The Hardest Part For Families Often Happens Before Hospice Begins
Learn The Top 10 Issues
Families Face
From Serious Illness Through End of Life
and What To Do About Them
Most people discover what matters most after the crisis has already happened.
This foundational training helps you understand the issues families face before hospice begins through the end of life, why suffering often increases during the pre-hospice time, and how thoughtful support can make a meaningful difference.
Inside This Training:
✓ 5+ Hours of Instruction
✓ Video Lessons & Downloadable PDFs
✓ The Top 10 Issues Families Face
✓ Practical Guidance For Each Issue
✓ Online Learning Center Access
The Top 10 Issues Families Face at the End of Life
Videos and PDF Download for Each Lesson
Free Registration Here
Online Learning Center | 5+ Hours of Instruction | Know What to Do
Caring For Our Families
“We’re Not Prepared for What’s Coming – And That’s Not Our Fault”
When your loved one becomes seriously ill, you’re suddenly expected to know things no one ever taught you. As a hospice nurse and oncology nurse since 2000, I’ve been teaching these exact skills at bedside. Now I’m sharing this wisdom directly with communities who need it most.
The 10 Critical Issues Every Family Faces: And What Families and End-of-Life Professionals Should Know About Each One
[Based on 26+ years supporting families and training over 3,000 End-of-Life Doulas]
Common Issues:
- When treatments stop working but everyone’s still hoping. What doulas know about holding both hope and realism.
- The conversation no one wants to have. How to talk about prognosis when doctors won’t.
- Family members who can’t accept what’s happening. Doula strategies for managing denial and conflict.
- Navigating the healthcare maze during decline. What doulas know about working with medical teams.
- The transition from cure to comfort How doulas help families make this difficult shift.
- Managing your own grief while caregiving Doula wisdom about supporting yourself.
- When hospice becomes necessary What doulas know about timing and advocacy.
- The final days and hours What doulas teach about being present during dying.
- After-death decisions and arrangements Practical guidance for immediate aftermath.
- Beginning to heal while honoring their memory What doulas know about early grief and healing.
“Why This Training Exists”
“I’m Deanna Flores Cochran, RN.
For more than 26 years, I’ve worked with families facing serious illness, dying, and the end-of-life time.
As people found out about my private work (since 2005), more people started asking me a different question:
“Can you teach me how you’re helping families?”
That led me to create the first End-of-Life Doula Certificate Program in the United States in 2010 and spend the next 16 years training people who wanted to serve others professionally.
Today there are many excellent training options available for those who want to become end-of-life doulas.
What has never changed is the need for families, caregivers, community helpers, and future doulas to understand what families are actually facing during serious illness and end of life.
This training shares some of the most important lessons I’ve learned from more than two and a half decades of hospice, palliative care, private practice, family support, and end-of-life education.”
About Deanna Flores Cochran, RN, Founder, CareDoula® Education.
- 26+ years in hospice, palliative care, and end-of-life support
- Private end-of-life doula practice since 2005
- Founder of the first End-of-Life Doula Certificate Program in the United States (2010)
- Amazon Bestselling Author of Accompanying the Dying
- Mentor to thousands of doulas, caregivers, and family advocates worldwide
- Co-Founder of the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance
- First Chair of the End-of-Life Doula Advisory Council–a special invitation within the oldest and largest hospice trade organization (in 2018), The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (over 6000+ member hospices).
“What This 5-Hour Training Covers”
In studying the ‘In-Between’ Time, you will understand the period from declining treatments to end-of-life care which includes the following top 10 issues:
In these discussions I will teach you what I teach doulas:
What Families Say They Gain From Learning Doula Wisdom
✓ Confidence instead of confusion – Know what to do in challenging situations
✓ Better communication – Have difficult conversations with grace and clarity
✓ Healthcare advocacy skills – Work effectively with medical teams
✓ Family harmony – Navigate disagreements about care decisions
✓ Personal boundaries – Support your loved one without burning out
✓ Realistic expectations – Understand what’s actually happening vs. false hope
✓ Practical tools – Specific strategies you can use immediately
✓ Emotional preparation – Ready yourself for what’s coming
✓ Legacy focus – Make remaining time meaningful
✓ Grief understanding – Begin processing loss while still caregiving
“What Families Are Saying”
“This training gave me everything I needed to support my father with confidence. I went from feeling helpless to feeling prepared for whatever came next. Learning what doulas know made all the difference.” – Sarah M., Family Caregiver
“As a nurse, I thought I understood end-of-life care. But this training taught me what families actually need – not just medical management. The doula perspective filled gaps my medical training never covered.” – Michael R., RN
“I wish I’d had this knowledge earlier. These are exactly the skills every family needs but no one teaches you. The doula wisdom is practical, compassionate, and immediately useful.” – Jennifer L., Daughter & Caregiver
Get Free Access to 20+ Years of End-of-Life Doula Wisdom
The Top 10 Issues At The End of Life And What To Do About It
The Issue – Why It’s Important – What To Do
Free Registration
Online Learning Center | 5+ Hours of Instruction | Know What to Do
You Don’t Have To Face This Time Alone Any Longer. You Have What You Need Right Here.
Every day you spend researching, worrying, and trying to piece together what to do is another day of frustration and anxiety.
Thousands of families have faced exactly what you’re facing. Their experiences, combined with 20 years of professional doula training, are waiting for you in this comprehensive program.
Learn What Doulas Know Without Having To Go Through Expensive Training & Certification. Get immediate access to the wisdom that helps families navigate the hardest time with confidence, grace, and practical tools that actually work.
Common Questions About This Training
Q: Is this training only for families with dying loved ones? A: No. This covers the entire “in-between time” – from when treatments start declining through bereavement. Much of the content applies to serious illness, not just end-stage disease.
Q: Do I need medical experience to understand this? A: Not at all. This is designed for families and caregivers, not medical professionals. We explain everything in clear, accessible language.
Q: How is this different from grief counseling or medical information? A: This focuses on practical navigation skills – how to communicate, advocate, and support during serious illness. It complements but doesn’t replace medical care or counseling.
Q: Will this training upset me or be too difficult emotionally? A: The training is compassionate and realistic. Many families find that knowledge reduces anxiety and fear. You can take breaks and go at your own pace.
Q: What if my situation is different from the examples given? A: The principles apply across different types of illness and family situations. The doula approach is adaptable to various circumstances.
What Happens After You Register
Step 1: You’ll receive immediate email access to the training portal.
Step 2: Watch the modules at your own pace – they’re available 24/7.
Step 3: Download the training and take notes as you study.
Step 4: Implement what you learn with your loved one or in your work.
Step 5: Keep the materials forever – revisit whenever you need guidance.
Join 1000s Who’ve Learned What Doulas Know
This comprehensive training represents 20+ years of End-of-Life Doula wisdom distilled into exactly what families need to know.
You don’t have to navigate serious illness alone.