If you are thinking of becoming a doula midwife you will need to know what the training entails. But above the theoretical knowledge that you need to gain, you will first of all carry out a self-evaluation to determine the driving force behind your desire to be one. End of life caregiving is a calling more than it is a profession and if you feel you are drawn in that direction, then read on to find out what to expect during your training.

End of Life Doula training is a practical and revolutionary program for professionals in the health care field as it provides them with essential tools for working with patients suffering from serious illness as well as dying people. The training is designed primarily for nurses and physicians as well as smaller groups of experienced social workers, administrators, hospice workers, chaplains, psychologists, and clergy currently working with patients that are seriously ill and dying.

Also referred to as the soul midwife training, it is based on a model that aims at cultivating compassion while covering core issues that are related to patient care of people that are seriously ill, death, dying, and also grieving. It also covers end-of-life care ethical issues and communication training in breaking difficult news; building of a community around a patient that is seriously ill and cares that is relationship centered. Further, the training al so encompasses self-care, neuroscience, resilience training, and capacity building; approaches to the spiritual and psychological care of those with terminal illness and the dying;. Finally, it also covers the relationship between suffering and pain; the phenomena known as peri-death; as well as care of the caregiver.

In addition to training, the program is key in transforming the environment in which care of serious ill persons and the dying too. The process of learning is rich with direct teachings, seminars, exploratory processes as well as reflective practices including visiting of a death café every now and then. The program equips persons with compassion and skill and also sustaining dedication and resilience while serving the patients and their families.

In a very unique way, doula training pulls together practicality and wisdom in a powerful way to the inevitable and sensitive experience of facing end of life. It provides healthcare providers with the skills and knowledge in the spiritual, existential, ethical, and psycho-social aspects of dying. The program uses a patient relationship centered approach and includes community development; skills development related to the caregiver’s care, and also skills implementation means in medical traditional settings.

Different modalities are utilized and include: self-directed didactic learning, creative processes and inquiry, peer-to-peer dialog and learning, council and case study practice, professional responsibility practices, and reflective practices that include stress reduction mindfulness based techniques such as yoga

Contact Information

Address: NYC Training and Wellness Center

New York, N.Y.

Phone: 8453370389

Email: [email protected]