ceremony Practices<\/span>
\nFuneral Guidelines and Information<\/span>
\nHome Funerals<\/span>
\nBook Study (Nothing to Fear: Demystifying Death to Live More Fully” by Julie McFadden)<\/span><\/p>\n

Week Six
\n<\/strong>What Doulas Can Do in the Days and Weeks After Death has Occurred<\/span>
\nGrief and Bereavement: A Sacred Time for Support and Care<\/span>
\nResources and Skills to Help Support The Bereaved<\/span>
\nBook Study \u201cFinal Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs, and Communications of the Dying\u201d by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley<\/span><\/p>\n

Week Seven
\n<\/strong>Guest Speakers (subject to change based on availability)<\/span>
\nPalliative Manitoba \u2013 Volunteering and Compassionate Care Course information<\/span>
\nFuneral Services \u2013 Information about cremation, options, open for Q & A<\/span>
\nPalliative Care Professional \u2013 Realities of working in palliative care<\/span>
\nFinal Class Information and Assignment<\/span>
\nBook Study \u201cFinal Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs, and Communications of the Dying\u201d by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley<\/span><\/p>\n

Week Eight<\/strong><\/span>
\nHow to Build a Business as a Death Doula
\nWhat Comes Next? Suggestions and Tips on Where to Begin<\/span>
\nCommunity, Provincial, National, and Online Resources
\nCourse Review<\/span>
\nQuestions and Answers<\/span>
\nGraduation Ceremony and Celebration<\/span><\/p>\n

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There will be an additional option for an apprenticeship to help emerging doulas gain real world training and experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Along with theory on a vast array of topics (advance care planning, how to support the dying and bereaved, legacy projects, alternative\/holistic approaches to death and dying, ceremony and ritual, and so much more!) there will be a hands on approach to this learning, giving students the experience they need to begin offering their support and services to their communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

FOLLOW DEATH DOULAS OF MANITOBA ON<\/span> FACEBOOK<\/strong><\/a> and<\/span> INSTAGRAM<\/strong><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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