I am very pleased that the LGBTQIA community was a part of the conversation and woven directly into the material. It wasn't sidelined it was really just part of the whole topic and I appreciate this enormously.

From the very start of the Foundation Course through to the end of Part III, the training experience with LWDW was educational, probing, enriching, intense and immensely enjoyable. I feel so very grateful to my wonderfully wise and compassionate trainers but also to those with whom I trained and from whom I learnt a great deal, not least of all about myself. It has been one of the most rewarding and valuable experiences. It has left me feeling equally blessed and humbled. Thank you to everyone whom I have met through this wonderful opportunity.

The atmosphere created by the trainers was beyond anything I had ever experienced before : a mixture of kindness, expertise, warmth, a nurturing space where all could be themselves and feel safe, listened to and accepted, on anything from personal death experiences, difficulties with anything death related, spiritual beliefs (or lack of), resistances or fears . I left having forged life long bonds with the other participants, a new family with whom I have kept in touch.

"What a beautifully designed course...I'm feeling rather in awe, the trainers are the most extraordinary of beings, their love and compassion filled the course full, incredible." 

"Excellent energy created by the trainers – very holding and beautiful – really modelling the Doula role."

"Extremely well-structured and well thought through, more than any other training I have done.  Delivered sensitively, openly, thoughtfully and kindly."

"I had complete trust in the people leading me on the process, and creating and holding a very safe, nurturing space in which to learn and grow."

"This course has completely transformed my way of thinking and given me the confidence to support people though death – outstanding – life changing!"

One of the most soul affirming processes a person can go through.
Safe, comfortable online spaces with real thought given to the structure and flow of the content. A joy to be part of. Thank you.

I had wanted to enrol on this course for several years and fortuitously serendipity intervened, and a cancellation came up near to me, at the fabulous Bala Brook Centre on Dartmoor. I grabbed it with both hands and was amply rewarded by both the quality of the trainers and the empathy from my amazing co-students.
The ability to focus on just one subject for several days together, provided an intense learning and development experience. One that I will always remember, and which has enabled me to be brave and have difficult conversations with friends and family. A heartfelt thank you to my trainers and wonderful new friends who shared a beautiful week with me.

That spaces can be created for the sharing of emotions in relation to death and dying that are transformative. This space allows people to understand that the acceptance of death truly is life affirming. This is an experiential journey not a classroom learning experience and our trainers managed that beautifully.

I thought every aspect was excellent, especially what felt like the deep attention and understanding brought to how to bring a group of strangers together in a virtual space and help each one understand expectations, relax, connect and express.

Online Foundation June 2023

Excellent course, having ADHD means I sometimes struggle to stay engaged but the course was probably the best I have ever attended and kept my focus at all times.

Online Foundation June 2023

In the space of five days we travelled so far, shared feelings and experiences and learned much about death and dying. As a group we considered and then crafted the environment that best suited our learning and development in this profound area. Our trainers were strong, supportive and informative, letting us move forward at our own pace and in our own way. The whole experience was extraordinary and I feel very privileged to have been a part of my own particular group and to have shared the course with such wonderful people.

Face to Face Foundation May 2023

The course was wonderful in all ways. The venue was beautiful and totally helped to facilitate the community learning ethos in a peaceful and supportive environment. The trainers were confident, extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. I could tell that they gave 110% to us every day.

Residential Foundation May 2023

I really enjoyed the course. The trainers are were all very professional, calm, informative and engaging. The course materials were easy to follow, comprehensive and thorough. Their in-depth knowledge was evident as well as their eagerness to support learners. I loved the activities and the group activities in each session as they challenged us and encouraged us to dig deeper. I would like to thank each and every person involved in the course. Their hard work and dedication to us was vital to making this training successful. NO question was ever too small. I would also like to thank you for giving me this opportunity to study with your organisation, I appreciate your support helping me to fulfil my passion and life's wish to be able to help other people throughout the end of their life and in their dying moments.

Online Foundation January 2024

I decided to do the Doula Foundation course to gauge whether I would be competent enough to go forward and be an End of Life Doula. I did not know that this course existed and I was keen to learn more about it. I was a volunteer on a Bereavement Support Helpline for three years where I supported people going through the grieving process and also those who were bereaved under 6 month, when I was on the helpline.
I wanted to know how best to support someone who is terminally ill and their family, and what that might look like. I do not have an academic background and I was very much welcomed onto the course.
I did the Foundation course online as this was more suitable for me to do, and was in the privacy of my own home at a time that suited me. I also liked that there was a meet & greet a week before the course commenced, so I had a chance to meet everyone who would be on the course , that really put me at ease.
The sessions that were covered during the course were full of amazing content, and really covered a lot of information. After the training I realised just how much I did not know about death and dying before ,but now I know about the steps to take and who must be informed about the death.
I have never experienced death first hand, I know if I wanted to progress I must spend time with the dying as a companion or volunteer in a hospice. What I know now I can share with friends and family , if they need help to organise a funeral or need to know what paperwork they will need.
The course has made me think about my own death and what plans I need to put in place and what my wishes would be at that time . What I have learned is that it is never too early to talk about death and dying. I feel very privileged to have been able to do this Foundation Course, with all its content. Everyone should have this information.

Online Foundation 2025

I recently completed the LWDW foundation programme. The facilitation and content were excellently presented and gave me both clarity and questions about my own journey as a Doula.

The team created a safe interactive space, and I was blessed to be a part of a beautiful group seeking the same wisdom and desires to change social attitudes about death and dying.

Overall, the entire program was enjoyable informative and inspiring.

Online Foundation April 2025

Having participated in the Foundation Course I feel even more at ease discussing death/ dying with friends/ family and I think that I'm more prepared for my own. It's helped me to begin to live my life blatantly book-end - ed by death. It's helped me to practice living in the present. I'm trying to listen even more attentively to others knowing the gift it is to the other and to me.

Face-to-face Foundation May 2025

This course, which I did for my own interest and personal growth, widened my horizons, inspired me to spread the word, and try to change attitudes around death and dying. I found the group diverse and supportive, and the tutors dedicated and open to enabling us to grow. It was very worthwhile. I was greatly helped by the office staff with technical issues.

Face-to-face Foundation September 2025