Compassionate Support Through Loss: For Doulas

A foundational training for doulas and birth workers to feel prepared and confident in guiding clients through pregnancy loss, infant loss, and the complex emotions of life after loss. For doulas, loss is an inevitable and challenging part of your work. This training provides a solid basic introductory foundation in loss-informed care, equipping you with the compassion, presence, and knowledge needed to provide services grieving families—ensuring you feel confident in supporting families. What You’ll Learn: 💜 Defining Loss & Why It’s Unique Understanding different types of pregnancy & infant loss How grief impacts individuals, families, and communities 💜 The 5 Pillars of Loss Support for Doulas 1. Holding Space & Listening – How to be fully present without trying to "fix" grief 2. Being There to Help Navigate – Supporting clients through decisions, advocacy, and logistics 3. Nurturing & Caring for the Family – Providing tangible and emotional support 4. Honoring Grief & Creating Rituals – Helping families find meaningful ways to remember their baby 5. Providing Resources & Information – Connecting families with support groups, counseling, and additional care 💜 Communication Tips What to say (and what not to say) to grieving families Navigating tough conversations with sensitivity and confidence How to support without overstepping or minimizing their experience This essential training will leave you better prepared, more confident, and deeply aware of how to walk alongside families experiencing loss with care and understanding.