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Learn the Art of Compassion
Our End-of-Life Doula Training Courses are designed for those who feel the pull to provide meaningful companionship and guidance in the final stages of life.
You don't need any previous experience—just a heartfelt desire to make a difference!
This course will prepare you with the skills and knowledge to honor individuals and their loved ones with empathy, dignity, and respect. You'll learn how to create sacred spaces for reflection, preserve legacies, and voice the wishes of those who can no longer speak for themselves. Join us in this transformative journey and become a vital bridge in compassionate end-of-life care.
Course Offerings
Explore Your Path With Options
At Your Heart Bridge Training, we understand that everyone’s journey is unique. That’s why we offer a variety of training tiers to meet you where you are, allowing you to choose the pathway that best fits your needs and aspirations. Click on course image to enroll.
Begin your journey with approximately 20 hours self-guided modules focusing on the essentials of holistic end-of-life care.
This tier offers certification upon completion and opportunities for practical training hours through volunteer placements in San Francisco.
Enhance your expertise with advanced self-study modules that deepen your understanding of End of Life care.
This level includes all of the Tier One Comprehensive Foundation classes
Certification of completion for EOLD education.
Opportunities for practical training hours through volunteer placements in San Francisco.
PLUS: Advanced Modules
- Agitation & Restlessness at EOL
- Breathing Changes at EOL
- Perinatal Grief
All of Tier 1 & 2 PLUS live coaching, mentoring!
Weekly round table discussions.
Immerse yourself in a structured, mentor-led group study experience over an 8-week program. This tier grants certification, practical training hours in San Francisco, live Q&A with mentors, This course offers a hybrid training schedule with weekly online live instruction plus option for intensive in person mentoring. Limit 10 Trainees.
March 1, 2025
April 26, 2025
June 28, 2025 NOW ENROLLING
November 8
Enhance End-of-Life Care: "Agitation and Restlessness"
Discover holistic strategies to improve care for those nearing the end of life. Our course empowers doulas to provide emotional support and guidance, complementing medical treatments with compassionate care for families. Elevate your practice and make a meaningful impact. Enroll today! Online/Self Paced. Includes downloadable workbook.
Compassionate Care: "Breathing Changes at End of Life"
Join our course to understand the physiological shifts in breathing that signal life's final transition. Learn to provide compassionate care and comfort, walking this profound journey with empathy and gentle strength. Elevate your support for families during this sacred time. Enroll today!
Online/Self Paced.
Transform Your Support: "Perinatal Loss: The Invisible Grief"
Discover our self-paced online course tailored for doulas, "Supporting Families Through Perinatal Loss." This program empowers you to master empathetic communication, understand the emotional impact on grieving families, and learn essential self-care techniques. Enhance your skills and make a profound difference in the lives of those you support Online/self paced with downloadable workbook.
Continuing Education Units Available
With Purchase of Tier Two & Tier Three
For Nurses and OTs
We are working on other disciplines. Stay Tuned!
This work is about creating bridges between the heart and spirit, allowing individuals and their loved ones to find peace and closure.
-Your Heart Bridge, LLC
Holistic Curriculum
Our curriculum focuses on the emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects of end-of-life care, ensuring a well-rounded and empathetic approach to doula work.
Instruction By End-of-Life Specialists
Led by experienced hospice professionals and practicing end-of-life doulas, our course provides invaluable insights and real-world experience that equip you with both foundational and advanced skills.
Cultural Competency
Develop an understanding of diverse cultural perspectives on death and dying to provide personalized care tailored to individual beliefs and values.
Flexible Learning Paths
Whether you prefer self-paced study or an interactive mentor-led experience, our flexible pathways cater to your needs and lifestyle, making training accessible to everyone.
Community and Connection
Join a vibrant community of like-minded individuals dedicated to support and growth, offering peer discussions, mentorship, and live Q&A sessions to enrich your learning journey.
Legacy Building
Learn techniques for helping clients articulate and preserve their life stories and legacies for future generations.
Hands-On Experience
Gain practical skills through local volunteer placements and projects, building confidence and competence in real-world hospice and end-of-life care settings. (San Francisco Bay Area Only)
Certification of Completion
Upon meeting the program requirements, receive a certificate that validates completion of competency training and your readiness to serve as a compassionate practitioner.
In honoring the wisdom of our ancestors, we embrace dying as a sacred journey, guided by community and enriched by the bonds of love and support.
Your Heart Bridge
Free Guide to Becoming An End of Life Doula
Essential Qualities of End-of-Life Doula
Practical Tools & Wisdom
Steps to Create a Sustainable Practice
Community & Ancestral Insights