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Doulagivers Award-Winning Online
Certified End of Life Doula Training Program
The new, non-medical holistic profession fills the gap in mainstream medical end of life care.
Enroll NowAWARDED WORLDWIDE LEADER IN HEALTH CARE BY THE INTERNATIONAL NURSES ASSOCIATION
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What is an End of Life Doula?
An End of Life Doula is a non-medical person trained to care for someone holistically (physically, emotionally, and spiritually) at the end of life.
This isn’t a new skillset.
In fact, a hundred years ago, this was the way end-of-life was experienced. We’re helping to bring these skills back and make them better than ever before.
We give you a simple path, packed with everything you need to know, using your own life experiences, individuality, and empathetic heart to create a thriving business for yourself that gives you more freedom and purpose, and allows you to have an amazing impact within your community and beyond!
The International Doulagivers Institute, founded by Suzanne B. O’Brien RN, has been providing the highest level of education and certification for the End of Life Doula for over a decade.
Our Doulagiver training is akin to the birthing doula model: both help people transition to and from this world.
Facilitating this process requires education, training, and compassion. Our certified End of Life Doulas are a global community working as an adjunct to Hospice and providing care and guidance for patients and families at the end of life.
The Future of Healthcare will be non-Medical
There has never been a greater need for these services than right now. Why?
There are 76.4 million Baby Boomers in the U.S.
20% of the 76.4 million do not have their own children to act as caregivers (Source: US census Bureau)
By 2030, 1 of every 5 people in the United States — or 20 percent of the nation's population — will be age 65 or older
9/10 people want to be cared for at home if terminally ill. (Source: US census Bureau)
By 2034, Adults 65+ will outnumber children under 18 for the first time in our nation’s history
This demographic change is projected to continue and strengthen through the year 2060 (Source: US census Bureau)
The US could see a shortage of up to 120,000 physicians by 2030.
(Source: US census Bureau)
By 2030, the US will need 12 million new nurses.
(Source: ANA American Nurses Association)
An estimated 117 million Americans needed assistance of some kind in 2020, yet the number of unpaid caregivers only reached approximately 45 million
(Source: Forbes)
AS THE NUMBER OF AGING INCREASES
THE NUMBER OF MEDICAL STAFF IS DECREASING
THE ANSWER:
END-OF-LIFE DOULAS! THE NEW PROFESSION OF NON-MEDICAL HEALTHCARE.
Holistic practitioners are the future of end-of-life care.
Why do I feel this way?
Because people at the end-of-life want to…
Be at home
Be surrounded by the people and things they love and are familiar with
Have a connection with those who are caring for them
Know that someone is there to support their loved ones
And YOU can help make that a reality for them!
The best part… this is so much more than a job, it is a new way of life that is profoundly fulfilling for you, as well as the lives that you touch.
This is an opportunity to:
- Be of Service
- Find your true calling
- Align with your life’s purpose
- Start your own business
- Be your own boss
- Make a positive difference in the world
- And to enrich YOUR life
This is about reshaping end of life care for the future.
It’s because of these important reasons, EVERY person should have access to End of Life Doula services:
Because they provide…
…Continuity of care
…More support
…More knowledge and expertise
…Higher quality of life
…Less stress
That’s just to name a few.
But the best part, it’s the best way to support the end-of-life process for EVERYONE involved.
The patient, the caregivers, the family/loved ones – and even medical staff!
The Doulagivers Certified End of Life Doula program is the BEST way to learn these skills and serve your community.
ARE YOU READY TO SERVE?
When you say, “YES!”, you not only support the elderly and dying on a deeper level, but you also enrich and transform your life for the better as well!
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Meet Suzanne
Your Doulagiver Instructor
My name is Suzanne B. O’Brien, and I am a registered nurse who has worked most of my career in either Hospice (end-of-life care) and/or Oncology (cancer care).
I have had the honor and privilege to have personally worked at the bedside with over one thousand end-of-life patients and their families, from all different cultures, backgrounds, and nationalities.
In addition to being the creator and founder of Doulagivers Institute, I am also a founding member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s (NHPCO) End of Life Doula Council, and a founding member and former Vice President of the National End of Life Doula Alliance (NEDA).
For over a decade now I have been training End-of-Life Doulas to help support and serve our vulnerable elder population.
I help incredibly passionate people (like you) become the best possible non-medical, holistic practitioner you can be so that you can help the people that need you most.
There has never been a greater need for this type of service than there is today.
So, how did Doulagivers become the premiere learning institution for End-of-Life Doulas in this emerging field?
In 2003, I became a registered nurse and noticed right away the lack of care and support our elder population was getting. I followed my calling to hospice and found that end of life was not going well for most.
Families did not know the first thing about how to care for someone at the end of life… yet that is what we expect them to do. The fear of death, the short amount of time I was at the bedside as a hospice nurse, and the late period that patients come on hospice care, all added up for extremely challenging end of life experiences.
So, I started creating trainings to help families learn the skills of how to care for their loved one at the end of life - before they ever needed it.
I used all my experience from the bedside of end-of-life patients and made the Doulagivers 3 Phases of End-of-Life Care Model - identifying the three phases of end-of-life and the interventions to use in each phase.
The results have been amazing!
We are a global family, unified in our humanity, and death is a universal experience for us all. Which led me to the next part of my journey…
Knowing that the end-of-life is a struggle even with medicine and medical care, I wanted to volunteer to help others in the world that may not have access to those resources.
In 2012, I went to Zimbabwe, Africa, on a volunteer Hospice mission. While there, I witnessed a lot of hardship and a startling lack of medical availability and a high end of life need. But I was absolutely floored by the community-based approach that the villagers would take towards end-of-life.
It was really powerful, and I was able to understand that even in the absence of high-tech equipment, unlimited pharmaceuticals, and doctors that specialized in every possible area imaginable… they were still able to provide a high quality of care.
Why?
Because death isn’t a medical experience. It is a human one.
This awareness changed everything for me.
When I returned home to the U.S., I decided to add what I had learned overseas to my years of experience working in this space and create a training that embodied the sense of community and holistic approach that I had witnessed abroad.
Since then, the number of doulas I have trained has skyrocketed, this movement has been gaining rapid momentum, and MOST importantly patients and their families have been expressing their deepest gratitude for having these services available to them.
That has led us to this moment in time where we have created the best way possible to teach these wonderful doulas and meet the crazy demand for them that keeps growing year after year.
Enroll NowDon't Wait
We need professionals to answer this call so that our elder population can have these services available to them and so that everyone has the opportunity for their end of life to go well.
The demand for end of life doulas and alternative holistic practitioners is only going to grow and without compassionate, empathetic, and service-oriented people willing to step up, we won’t be able to match it.
If this is something you feel strongly about and have in your heart, I would love for you to join us in this mission.
This is your chance to take the Doulagivers training and start your personal journey towards making that dream a reality.
The door is open right now, but only until midnight ET on Sunday, September 25th.
Enroll Today
Invaluable Education
In this program, I am going to teach you everything I know from my decades of experience working in the field and at the bedside of over a thousand end of life patients.
If you want to do this work, this program is invaluable. The wealth of information I am going to pass on to students cannot be found elsewhere.
This is a chance to make a living by creating a sense of fulfillment for yourself and by working as an expert in a field of care that most people are fearful of and don’t know the first thing about navigating.
A chance to be of your highest service and to play an important role in the lives of others.
Through this program, you will gain the knowledge and special skills to take one of THE most difficult times of our lives (we are all going to experience it) and help make it a lot better for everyone you work with who is going through it.
When you’ve taken this certification course, you will understand what the common needs of all dying persons are and how to facilitate meeting them in meaningful ways that have a profound impact for your clients.
You will intimately understand how to do the work needed in order to have a good death for the dying and their families.
The Doulagivers Difference
There are many great trainings and wonderful trainers for End of Life Doulas out in the world.
The one thing that is important to note is that there can be several trainings with the title “End of Life Doula Training” and they can be entirely different curriculums, and usually are.
Picking an End of Life Doula training is a financial commitment and a time commitment, and all training programs have their own teaching styles, perspectives, and focal points.
What sets Doulagivers apart from other trainings?
The Doulagivers Certified End of Life Doula Training Program is a holistic medical training for the non-medical practitioner.
You will learn the top end of life disease processes and the most common medications used in end of life care.
Although you will never perform in a medical capacity, this knowledge and understanding proves to be invaluable to your role as an End of Life Doula.
This information will allow you to anticipate patients’ needs ahead of time and alert the hospice team to any/all changes in the patient’s condition allowing them to quickly adjust the medical care plan leading to optimal daily comfort for both the patient and their loved ones - and that ability is worth its weight in gold.
This program will prepare you to walk into a home in crisis and remain calm while being able to identify what phase of end of life the patient is in and exactly what interventions to recommend based on the specific disease process they are experiencing.
That is the Doulagivers Difference.
How It Works
I am also excited to announce our brand-new student portal. We have completely redone our classroom to enhance your learning experience.
We are 100% committed to providing the highest level of education and certification for End-of-Life Doulas and we want all of our students to be equipped for incredible success - families need you!
This new model will create a totally interactive and immersive learning experience for you, while keeping you on track and providing all the support you need every step of the way.
What You Get
The Doulagivers Certified End of Life Doula Training is a world-class, 3 Level (12 module) training program that gives you everything you need to become a confident, competent, and compassionate end-of-life care professional in your community.
The Doulagivers Certified End of Life Doula Training Program includes:
Full C.E.O.L.D. Course
- The Doulagivers 3 Phases of End of Life Care Model and interventions to use in each phase.
- The Doulagivers “Three Questions” technique to use on every patient visit
- The Top Ten End of Life Disease Processes, their progressions, and interventions to use for comfort
- The most common medications used at the end of life
- When science meets the bedside (how to meet the spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones)
- The Doulagivers Doula Comfort Kit (one of your greatest resources to achieving a positive outcome)
- Advance Directives (planning ahead can have a huge influence on the end of life journey)
- Self-care Practice for the Doula (caring for the caregiver)
Create a positive Impact
I’m talking about holding the space as a companion to end-of-life patients and their loved ones.
- Knowing every major disease process and having all the resources available to you to suggest interventions for comfort regardless of what process the patient is experiencing.
- Helping to facilitate unresolved issues among families at this tender time.
- Filling out Advanced Directives, planning vigils, and putting plans of action in place for the end-of-life ahead of time to make it go as well as it possibly can for your clients.
- Writing obituaries, eulogies, and creating remembrances for those who have passed.
- Helping patients reach peace and acceptance by finding the meaning to their life and what their contribution to this life was.
- Supporting the patient and their loved ones through the entire end of life journey and then even staying after to help grieving families to reenter life after loss.
Community & Support
There has never been a greater need for this type of service than there is today.
The Doulagivers Online Spring Semester will run as a 12-week online semester that includes:
- Weekly LIVE Q&A sessions
- Post-Module Worksheets
- An Orientation AND Graduation Ceremony
- A private Facebook community for semester participants
- Weekly FAQs
- And more!
The Course At A Glance
Module One
The Shock Phase
- What It is
- What you can do
- Why It’s Important
- CEOLD-Level-1-Week-1- The Three Questions! Ask in Every Case and on Every Visit (if you only do this- you will be an incredible support!)
- Learn Interventions to use for comfort in each part of this phase
- CEOLD Module 1 LEVEL 1 - ACTUAL PATIENT CASE STUDY 1
- CEOLD Module 1 LEVEL 1 - ACTUAL PATIENT CASE STUDY 2
Module Two
The Stabilization Phase
- What It is
- What you can do
- Why It’s Important
- This is your Window of Opportunity
- How to facilitate final conversations, goodbyes, and unresolved issues
- How Forgiveness is the single most powerful tool for a positive passing
- Learn Interventions to use for comfort in each part of this phase
- CEOLD Module 2 LEVEL 1 - ACTUAL PATIENT CASE STUDY 1
- CEOLD Module 2 LEVEL 1 - ACTUAL PATIENT CASE STUDY 2
Module Three
The Transition Phase
- What It is
- What you can do
- Why It’s Important
- Learn the systematic way that the body shuts down
- Learn the Indications that someone is going into the transition phase
- Learn Interventions to use for comfort in each part of this phase
- CEOLD Module 3 LEVEL 1 - ACTUAL PATIENT CASE STUDY 1
- CEOLD Module 3 LEVEL 1 - ACTUAL PATIENT CASE STUDY 2
Module Four
The Transition Phase Part 2
- What It is
- What you can do
- Why It’s Important
- Learn the Physiology of Actively Dying
- Breathing Changes, Sleeping Coma, Temperature Changes, Skin color Changes, The Importance of giving permission to go (saying goodbye)
- The Three Reasons why people will hang on
- Learn Interventions to use for comfort in each part of this phase
- CEOLD Module 4 LEVEL 1 - ACTUAL PATIENT CASE STUDY 1
- CEOLD Module 4 LEVEL 1 - ACTUAL PATIENT CASE STUDY 2
Module Five
The Top Ten End of Life Disease Processes
- Learn the most common medications used at the end of life
- Learn the COPD end of life disease process, disease progression, interventions to use for symptom management, and when to alert the hospice team of change in patient presentation for care plan changes.
- Learn the Emphysema end of life disease process, disease progression, interventions to use for symptom management, and when to alert the hospice team of change in patient presentation for care plan changes.
- CEOLD Module 5 LEVEL 1 - ACTUAL PATIENT CASE STUDY 1
- CEOLD Module 5 LEVEL 1 - ACTUAL PATIENT CASE STUDY 2
Module Six
The Top Ten End of Life Disease Processes Part 2
- Learn the Liver disease end of life disease process, disease progression, interventions to use for symptom management, and when to alert the hospice team of change in patient presentation for care plan changes.
- Learn the Pancreatic cancer end of life disease process, disease progression, interventions to use for symptom management, and when to alert the hospice team of change in patient presentation for care plan changes.
- CEOLD Module 6 LEVEL 1 - ACTUAL PATIENT CASE STUDY 1
- CEOLD Module 6 LEVEL 1 - ACTUAL PATIENT CASE STUDY 2
Module Seven
The Top Ten End of Life Disease Processes Part 3
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Learn the Stroke end of life disease process, disease progression, interventions to use for symptom management, and when to alert the hospice team of change in patient presentation for care plan changes.
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Learn the Brain Cancer end of life disease process, disease progression, interventions to use for symptom management, and when to alert the hospice team of change in patient presentation for care plan changes.
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Learn the Colon Cancer end of life disease process, disease progression, interventions to use for symptom management, and when to alert the hospice team of change in patient presentation for care plan changes.
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CEOLD Module 7 LEVEL 1 - ACTUAL PATIENT CASE STUDY 1
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CEOLD Module 7 LEVEL 1 - ACTUAL PATIENT CASE STUDY 2
Module Eight
The Top Ten End of Life Disease Processes Part 4
- Learn the Breast Cancer end of life disease process, disease progression, interventions to use for symptom management, and when to alert the hospice team of change in patient presentation for care plan changes.
- Learn the ALS end of life disease process, disease progression, interventions to use for symptom management, and when to alert the hospice team of change in patient presentation for care plan changes.
- Complete Review of Levels 1&2
- CEOLD Module 8 LEVEL 1 - ACTUAL PATIENT CASE STUDY 1
- CEOLD Module 8 LEVEL 1 - ACTUAL PATIENT CASE STUDY 2
Module Nine
Level 3 Building Your Practice Part 1
- When Science meets the Bedside - Henry P. Stapp. Dean of Quantum Theorists University of Berkley California.
- Your Doula Comfort Kit (supplies that make all the difference)
- Advance Directives (Things that people do not know)
- Self-Care Practices for The Doula (mandatory for practice)
Module Ten
Level 3 Building Your Practice Part 2
- End of Life Planning
- Eulogies, Obituaries
- Legacy Projects, Legacy Interview Questions
- Traditional Burials, green burials, natural burials
- Home Wakes and Home Funerals
- ***Water Cremations***
- Memorials, funerals, and Life Celebrations
Module Eleven
Level 3 Building Your Practice Part 3
- What to do when your patient dies
- The truth about children and death
- How to care for a dying child
- The Grief Doula role
- Non- Medical Holistic Therapies- Reiki, essential oils, guided imagery, visualizations, meditation etc.
Module Twelve
Launching Your Doulagivers Practice
- End of Life Doula Scope of Practice
- End of Life Doula Code of Ethics
- End of Life Doula Insurance
- End of Life Doula Patient/Family Agreement
- End of Life Doula Interview Checklist
- End of Life Patient Care Plan Template
- End of Life Doula Manual
- Next Steps for Practice
The Semester will officially start on Tuesday, October 4th
We will have an Opening Ceremony and release Module 1 in the online classroom.
One module will be released per week and the entire semester group, and all related events, will be focused on that weekly module topic to make sure the material is well-understood by all students so that everyone stays on track and graduates on time!
Get These Great Bonuses When You Enroll!
In addition to the 3 Level (12 Module) Certified End of Life Doula Program, everyone who registers before midnight ET on Sunday, September 25th will receive the following bonuses:
- The Complete Certified End of Life Doula Training Video from Seattle, WA 2018 ($1,997 value)
2. The Death Doula Summit ($497 value)
3.“30 Days to your First Client” step-by-step mastermind training ($997 value)
4. 9 Steps to Launching a Successful End-of-Life Doula Practice Template ($697 value)
Total value of these bonuses: $4,388.00
Amy Regalia
“I could not have asked for a more thorough or heart-centered class. Honestly, there is nothing I would add or change. From the level of detail covered in the classes to the amount of extra support provided (the online classroom, Doulagivers support team, monthly conference calls, Facebook pages etc.) this class has more than prepared me to begin my end of life doula path and I feel so reassured that Doulagivers will be there with me every step of the way. Thank you Suzanne for being a fabulous teacher, a supportive presence, and for helping us to change lives one death at a time.”
Lucy Pilch
“I had taken another course but it was NOWHERE near what this was. I never felt prepared after the first one. This was so in-depth and Suzanne has such a wealth of knowledge and experience and is so open to sharing. I'm feeling prepared to start helping others now. Thank you so much!”
Laura Cantales
“I loved the pace of this course as it allowed me time to take in new information and process it before moving forward. The questions and answers were always stimulating and informative, and Suzanne's generosity with her time in thoughtfully answering every question was very much appreciated. Her openness and generosity of heart, sharing all her career experiences, made this course very enjoyable and memorable. The case studies were a very important part of the course work and I liked the variety of each case, and the different disease processes, since we may all one day, have that particular case. The dashboard was a little intimidating at first, but support was always available. I had trouble printing out the manual, but I know that I can reach out to do that successfully when I am ready with support. The highlight for me, though, was when Suzanne came to NY for a meet up. That was an amazing experience, and again I am so impressed with her high frequency vibration, which exudes love and connection. My life has been changed by the course in the best possible way.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I really learn this online?
What is the difference between Self-paced and Live semester?
Do I need a medical background to do this work?
How long do I have access to this course for?
I’m not sure if I want to be a Doula after this course, is this still right for me?
I want to become a Doula, but am nervous about building my business to make this a career because I'm not Business oriented.
I’m very busy. How much time do I need to dedicate to this course?
What if I change my mind and realize this isn’t for me?
I’m not on Facebook, can I still take this course?
What happens if I don’t know what to do in a situation after my training? Where do I turn?
Have a question that hasn’t been answered here?
Incredible Value
You’re probably saying to yourself, “I know I want to become a Doulagiver™ Certified End-Of-Life Doula but what’s my investment?”
I want to make learning these skills as easy and affordable as possible so that your decision is an easy one to make.
The Doulagivers Certified End of Life Doula program is available right now for $997.
The true value of this program with all of the materials I am including is incalculable because of the type of value you’ll be bringing to your life and to all of the people’s lives you touch while doing this sacred work.
While keeping full integrity, I could easily set the investment amount to $5,000, but I intentionally chose to offer it at a fraction of that cost.
Why?
To make it easy for you to say YES….to yourself, to the program and to the millions of people that need your help.
To make it even easier, I’m offering the option of simple payment plans as well since I know cash flow issues are real for some people called to this work (and we want our program to be accessible and inclusive to everyone).
Register today and save $1,000!!!
If this is your calling - if this is in your heart - there has never been a better time to enroll than today!
Enrollment Closes September 25th
Don’t wait too long to act or you’ll have to wait until the next semester for another chance!
Hear What Certified Doulagivers Are Saying
Brandon Neal
This course has been one of the most in-depth end of life education programs I ever experienced. Working in hospice for the past 6 years gave me a good foundation, but this training explained more than my Chaplaincy CPE units ever did. I believe all Chaplains should take advantage of this training because it gives you more tools to provide the support needed. Thank you Doulagivers!
Angie V.
This course & specifically Suzanne are wonderful! I was very excited to begin the course & had rather high expectations... and each session went so far above what I had anticipated. The content covers all areas of caregiving & gives amazing insight into the physical, emotional, psychological & spiritual aspects of the dying process from diagnosis to after death counseling. I wish EVERYONE would take this course. (It also is a great help in getting in touch with your own thought, feeling & beliefs... an added, unexpected bonus). Thank you, Suzanne & Doulagivers!!!
We Are a Growing Global Community
This is a special program full of special people, and we’ve been covered by a lot of big media outlets such as:
With over 3,000 students trained in over 24 countries, this program has consistently proven itself effective in a variety of different settings and that’s how we know it works and will work for you too.
In the words of former students, this program is transformative and will prepare you to make a real difference in the world.
Before You Go
I want to give you the ability to align with your true calling.
This is not just a new career, but a life’s purpose.
I want you to find that and have more time to do what you love and to spend with who you love – and that is an achievable dream. One that we can achieve together.
Because here’s the thing…
You CAN make a living, control your schedule, and experience the feeling that comes with doing something beautiful for others that you’re passionate about.
I’ve seen it happen for thousands of people and the personal transformations they have undergone are incredible.
It’s a better way to live.
This is the "new way" of doing end-of-life care…
The way that creates a more patient and family-centered care, embraces the human experience of end-of-life, and expands grief support and alternative services in this field.
And thousands of people (just like you) are already out there making it happen.
But this opportunity is only available until midnight ET on Sunday, September 25th.
This is going to be the biggest and best Doulagivers Semester yet and I’m really excited to see you there!
If this is the direction you want to take in life and you feel ready to take action towards making that dream a reality for yourself – take this journey with us at Doulagivers.
Click that button right now and I will see you in class!
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