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Welcome! Whether you’re simply curious about doula work or you’re seeking courage and a compassionate community, you’ve come to the right place.

I’m on a mission to inspire more connection and confidence through promoting death and grief literacy as well as healthy preparedness in advance of loss.

Join me in this heart-centered work.

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DEATH LITERACY SPECIALIST TRAINING PROGRAM

Whether you’re an aspiring or practicing doula, end-of-life clinician or volunteer, faith leader, therapist, or an educator interested in presenting, this training program will help establish you as a trusted guide within your community for times of transition and loss.

  • Build your confidence. 
  • Strengthen your role, reputation, and reach.
  • Clarify your mission and hone your messaging. 
  • Receive programming content to provide meaningful offerings.

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The Death Doula’s Guide to Living Fully and Dying Prepared invites readers to reflect back, turn inward, and plan ahead. Whether you’re interested in exploring mortality, providing care to others facing the end of life, or you’re seeking more meaning and purpose in the here and now, this interactive workbook offers practical skills and profound insight to help you move beyond fear and nurture inner strength.

Learn more about the book HERE and grab a special TIP SHEET!

Find all of Francesca’s books at Contemplative Doula’s Bookshop

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MAP OF MEMORY LANE

Inviting the youngest of readers to explore loss in a gentle, affirming way.

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Community Doula & Death Literacy Advocate

The doula model is built on unconditional positive regard. Francesca embodied that principle in her interactions with us. She encouraged introspection, reflection and careful consideration when content was difficult. She taught with a “doula heart” and personified the qualities of a true companion on the path. It seemed there was a wide range of experience and aptitude among students, and Francesca honored and respected our differences, helping us all feel welcome and efficacious. -S.F.

Doula Training

“I can’t say enough about Francesca. She is wise beyond her years and created an incredible sense of community. (Not easy to do in an online class!) It was obvious from her responses that she is committed, patient, compassionate, and had our best interest at heart. She really understands people and life and love and all the material. She was perfect in every way.” -C.R.

Doula Training