Community Death Educators Short Course Online
Our brilliant and radical new course returns and for those with less time we are offering this 6 week intensive; two x 3 hours online per week. This is offered online only (you are also welcome to join our in-person gathering in September if you wish). This course is suited to all working in the community field already or for death doulas wishing to specialise in community education. We cover all the things you need to know and consider from the mundane to the magnificent in a mutually supportive circle on Zoom. For more info or to sign up click here: CDE2026
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Bear Awakens Lament Retreat 20th - 23rd March 2026 at Trefacwn, Pembrokeshire
The Bear is Back for the third year! Experienced lament facilitators Tuomas Rounakari and Alexandra Derwen bring you a lament experience you will love; expressing our authentic emotions and being witnessed in our Cry helps us find the playful innocent self within at the same time. Combining Bear Feast myths and Tuomas' haunting violin with lament, ceremony, creativity and dance: awaken what has been sleeping in you. For more info or to sign up click here: BEAR26
Dragon Awakens Advanced Lament Retreat 26th - 29th March 2026 at Trefacwn, Pembrokeshire
It is a sure sign that those who Awaken the Bear love it so much that this retreat is almost booked up already. For those who have previously joined a Bear Awakens retreat (or have experienced another Lament workshop with either Tuomas or Alexandra) we shall dress for ceremony, make music together and rise into our best selves. What treasure does the Dragon protect? Unleash our collective Power! Email [email protected] to register.
Ash & Seed ConFest! 22nd - 25th May 2025 at Ruthlands Farm, Herefordshire
Ash & Seed ConFest: Love, Loss and Community Renewal. A micro-conference / festival bringing together End of Life, Death and Grief Doulas, all who work in the field of death, dying and grief plus family and friends for Ceremony, Talks, Storytelling, Live Music, Workshops, Crafts, Lament, Dance and more. Camping, Glamping and Day Tickets are available. Incredible food included in the price. For line up, info and to sign up click here: A&SConFest2026
Community Death Educators Long Course June - Sept with In-person Gathering in Devon in September
A slower pace and longer sessions for those who want to go deeper. 2 x 2 hours per week over 12 weeks (with a weeks break between 4 week blocks) and an in-person gathering in Devon in September to share experiences and practice together. For those who wish to deepen their work in grassroots community in an integral way including death doulas who wish to specialise. For info or to sign up click here: CDE2026
Death & Grief Doula Intake Retreat 20th - 25th September 2026 at Trefacwn, Pembrokeshire
Our flagship Death (& Grief) Doula Preparation course starts the moment you sign up with access to our Community, resources, skills sessions & newsletter. Then comes the Retreat where we gather in-person before you then embark on the Journey with Death year long process with our Journal as your guide and your cohort for accountability and support. All held by world class facilitators with Death as our Teacher. For more info or to sign up click here: JWD2027
