In Community Support of Death Literacy Specialist
Whether you’re an aspiring or practicing doula, end-of-life clinician or volunteer, faith leader, therapist, or an educator interested in presenting, this training program will help establish you as a trusted guide within your community for times of transition and loss. The curriculum of this program, largely based on the instructor’s popular “death lit” publications and experiences providing direct support, will prepare you to run community events and/or offer individual care by supplying:
A foundational knowledge of the end of life, including death anxiety and wellness
Principles of person-centered care and language
Explanations of cultural, spiritual, and religious humility and skillful approaches to sensitive information delivery
Prepared death literacy content for running programs, including a community series, numerous workshops, and worksheets
Support to customize and clarify your unique array of offerings, including "visioning" exercises and a strategy session with your instructor
Expect robust curriculum, interactive discussions, thoughtful prompts and exercises, and live sessions to help you actualize your ideas! Learning within a community of kindreds provides accountability as well as an exchange of knowledge to enrich your experience.