I'm a death doula who is in a volunteer position at the moment. Working on getting my CNA. I do a lot of early death care, as in I'm a caretaker before their death, and I love it. I realized that this is my calling after being in this situation with my great grandmother. I'm thrilled to have found this out about myself and will forever thank my grandma and God for helping me realize this passion of mine. ❤ If anyone has any questions about anything feel free to reply and ask! 😊
When I was in high school I wanted to go to school to be a funeral director but never followed that path because it was “to macabre”. I have always felt called to it and I love your approach. I definitely feel like I need to join this movement.
Dr. Kevorkian was a death doula, in theory, huh? I admired his work but that sentiment was considered weird and morbid. His work, in my opinion was the kindest courtesy you could offer to those who wish to move on into their next phase of transition. Since it is consider assisted m* in most countries, I do more research in order to qualify and perform this specialty...I would absolutely LOVE to. EDIT: Physician-assisted s* is legal in some countries, under certain circumstances, including Belgium, Canada, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, and parts of the United States (California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, and Washington. 💯
Medically assisted dying is legal and supported in a number of jurisdictions. Many death doulas support people through this process, as well as working with all other sorts of deaths. The goal is to support people in the choices that are best for them. Best, Sarah
I was certified as a CNA and subsequently I am also considered a death doula, eventually depending on the patient. I say that because I worked in nursing facilities where most patients that come there, eventually die. I have also been trained to distinguish signs of improvement vs molting which is signs of the body dying. I have had a a few patients that went through it on my watch and it was completely different than dealing with patients expected to live a few years. My charge nurse told me, you have to treat them as if they are not dying. I was still changing clothes, brushing hair, bed baths, speaking to them and filling their cup of water and setting it next to their bedside. The last one to me sounds asinine. But I learned alot and learned exactly what I want to do. I stumbled upon becoming a death doula and felt it is exactly what I did for patients who were dying when I was a CNA. And this is my calling. Imagine living for 40 plus years still struggling to find that perfect niche for you?! I mean, afterall, aren't we all dying? Love your video. It helped to solidify my decision. ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your story and perspective. It is so lovely to know the information I speak of here resonates with you and has helped you move forward on your path. I have a free ebook available that you may find useful: The Principles of Sacred Deathcare: A Guide for soul-centric practitioners bit.ly/3fKohaA I also have a short, introductory course, Awakening the Archetype of the Deathwalker is a great introduction to what the archetype is, and how to work with it. sacreddeathcare.com/program/awakening-the-archetype-of-the-death-walker/ Many blessings, Sarah
I am so interested. After a handful of years out of school I'm finally back into college. My Mort. Science program begins in fall. I plan on obtaining my funeral director licence, but am now learning and leaning towards this path.
Wow first off let me say Thank you for this lively informative video. This is what I very much want to commit to. I love this idea as I've been with many people entering that next stage that most people avoid conversing about, DYING, because they call it ghoulish or they simply do not possess the skills needed to deal with it. Well we all die, it's part of life and the person dying needs to be sometimes escorted and be made comfortable by what's going on. I think this is a beautiful act of kindness that WILL become more accepted as time goes by. And btw it really was not a popular thing to be a mortician but they are highly respected now. Thank you again...subscribing to you
Thank you so much for the kind and supportive words. I am in the process of launching a course teaching healthy emotional boundaries for end-of-life practitioners that you may find beneficial: sacreddeathcare.com/program/healthy-emotional-boundaries-for-end-of-life-helpers/ All the best in your journey, Sarah
Wow! Loved your video and also LOVED all the comments! You have truly resonated with many! Understandably as death, although it is UNIVERSAL is simply ignored. Mind blowing really. I too feel called to this and love this 'new' (old) perspective on dying. Yes, returning to our old ways. and no, I don't think it is strange to feel excited about this! Am very grateful. helping people feel better during this process is an honor, really. Blessings
Glad it's helpful, Sarah! You may want to check out my longer course: " How to Become a Death Doula." You can download the first module for free here: soulpassages.ca/programs/courses/become-death-doula-2/ All the best, Sarah
@@sarahemily4616 Sorry about that, I was fixing things on the back end. This one should work now, please let me know if you have any more trouble with it. soulpassages.ca/become-death-doula-2/ All the best, Sarah
I invite you to take my FREE mini-class that teaches you how to stay grounded when carrying supporting dying and grieving people you may find helpful. sacreddeathcare.com/program/healthy-emotional-boundaries-for-end-of-life-helpers/ If you want to go even deeper, then take a look at my course Archetype of the Deathwalker which helps to further activate this wisdom. sacreddeathcare.com/program/awakening-the-archetype-of-the-death-walker/ Best Wishes, Sarah
How do I get ahold of you every link you have put up on all your videos go nowhere? I know these videos are years old but I truly want to take your course and I'm desperately trying to get ahold of you... I truly hope you respond thank you for what you do
I'm a death doula who is in a volunteer position at the moment. Working on getting my CNA. I do a lot of early death care, as in I'm a caretaker before their death, and I love it. I realized that this is my calling after being in this situation with my great grandmother. I'm thrilled to have found this out about myself and will forever thank my grandma and God for helping me realize this passion of mine. ❤ If anyone has any questions about anything feel free to reply and ask! 😊
I'm glad to hear that you are curious about becoming a death doula, it's such a needed skill for more folks to develop!
I would like to become a death doula just that we don't have such services in my country.
When I was in high school I wanted to go to school to be a funeral director but never followed that path because it was “to macabre”. I have always felt called to it and I love your approach. I definitely feel like I need to join this movement.
Dr. Kevorkian was a death doula, in theory, huh? I admired his work but that sentiment was considered weird and morbid. His work, in my opinion was the kindest courtesy you could offer to those who wish to move on into their next phase of transition. Since it is consider assisted m* in most countries, I do more research in order to qualify and perform this specialty...I would absolutely LOVE to.
EDIT: Physician-assisted s* is legal in some countries, under certain circumstances, including Belgium, Canada, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, and parts of the United States (California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, and Washington. 💯
Medically assisted dying is legal and supported in a number of jurisdictions. Many death doulas support people through this process, as well as working with all other sorts of deaths. The goal is to support people in the choices that are best for them.
Best,
Sarah
This video is so beautiful. You are so beautiful. I cried and am grateful.
Glad it was helpful for you, Isabel!
I was certified as a CNA and subsequently I am also considered a death doula, eventually depending on the patient. I say that because I worked in nursing facilities where most patients that come there, eventually die. I have also been trained to distinguish signs of improvement vs molting which is signs of the body dying. I have had a a few patients that went through it on my watch and it was completely different than dealing with patients expected to live a few years. My charge nurse told me, you have to treat them as if they are not dying. I was still changing clothes, brushing hair, bed baths, speaking to them and filling their cup of water and setting it next to their bedside. The last one to me sounds asinine. But I learned alot and learned exactly what I want to do. I stumbled upon becoming a death doula and felt it is exactly what I did for patients who were dying when I was a CNA. And this is my calling. Imagine living for 40 plus years still struggling to find that perfect niche for you?! I mean, afterall, aren't we all dying? Love your video. It helped to solidify my decision. ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your story and perspective. It is so lovely to know the information I speak of here resonates with you and has helped you move forward on your path. I have a free ebook available that you may find useful:
The Principles of Sacred Deathcare: A Guide for soul-centric practitioners
bit.ly/3fKohaA
I also have a short, introductory course, Awakening the Archetype of the Deathwalker is a great introduction to what the archetype is, and how to work with it.
sacreddeathcare.com/program/awakening-the-archetype-of-the-death-walker/
Many blessings,
Sarah
Thank you for this video. I am on the fence as to training and you have pushed me to get active in researching into this.
Thanks Deanna, I'm glad the video was helpful :-)
I am so interested. After a handful of years out of school I'm finally back into college. My Mort. Science program begins in fall. I plan on obtaining my funeral director licence, but am now learning and leaning towards this path.
Best wishes to you on your path.
Sarah
ive also heard many DDs join Doula Collectives and share marketing costs; where there's a will, there is always a way!
Wow first off let me say Thank you for this lively informative video. This is what I very much want to commit to. I love this idea as I've been with many people entering that next stage that most people avoid conversing about, DYING, because they call it ghoulish or they simply do not possess the skills needed to deal with it. Well we all die, it's part of life and the person dying needs to be sometimes escorted and be made comfortable by what's going on. I think this is a beautiful act of kindness that WILL become more accepted as time goes by. And btw it really was not a popular thing to be a mortician but they are highly respected now. Thank you again...subscribing to you
Thank you so much for the kind and supportive words. I am in the process of launching a course teaching healthy emotional boundaries for end-of-life practitioners that you may find beneficial:
sacreddeathcare.com/program/healthy-emotional-boundaries-for-end-of-life-helpers/
All the best in your journey,
Sarah
Wow! Loved your video and also LOVED all the comments! You have truly resonated with many! Understandably as death, although it is UNIVERSAL is simply ignored. Mind blowing really. I too feel called to this and love this 'new' (old) perspective on dying. Yes, returning to our old ways. and no, I don't think it is strange to feel excited about this! Am very grateful. helping people feel better during this process is an honor, really. Blessings
I truly appreciate the feedback and that my words resonated with you.
Many Blessings,
Sarah
Wow so glad I found this message. Thank you.
Glad it's helpful, Sarah!
You may want to check out my longer course: " How to Become a Death Doula." You can download the first module for free here: soulpassages.ca/programs/courses/become-death-doula-2/
All the best,
Sarah
Sarah Kerr, Death Doula unfortunately the link said the page is not longer available but I’m very interested in your modules either way!
@@sarahemily4616 Sorry about that, I was fixing things on the back end. This one should work now, please let me know if you have any more trouble with it. soulpassages.ca/become-death-doula-2/
All the best,
Sarah
I'm ready to join the movement been thinking about it for over a year
I invite you to take my FREE mini-class that teaches you how to stay grounded when carrying supporting dying and grieving people you may find helpful.
sacreddeathcare.com/program/healthy-emotional-boundaries-for-end-of-life-helpers/
If you want to go even deeper, then take a look at my course Archetype of the Deathwalker which helps to further activate this wisdom.
sacreddeathcare.com/program/awakening-the-archetype-of-the-death-walker/
Best Wishes,
Sarah
Yours voice is so soothing
I appreciate your kind words, Elana.
All the best,
Sarah
How do I get ahold of you every link you have put up on all your videos go nowhere? I know these videos are years old but I truly want to take your course and I'm desperately trying to get ahold of you... I truly hope you respond thank you for what you do
Hello. Thank you so much for reaching out. You can find our website at sacreddeathcare.com/
Sarah, I love that beautiful tree behind you. May I ask what kind it is?
It's a Mountain Ash, they are a very common domestic (not native) tree here in Calgary. It's one of the first things I loved about this house!
Thank you
Thank you for taking the time to explore my content.
Best,
Sarah
How much does it cost to become a death doula? I’m 57 and I have health issues that keep me from working in the public sector. I am not contagious 😂
Please email my team at hello@sacreddeathcare.com for more information and free resources to help you get started.