Thank you for this in depth approach to being a death doula. I'm considering starting my own business but am currently volunteering for my local hospice and a hospice for the homeless. It is very rewarding work. Self care is crucial.
I took an “end of life doula” course through the Iliff School of Theology earlier this year. It was so worthwhile, but I must say that without doing volunteer hours at a hospice or other facility, I will not feel ready at all to offer my services as a death doula. For now, I am offering creativity for wellness workshops that occasionally dip into the topics of death and dying until I find the time for putting in a large number of volunteer hours to have hands on learning about death doula practice.
Thank you for this in depth approach to being a death doula. I'm considering starting my own business but am currently volunteering for my local hospice and a hospice for the homeless. It is very rewarding work. Self care is crucial.
Thanks Julia - I’m glad this was helpful.
I took an “end of life doula” course through the Iliff School of Theology earlier this year. It was so worthwhile, but I must say that without doing volunteer hours at a hospice or other facility, I will not feel ready at all to offer my services as a death doula. For now, I am offering creativity for wellness workshops that occasionally dip into the topics of death and dying until I find the time for putting in a large number of volunteer hours to have hands on learning about death doula practice.
I think that makes sense. Volunteering for hospice is invaluable.