Are you ready to take control of your relationship with Death?
✨ The Next End-of-Life Doula Training Cohort Opens January 2026 ✨
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Our very first Cleveland State Community College End-of-Life Doula cohort has officially graduated and every single student passed the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance proficiency exam. Thirteen new doulas, thirteen new lights added to the field of compassionate end-of-life care.
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Teaching this inaugural class was one of the greatest honors of my professional life. These students showed up with courage, curiosity, and an incredible willingness to grow. They supported one another, challenged assumptions, and built the kind of community that truly reflects what this work is about.
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If you’ve been feeling the call toward end-of-life work - whether you’re a healthcare professional, a caregiver, or someone simply drawn to walking alongside others at the threshold - I would love to welcome you into our next cohort.
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🌿 The six-week virtual course begins January 2026.
🌿 Includes lectures, guided discussions, and fieldwork experience.
🌿 Prepares you for the NEDA proficiency exam (and our first class had a 100% pass rate!).
🌿 Built for both newcomers and seasoned professionals.
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You can read the full press release about our first graduating class here: https://www.clevelandstatecc.edu/first-end-of-life-doula-cohort-completes-training/
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And you can register for the upcoming class here: 🔗 https://grow.clevelandstatecc.edu/coursedisplay.cfm?schID=980
If this work has been on your heart… consider this your sign. Let’s build the future of deathcare together. 🌙🖤
5 Week End of Life Doula Training
About Your Instructor
Alexis Hughes is a certified end-of-life doula, educator, and industry leader with extensive experience in death work, grief counseling, and holistic end-of-life care. With a background in hospice, elder care, and advocacy, Alexis is passionate about providing compassionate, informed, and ethical support to those navigating death and dying. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the National Home Funeral Alliance and is a former Board Member of the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA).
Alexis has spent her career normalizing conversations around death, educating caregivers, and training future death doulas to support individuals and families with dignity, presence, and compassionate advocacy.
Certifications, Professional Experience & Credentials
📩 Have questions? Contact Alexis at withoutfeardoula@gmail.com