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End of Life Doula Mentoring

 Small Group Sessions
End-of-life doula mentoring is a valuable resource for any doula who is just beginning or already on their way, and seeking to improve, continue learning, and/or expand their offerings. It can be difficult to take the next step after training, so we are here to help you develop your ideas, get motivated, and find your niche in your community. The world needs you; let us help you get going today!

Our mentoring is also for folks who desire to embody this wisdom and calling in their daily lives, whether it is working as a doula or being of service in your relationships and community. It is not a requirement to have a doula business or to have completed our training to join and benefit from mentoring. These sessions are about elevating us all to be leaders in this space, in the way we are each uniquely meant to be.

Group Mentoring consists of four (4) sessions with two facilitators and up to four participants. These groups are kept small to provide personalized support for each participant!
The program is designed to mentor participants as they start or continue their journey of working as an EOL doula or being an advocate for death-positive spaces and conversations. 
Topics and assignments may include: 
  • Isolating the top three EOLD services you want to offer
  • Selecting the business structure that’s right for you
  • Discussing your business intentions with an attorney, business consultant, insurance agent, financial advisor/accountant, or other professional(s) for guidance
  • Getting your own advance care, estate plan and final wishes in order
  • Determining if you’re hesitant, stuck or encountering a major roadblock in this process and how to move forward or change direction
  • Creating and practicing your elevator pitch
Cost: $200 for all 4 sessions

We also offer Individual Consultations. Up to 90-minute, one-to-one session with The Dying Year facilitator and email follow-up to discuss your specific goals and next steps. Topics include those listed above as well as:
  • How to find clients, what to charge, maintaining professional boundaries, etc.
  • Review of specific cases, staying within the Doula Scope of Practice
  • Paperwork, including client agreements, intake interviews, resources
  • Creating your online presence, website, handouts, and community presentations
  • Approaching and working with hospice and palliative care organizations, forming a doula collective
Cost: $195.00 for 90-minute private session with follow-up assignments and email

Questions? Email us and a member of The Dying Year Team will follow-up as quickly as possible.
​Register now!
“Merilynne is a knowledgeable, professional, down-to-earth mentor with extensive real-life experience at the forefront of building community for this new generation of end-of-life doulas!”—O.H.
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  • Home
  • Trainings
    • End of Life Doula Training >
      • FAQs About EOL Doulas
      • Certification
      • EOLD Payment and Registration
    • Advance Care Planning Facilitator Training
    • Home Funeral Guide Training
  • Consultation
    • Mentoring
    • Discussion Group
    • Services Offered
  • Resources
  • Meet the Team
    • Meet our Staff
  • Contact