july, 2025
thu31jul(jul 31)1:00 pmsun03aug(aug 3)1:00 pm
Event Details
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ABOUT THIS TRAINING: Our online death doula training is for those who intend to support the dying and their loved ones at the end of life. We will investigate models of care, deep active listening, rituals and ceremonies, vigil planning, and more. This training is open to all and consists of self-paced prework (10-12 hrs), online training sessions (24 hrs), and online postwork (3-5 hrs). It also includes 1 optional group reprocessing session. A Certificate of Completion will be made available after finishing all necessary materials.
**Enrollment is limited to 60 learners.**
LOCATION: IN-PERSON — Lake Forest, IL (Chicago/Milwaulkee area)
DATES: July 31 — August 3, 2025
COST: $895 (includes all materials)
DISCOUNTS: 5% for Tier 2 and 3 Members
We offer a 15% discount for students and military. To receive this discount, please provide a copy of your current enrollment and student/military ID before registering. Documents can be sent to [email protected] to receive the special discount code for checkout.
We offer a discounted price for doulas who have previously trained with INELDA and/or completed the INELDA doula certification program. If you have previously completed training, the necessary discount codes will be provided at registration. INELDA-Trained Doulas $225 // INELDA-Trained & Certified Doulas FREE
Schedule Details
IN-PERSON Sessions (REQUIRED):
This training will meet for 4 sessions as follows (all times shown are Central Time):
- JULY 31 | THU 1pm – 5pm
- AUGUST 1 | FRI 9am – 6pm
- AUGUST 2 | SAT 9am – 6pm
- AUGUST 3 | SUN 9am – 1pm
Optional online group reprocessing session with your educator(s)
- AUGUST 8 | FRI 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location Details
Gordon Center
Training takes place in the Stuart Community room
400 East Illinois Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Additional Details
- Attendance in person at all sessions will be required.
- This training consists of online prework, in-person sessions, and online postwork.
- Prework consists of an estimated 10-12 hours of self-paced videos and journaling.
- Postwork consists of an estimated 3-5 hours of independent exercises.
- Intermittent breaks and/or lunches will be provided during each session
- To receive an INELDA Certificate of Completion for the course, you must complete all prework materials, attend required sessions, and complete postwork.
- Completing our training allows INELDA members to be listed on our Doula Directory and to move forward with our Certification process.
- Learn more about the course
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Questions? Please email us at [email protected]