Becoming a Whole Life Doula

Level 3

SoULL Whole Life Doula Program is the third and final program planned for SoULL. It is currently in development and scheduled to be offered in fall of 2024.

In this level, we will train students to be worthy companions and guides for people in all kinds of life transitions between birth and death, holding compassionate presence with a somatic perspective and awareness of whole life processes.

Why a doula? Why not a therapist, coach, or practitioner?

This term “doula” was originally used for birth companions. It is now also used for death. But in its essence a doula is simply one who companions through intensive change, with knowledge of the terrain, and skills to support those changes.

What we know is that life has patterns common to ALL life processes, not just the specific passages of birth and death. Most aspects of our present lives have these same patterns. We can learn them, as well as the tools and knowledge needed to be a worthy guide and support person.

We will train students to recognize the movements within the life force and support, not only people, but this life force itself. Such is the doula’s art.

For further information on year 3 please email us @ soullcommunity@gmail.com

“Patients need to work with people who can hold their own space, be in the authority of their own knowledge and who can also be present for them. They need both wisdom and compassion. It is great if you can actually find someone like that you can collaborate with.

What you are doing is looking at the mystery with me. You have been willing to sit in it and be taught. It comes from a central attitude that you want to learn about the mystery. You are saying I don’t have absolute knowledge. It is a humble place. It allows me to be who I am.”

- Brooke, cancer patient