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Compassionate Training for a Life-Changing RoleWhen someone we love is nearing life’s end, we often feel unprepared—unsure how to show up or ease the journey. Led by seasoned INELDA educators Shelby Kirillin, a neurotrauma nurse with over 20 years of ICU experience, and Neiasha Russell, a certified grief counselor and doula, this immersive five-day training offers the foundation you need to step into a role of presence and purpose. Grounded in INELDA’s Doula Approach, you’ll learn to provide emotional, spiritual, and practical support to those facing death. Whether you’re called to this work personally or professionally, you’ll leave with tangible tools, confidence, and a profound sense of how to hold space during life’s most sacred transitions.
Continuing Education (CE) Credits: Available for nurses.
Retreat Benefits
Clarity in Care Choices
Confidently explore and support others through the evolving landscape of end-of-life care with compassion.
Professional Foundation
Learn the INELDA Doula Approach, including ethics, scope, and guiding principles.
Cross-Cultural Insight
Cultivate the awareness to honor diverse traditions, beliefs, and values at end of life.
Informed Presence
Recognize signs of transition and understand physical, emotional, and spiritual changes.
Empowered Support
Learn how to honor autonomy while supporting others with compassion and clarity.
Versatile Caregiving
Discover the many ways doulas support the dying, beyond bedside presence.
What to Expect
Throughout these meaningful five days, you’ll be immersed in experiential learning, guided reflection, and compassionate dialogue that illuminate the full spectrum of non-medical support—emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, and practical. In a supportive, skill-building environment, you’ll practice real-world scenarios, explore cultural and personal perspectives on death and dying, and develop tools that uphold dignity at the end of life. You’ll leave not only with new insights and capabilities, but with a clarified sense of purpose and the presence to walk alongside others through life’s most sacred threshold.
1. Interactive Role Play
Practice real-life doula scenarios in a supportive, guided setting.
2. Peer & Group Discussion
Engage in enriching conversations around culture, autonomy, and end-of-life care.
3. Mindfulness Exercises
Center yourself with breath and awareness-based practices.
4. Contemplative & Reflective Journaling
Process your experience and clarify your calling on the page.
5. Explore Meaning-Making Rituals
Understand how end-of-life rituals support closure, clarity, and legacy.
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