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TRAINING:
Compassionate Support Through Loss:
For Doulas
Loss is unexpected. As a doula, you will, at some point, support a client through miscarriage, stillbirth, termination for medical reasons (TFMR), or infant loss. Being prepared can make all the difference.
We believe every family deserves skilled, compassionate support during pregnancy and infant loss. This foundational bereavement training equips doulas with the knowledge, confidence, and emotional resilience needed to hold space for grieving families.
What You’ll Learn
This trauma-informed, culturally responsive training provides essential skills to:
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Understand the spectrum of pregnancy and infant loss
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Offer emotional and physical support with confidence
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Communicate with grieving families
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Navigate hospital and home settings
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Incorporate rituals, remembrance, and legacy-building
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Prioritize self-care and prevent burnout
Designed for birth and postpartum doulas, as well as perinatal professionals, this training will deepen your ability to support families through loss. Participants will receive a certificate of completion and resources to integrate bereavement support into their skills list. We are currently in the process of securing Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Traditional Health Worker (THW) program, stay tuned!
Pregnancy and infant loss can be one of the most isolating experiences a family faces. With the right training, you can provide the steady, compassionate presence they deserve.
About Your Facilitator
Ashley Rose Salvitti is a Traditional Health Worker (THW) doula, coach, support group facilitator, educator and (loss) Mom, specializing in pregnancy and infant loss. Her work is informed by both lived experience and professional expertise, ensuring that doulas receive training that is practical, compassionate, and deeply meaningful. As the founder of Doula Synergy, Ashley Rose is dedicated to connecting families, doulas, and providers to ensure every grieving family has access to skilled, understanding support.
📩 Questions? Contact us Ashley Rose for more info!
Types of Loss Support
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Transitional Coaching
Gain personalized guidance and support to help you navigate the emotional journey of grief and healing after loss. Coaching sessions provide a safe space for you to process your loss experience, feel heard and understood as you are able to freely express your feelings, fears and hopes. Sessions provide an opportunity for you to navigate decisions, explore feelings of guilt or shame, honor your grief, learn coping strategies and discover moments of joy in the midst of sorrow, to help you find your way forward on your healing journey with resilience and grace.
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Loss & Bereavement Support
We offer on site support through the process to care for you as you deliver your baby, attend medical appointments to help advocate for your needs and preferences. We offer compassionate guidance and a listening ear as you navigate the grief of losing your baby. From honoring your baby's memory to coping with the rollercoaster of emotions, we're here to meet you where you’re at. We provide practical support and resources to help you navigate the practical aspects of loss, such as funeral arrangements, memorial services, and communicating with family and friends.
Postpartum Doula Support
We support your recovery, offering emotional support alongside practical help to ease the transition and give you the time you need to recover. We're here to assist on site with meal preparation, errands, and sibling care while ensuring you, your partner, and your pets are supported too. We create a nurturing environment so you can focus on healing and recovery. Our holistic approach addresses your emotional, physical, and spiritual needs to support your overall healing journey. From mindfulness practices to self-care strategies, we'll help you find ways to nurture yourself as you navigate this difficult time.
