Christian Death Doula Training
Rev. Scott Bennion, Anglican Priest & Clinical Chaplain | Phoenix, AZ
"The Death and Resurrection Doula program is unique. It is the first of its kind in the Death Positive movement. The curriculum is centered on classical Christian Theology. It affirms God as Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, and it sees the inherent dignity in all of humanity as created in the image and likeness
of the triune God -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This program highlights the rhythms found in God's creation of death and rebirth which point to the eternal life
offered freely to all in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has conquered sin and death."
of the triune God -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This program highlights the rhythms found in God's creation of death and rebirth which point to the eternal life
offered freely to all in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has conquered sin and death."
The Death and Resurrection Doula Training Program
Death Doulas are quickly becoming end-of-life ambassadors and are a cutting-edge way to deal with death. A Death Positive movement aims at taking death back, or bringing it home, so to speak. After a century of outsourcing death care to hospitals and funeral homes, individuals are revisiting the idea of dying at home, and families are finding themselves in a new role of becoming caregivers to the dying.
The Death and Resurrection Doula training curriculum is studied in two parts and is taught by Laurel Marr along with pastors, a chaplain, and a Hospice nurse. The first module prepares Death Doulas with the necessary theological foundation of the Christian faith. Why do we die? We must look to Genesis to know this answer. Our personal stories hold the story of Jesus Christ who has come to save us from sin, death, and the Devil. Doulas are trained to see their stories through a lens of "justification by faith through grace" and to listen to the stories of those they will be serving. Theological topics such as the significance of baptism and funerals are also covered. The second module consists of the necessary training for the professional vocation of non-medical support to individuals, families, and communities in the face of death. Death & Resurrection training & certified doulas have access to the doula support group.
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"This is a wonderful ministry, a gift to both church and world. The hope of Resurrection is so much more than a vague 'afterlife': it is the reaffirmation, in God's ultimate new creation, of who we really are, body, mind and spirit. The comfort of this promise reaches back into the darkest moments we humans can face. Thank God for those who bring this comfort where it is most needed."
~ N.T. Wright, Surprised by Hope
Death Doulas are quickly becoming end-of-life ambassadors and are a cutting-edge way to deal with death. A Death Positive movement aims at taking death back, or bringing it home, so to speak. After a century of outsourcing death care to hospitals and funeral homes, individuals are revisiting the idea of dying at home, and families are finding themselves in a new role of becoming caregivers to the dying.
The Death and Resurrection Doula training curriculum is studied in two parts and is taught by Laurel Marr along with pastors, a chaplain, and a Hospice nurse. The first module prepares Death Doulas with the necessary theological foundation of the Christian faith. Why do we die? We must look to Genesis to know this answer. Our personal stories hold the story of Jesus Christ who has come to save us from sin, death, and the Devil. Doulas are trained to see their stories through a lens of "justification by faith through grace" and to listen to the stories of those they will be serving. Theological topics such as the significance of baptism and funerals are also covered. The second module consists of the necessary training for the professional vocation of non-medical support to individuals, families, and communities in the face of death. Death & Resurrection training & certified doulas have access to the doula support group.
Visit The Death and Resurrection Doula community on Convene Communities!
"This is a wonderful ministry, a gift to both church and world. The hope of Resurrection is so much more than a vague 'afterlife': it is the reaffirmation, in God's ultimate new creation, of who we really are, body, mind and spirit. The comfort of this promise reaches back into the darkest moments we humans can face. Thank God for those who bring this comfort where it is most needed."
~ N.T. Wright, Surprised by Hope
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Module 1 ($300)
Theology in Practice: Rediscovering a Theology of the Cross Module 2 ($450) Death Doula Practitioner Training Modules 1 & 2 Required for Certification ($750) Starting a Business? Module 3 ($300) Business & Marketing Kick-Start Includes 2 private sessions with your trainer! ($75/mo. additional coaching subscription available) **Cost for all 3 Modules $1050** This course is self-paced with scheduled live classes. This program offers referral payouts! |
What's Covered in the Training Program?
Module 1: The theological curriculum covers the topics of creation, the fall, the flood, God's promise through Abraham, Patriarchal history in Genesis, the Exodus, baptism, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and 21st-century eschatology. Module 2: The practitioner curriculum is in-depth training for the professional vocation of non-medical support to individuals, families, and communities in the face of death. The training includes professional contributions by industry professionals. Topics include: Advance Directives & Other Advanced Planning Resources Estate Planning Basics Elder Care: Aging in Place + paying for LTC/Medicare/Medicaid The Medical Aid in Dying Debate Doula Caregiving/Non-Medical Practices for Hospice Patients Death Vigil: Preparation & Experience Grief Support Funerals & Burial Trends And More! Module 3: This course covers the details on Starting a Business, Ethics & Professionalism, Contracts & Billing, & Convene Communities Business Resources. |
Module 1 & 2 (10-weeks) Live Training Session begins October 2024
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New!!
The Death and Resurrection Doula Continuing Education
& Collaborative Association
The Death and Resurrection Doula Cont. Edu & Collaborative Association is a subscription membership available after certification ($25/mo.).
Joining this group will boost your business development and ministry endeavors through continued live support & doula collaboration. Death & Resurrection Doulas stay up-to-date with curriculum additions and changes in the global end-of-life doula movement. It is an alternative to the National End of Life Doula Alliance and promotes a Christian worldview and standardization of services through the Death and Resurrection Doula comprehensive training curriculum.
Already certified?
Join us through an abbreviated curriculum for end-of-life doulas certified in other programs.
"I came across The Death and Resurrection Doula training program nine months after completing another course. The previous course provided the ‘bare bones’ of being a death doula. An end-of-life doula collective I was part of started discussing MAiD (Medical Aid in Dying) and VSED (Voluntary Stopping Eating & Drinking). There was a lot of talk regarding MAiD needing to be made legal in states where it isn’t, yet. I couldn’t get on board with those ideas. I felt a prompting to search online for a group of doulas with the same ideas I have regarding the sanctity of life.
I have completed the Orientation Module for certified end-of-life doulas. Working through the lessons and reading the course books, such as N.T. Wright’s book Surprised by Hope has strengthened my faith while providing me with spiritual tools to aid potential clients. I have gained clarity regarding death that has calmed my heart in ways I didn’t realize it needed to be calmed. This, in turn, will keep me grounded and provide me with the strength I will need to aid clients and their families/caregivers."
~ Bonnie Slaven, Preparing for Your Passing, LLC (Ohio) ~
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Questions? Contact Laurel at [email protected]
Group training? Please inquire about group discounts.
At this time, End of Life Doula Certification Programs are not regulated. Requirements for certification in any training program is at the discretion of the trainer.
The Death and Resurrection Doula Training Program is fully competitive with other practitioner programs.
Fill out an application and get started!
New!!
The Death and Resurrection Doula Continuing Education
& Collaborative Association
The Death and Resurrection Doula Cont. Edu & Collaborative Association is a subscription membership available after certification ($25/mo.).
Joining this group will boost your business development and ministry endeavors through continued live support & doula collaboration. Death & Resurrection Doulas stay up-to-date with curriculum additions and changes in the global end-of-life doula movement. It is an alternative to the National End of Life Doula Alliance and promotes a Christian worldview and standardization of services through the Death and Resurrection Doula comprehensive training curriculum.
Already certified?
Join us through an abbreviated curriculum for end-of-life doulas certified in other programs.
"I came across The Death and Resurrection Doula training program nine months after completing another course. The previous course provided the ‘bare bones’ of being a death doula. An end-of-life doula collective I was part of started discussing MAiD (Medical Aid in Dying) and VSED (Voluntary Stopping Eating & Drinking). There was a lot of talk regarding MAiD needing to be made legal in states where it isn’t, yet. I couldn’t get on board with those ideas. I felt a prompting to search online for a group of doulas with the same ideas I have regarding the sanctity of life.
I have completed the Orientation Module for certified end-of-life doulas. Working through the lessons and reading the course books, such as N.T. Wright’s book Surprised by Hope has strengthened my faith while providing me with spiritual tools to aid potential clients. I have gained clarity regarding death that has calmed my heart in ways I didn’t realize it needed to be calmed. This, in turn, will keep me grounded and provide me with the strength I will need to aid clients and their families/caregivers."
~ Bonnie Slaven, Preparing for Your Passing, LLC (Ohio) ~
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Questions? Contact Laurel at [email protected]
Group training? Please inquire about group discounts.
At this time, End of Life Doula Certification Programs are not regulated. Requirements for certification in any training program is at the discretion of the trainer.
The Death and Resurrection Doula Training Program is fully competitive with other practitioner programs.
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"Martin Luther once said God's schoolhouse is suffering because this is where the Word of God moves from simply our ears and lips into our hearts. I have known Laurel Marr for over 10 years and in that time I have seen her being shaped by suffering and the Word of God move deeply into her heart. This has made her a kind and compassionate person. When one is visited by death, and we all will be, both the family and dying need to not only be cared for but assured that Jesus has triumphed over death, and in him life does not end but is changed to something far more glorious. When Laurel lived in New York City, I saw her bring all these characteristics to the dying's bedside and be an instrument of such peace. I cannot recommend her ministry enough."
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