Note: We are not offering this course right now. We are making improvements and will keep you updated when it will be available. Some book requirements are planning to be changed up.
What is the Seven Sorrows of our Lady Bereavement Course...tell me more...
Catholic Doula Program Seven Sorrows of Our Lady Bereavement Course
Become a Certified Catholic Sorrowful Doula© to help with bereavement issues.
Our program is based on the...
SEVEN SORROWS of Mary….
1. The prophecy of Simeon. (St. Luke 2:34, 35) (Acknowledging Loss issues--miscarriage, stillbirth/infant loss, etc.)
2. The flight into Egypt. (St. Matthew 2:13, 14) (Stages of Grief/Denial of loss/Misconceptions of loss)
3. The loss of the Child Jesus in the temple. (St. Luke 2: 43-45) (Coming to grips with your loss, no you are not crazy, parents and loss).
4. The meeting of Jesus and Mary on the Way of the Cross. (Working through your loss/10 Touchstones/seeking healing).
5. The Crucifixion. (Death at hospital/stillbirth/etc.)
6. The taking down of the Body of Jesus from the Cross. (Pieta) (Sharing your grief/support groups).
7. The burial of Jesus. (Seeking reconciliation or healing/moving on to have another baby, etc.)
We include one birth doula book and rest are bereavement books. However, this program is recommended for doulas with prior training.
Birth Doula work focuses on pregnancy after loss issues; so we do go over one Birth Book.
The focus on our Bereavement program is to include 10 Essential Touchstones of Grief; 7 Sorrows of Mary; Information about grieving from mothers, fathers and family members; miscarriage to stillbirth and infant loss information; Pregnancy after loss; Journaling exercises to help with grief/bereavement; Case studies, and more! We have full 7 modules available now for main program.
Become a Certified Catholic Sorrowful Doula© to help with bereavement issues.
Our program is based on the...
SEVEN SORROWS of Mary….
1. The prophecy of Simeon. (St. Luke 2:34, 35) (Acknowledging Loss issues--miscarriage, stillbirth/infant loss, etc.)
2. The flight into Egypt. (St. Matthew 2:13, 14) (Stages of Grief/Denial of loss/Misconceptions of loss)
3. The loss of the Child Jesus in the temple. (St. Luke 2: 43-45) (Coming to grips with your loss, no you are not crazy, parents and loss).
4. The meeting of Jesus and Mary on the Way of the Cross. (Working through your loss/10 Touchstones/seeking healing).
5. The Crucifixion. (Death at hospital/stillbirth/etc.)
6. The taking down of the Body of Jesus from the Cross. (Pieta) (Sharing your grief/support groups).
7. The burial of Jesus. (Seeking reconciliation or healing/moving on to have another baby, etc.)
We include one birth doula book and rest are bereavement books. However, this program is recommended for doulas with prior training.
Birth Doula work focuses on pregnancy after loss issues; so we do go over one Birth Book.
The focus on our Bereavement program is to include 10 Essential Touchstones of Grief; 7 Sorrows of Mary; Information about grieving from mothers, fathers and family members; miscarriage to stillbirth and infant loss information; Pregnancy after loss; Journaling exercises to help with grief/bereavement; Case studies, and more! We have full 7 modules available now for main program.
What is W.O.M.B.?
W.O.M.B. Leadership Info: Women Officiating Mothers of Bereavement Groups. We have decided to rename this a totally different name and enrollment as a leader for these groups will be announced very soon--it will be a separate training from the course as the course will be re-released in a few months; stay tuned for formal announcement soon. Thank you.
What title can I use when finished?
We are using the title of "Certified Sorrowful Doula" to honor Blessed Virgin Mary under her title of Our Lady of Sorrows and this makes our title uniquely different plus many programs have copyrights or trademarks on the words birth and bereavement, etc. This way we get around any copyright issues and have created a unique title for our bereavement doulas by calling them "Certified Sorrowful Doulas!"
What books do I need for the Main Bereavement Program?
Book List: *Understanding Your Grief: 10 Essential Touchstones by Alan Wolfelt link here
Pam Vredevelt’s “Empty Arms” Book amazon link
Seven Sorrows of Mary a Meditative Guide (optional) amzn.to/1McHrhZ
*Grieving the Child I Never Knew by Kathe Wunnernberg
Empty Cradle: Broken Heart by Deborah Davis amazon
Do NOT buy this book -- no longer available: Doula Manual by Amy Kirbow For those enrolling for $99 special -- please skip over.
What books do I need for the W.O.M.B. Program?-- This program is changing --so wait on future announcement
Book list: W.O.M.B. means: Women officiating Mothers of Bereavement or new miscarriage ministry: We will announce new name of this program soon, etc.
Book list for support bereavement training includes:
Empty Arms Journal by Pam Vredevelt (goes with one of our main books)
Understanding Your Grief -- Guide for Bereavement Support Groups by Alan Wolfelt (probably not use)
*Bereavement Care for Childbearing Women and their families an interactive guide by Caroline Hollins and Eleanor Forrest *This will be most likely a book we will use for the new miscarriage ministry support group leadership training.
What are the Steps to Certification to become a "Certified Sorrowful Doula"? Subject to change in later 2018 when new course is announced -- we will grandfather anyone in that signs up now--just do following for early 2018:
Steps list: 1. Five book reviews (you may use course books; but we request 1 other book minimum).
2. ***Attend online video training (we will give links in our modules). This had to be re-updated -- there will be links in the first module for this information. All you need to do is review some of the videos and put that in your portfolio (see below).
3. Journaling exercises (in modules) and Case Studies (in modules).
4. Attend one local bereavement support group. If you cannot find one--attend a local chat together as part of our course work.
5. Attend one breastfeeding support group or add on an extra Breastfeeding Book Review.
6. Make an Special Bereavement Form (We will guide you in module) or Brochure about Bereavement to give to mothers.
7. Work on module projects. (See modules)
8. Create 20 Bereavement resource list (start local to go to national).
9. Create a Bereavement Term list of 20 Terms related to bereavement.
10. Be a support person for a mother going through bereavement--this can be done in different ways: a) attend a stillbirth or miscarriage; b) help a mother postpartum with a stillbirth/miscarriage (so after she's come home from the hospital--offer support); c) we are open to a general interview of how you supported the mother in some way (via phone/Internet/etc.)
11. New Portfolio Requirement--choose your 3 favorite assignments plus all certification information and put into a one file and submit to us plus one essay question.
Attending births are optional--if you are already a certified doula then not necessary if you are training to be a doula we recommend attending a birth or two. We do waive any birth requirements for stay at home mothers, etc. for this program only. Thank you! Note: You need to co-enroll in a birth doula or postpartum program to take this course or finish one of the other courses or show proof you are a trained doula before enrolling with us. You may also take the St. Anne Breastfeeding course -- we will include it in the pricing if you so desire to take the course -- however it is not necessary or a requirement. This "inclusion" of St. Anne breastfeeding is subject to change -- let's just say for 2017 we will include it upon request if not taking another course. Thank you!
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