Stay Supported As You Grow Your Doulagiver Practice
The Doulagivers Specialist – International Doulagivers Membership Association (DS IDMA)
Ongoing clinical and practice‑building support so you can keep growing your Doulagiver practice after your 90‑Day Sprint.
(2 months free + Educator Workshops)
From Suzanne
“You’ve just spent 90 days naming your practice, stepping out as a visible leader, and beginning to serve real families. That is huge.
DS IDMA exists so you don’t have to do the next part alone. Whether you feel ‘behind’ or already in motion, this is your professional home as a Doulagiver.”
Is DS IDMA For You?
You'll feel at home if:
- You’ve started the 90‑Day Sprint (or completed it) and want to keep going with support.
- You are hosting or planning Good Death / Good Life Cafés and Peace of Mind Planning sessions and don’t want to lose momentum.
- You want a safe place to bring real cases, questions, and fears and get experienced guidance.
- You value having a gentle, grounded community of people who care about this work as much as you do.
It’s probably not the right fit if:
- You’re not willing to put any time into Cafés, PMPs, or practice‑building.
- You’re hoping for a “get rich quick” program or guarantee of fast money.
- You’re unable to make a financially safe commitment right now.
1. Live Clinical & Practice‑Building Support
- Retain access to Clinical Q&A, Launch Lab, and coworking calls with Doulagivers trainers after your initial sprint
- Unlock DS IDMA only practice‑building and business sessions to help you:
- Refine your Cafés
- Grow Peace of Mind Planning work
- Build a sustainable, values‑aligned practice
- Continue support through your Eldercare & Care Consultant trainings
2. A Private Global Community Of Doulagivers
- A members‑only community space with doulas from around the world
- A place to:
- Share wins and “firsts”
- Ask questions you don’t want to post publicly
- Find encouragement when you feel stuck or discouraged
3. Resource Libraries That Grow With You
- Access to member‑only:
- Templates, scripts, and presentations
- Business and tech tools that expand what you learned in the Sprint
- New resources added over time to support common practice challenges
4. Recertification & CEU Support
- Recertification exam included for DS IDMA members
- CEU webinars included, so you can stay current without juggling multiple programs
What Stays Even If You Don’t Join
Whether or not you become a DS IDMA member, you keep:
- Lifetime access to:
- Your Doulagivers Specialist core trainings
- The 90‑Day Practice Launch Sprint lessons and materials
- The ability to:
- Host Good Death / Good Life Cafés
- Offer Level 1 Peace of Mind Planning sessions
- Use all templates and tools you already downloaded
DS IDMA is not about taking anything away. It is about giving you continued structure, feedback, and accountability if you know you’ll move further and faster with support.
Membership Options
Monthly Membership
- Full access to:
- All DS IDMA live calls
- Community Resource libraries
- Recertification & CEU webinars
- Cancel any time before your next renewal
Annual Membership – Best Value
- Everything in the monthly membership, for a full year
- Annual‑only bonus: Access to the EOL Educator Workshop Series. Three deep‑dive workshops over the year focused on helping you:
- Teach and educate in your community
- Speak with confidence about aging and end of life
- Recertification & CEU webinars
How DS IDMA Fits Into Your Journey
You’ve already:
- Named your practice and clarified your “why.”
- Begun mapping or hosting Good Death / Good Life Cafés.
- Started inviting people into Peace of Mind Planning.
- Moved through your CEOLD training and practicum.
From here, your path might look like:
- Solidifying your Café rhythm (Café #2, #3, #4…)
- Offering more PMPs with confidence and ease
- Moving into Elder Care and Care Consultant certifications
- Slowly building a practice that fits your life and your heart
DS IDMA is simply the ongoing container that holds you while you do that:
- A place to keep asking questions
- A place to be reminded you’re not alone
- A place to grow as a practitioner and as a person
“My first client found me through the membership directory. We lived just six miles apart. A wonderful experience — and I owe it all to Doulagivers!” — Anne Stephens
“I really enjoy every aspect of the membership. The content section and templates are particularly helpful. The weekly calls have been absolutely indispensable to my accountability. I really enjoy how our group supports, shares, and encourages each other. A worthwhile investment on so many levels!” — Lyne W.
“Having this supportive group to lean on has meant a lot. I feel very grateful to be part of this kind and loving cluster of like-minded souls!” — Tracey Middlemas
Common Questions
If Your Heart Knows You’ll Go Further With Support…
You’ve already done something brave by saying yes to this work.
If you know you grow best with a circle around you – people to check in with, ask, “Is this normal?” and celebrate each step – DS IDMA is here for you.
However you choose to continue, thank you for being part of bringing more peace, preparation, and humanity to the end of life.
YOU are helping to change the world!