End of Life Doulas: Complementing healthcare, community and family support of the dying.

Who should attend this webinar?

Anyone who works in a professional care role or supports people through all forms of loss and grief. Our content is applicable to a wide variety of professions including counsellors, social workers, teachers, emergency response teams, medical, corrections, mental health, hospice, volunteers, caregivers and more.

Overview

For counsellors, support workers, hospice and healthcare professionals, and Funeral Directors, understanding how doulas fit into the wider circle of care is increasingly important. With death becoming more medicalised and many families unsure of their options, doulas can help fill critical gaps, promote choice, and empower individuals and communities to navigate end of life with greater confidence and compassion. This webinar offers an essential introduction to the role of end of life doulas—non-medical, holistic companions who provide emotional, practical and spiritual support through dying, death and grief. Join us to explore how doulas are working alongside professionals, shifting public conversations, and contributing to more connected, person-led care.

Key learning points

Understand the role of end of life doulas and the scope of their non-clinical, holistic care. What is a doula and when and where doulas work with their clients.

Explore the common fears, tensions and misunderstandings around dying in our communities

Discover the practical ways doulas support individuals and families throughout the journey

Learn how doulas work alongside professionals, communities and whanau to support families and improve outcomes, including working with Funeral Directors and offering options for after-death care

Hear real-world examples of doula care, including international models and research

Hear from families reflecting on how a Doula helped them on their journey

Webinar registration details

Access to the live two-hour webinar

Access to the webinar recording for 30 days

Access to a downloadable PDF handout

Certificate of accomplishment issued on completion of a short quiz for CPD/OPD points

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Certificate of accomplishment

We can provide a certificate of accomplishment for all our training courses. The requirement for receiving a certificate to confirm professional development is as follows:

You must view a minimum of 80% of a live-presented webinar workshop or

You must view a minimum of 80% of a recorded webinar workshop

You must complete a short quiz on the webinar content

CPD points/credits

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New Zealand
FDANZ
NZEA
NZIFH

Australia
AROH

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