A Healing Doula Academy
Become a Certified Grief & Death Doula Rooted in Ritual, Presence, and Ancient Wisdom
A Healing Doula Academy is a comprehensive online
learning platform dedicated to training compassionate,
confident, and spiritually grounded Grief, and Death Doulas.
This training is for you if you feel called to:
- Sit with grief instead of turning away from it
- Support others through death, loss, and transition
- Integrate spiritual practice with real-world care
- Build meaningful work rooted in service and presence.
Inside the Academy, you are trained through:
- Ritual and ancestral practices across cultures
- Somatic and nervous system awareness
- Practical grief and death care skills
- Ethical, grounded client support
- The inner work required to hold others without collapse
This Academy is open to all who identify as women, inclusive of trans women and those who feel aligned with a woman-centered container.
After completing the Academy, you will be able to:
Support individuals and families through grief and death
Facilitate rituals and hold sacred space with confidence
Understand the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of dying
Build a career that you are proud of
Stand grounded in your role as a Death & Grief Doula
Our Curriculum: Please click the button below to see full details.
- Module 1 - Ancient Spiritual Practices and Cultural Awareness for Grief and Death
- Module 2 - Sacred Movement and Energetic Bodywork for Grief and Death
- Module 3 - Ancestral Veneration, Sacred Ceremony, Ritual, and After Death Care
- Module 4 - Plant Medicine, TCM, Ayurveda and Nutrition for Grief and Death
- Module 5- Facilitating Conversation, Advocacy, and The Medicine Of Witnessing
- Module 6 - Ethics & Legal Considerations, Building Your Business, Boundaries As Self Care
- Final Assessment and Certification
An opportunity to learn from Grief expert, and Spiritual Guide, Sundari Malcolm
Monthly office hours for live connection, learning, and community.
A chance to hear from Spiritual thought leaders and innovators as Guest Teachers
Access to a private community of fellow students. This space offers Academy members discussion forums, seasonal gatherings, and FABULOUS workshops hosted by additional Guest teachers and facilitators.
An invitation to receive Personalized one-on-one feedback, guidance and support with Grief expert, and founder, Sundari Malcolm
A membership opportunity to the International Healing Doula Listing Portal
A 1st look access pass to upcoming Grief Retreats with Sundari and Guests
A Healing Doula Academy Certification upon completion and assessment
Continued support and community post Academy graduation
Your studies take place on the platform Teachable. All workshops have been pre-recorded and live on our private Academy Youtube channel. There is a combination of text, audio links, video links and graphics as you move through the curriculum. You have lifetime access to this material. Upon your graduation you will receive your Certificate of Completion and our logo for your future endeavors.
Investment Details
Path 1:
The Certification Pathway
A Self-Paced Experience
Investment: $1,199 (Limited Time Only, this investment will increase on Sept 1 2026)
This pathway is for those who are ready to begin the work at their own pace, while still receiving a comprehensive, deeply layered education.
Inside, you will receive:
- Lifetime access to all core training modules
- Teachings rooted in spirituality, ritual, and holistic care
- Monthly office hours for live connection, learning, and community
- Practical frameworks for working with clients
- Guidance on building your practice and offerings
- Extensive Resources
- Direct access to Sundari Malcolm for questions and support via Teachable or email
- A certification upon completion
You will graduate with:
- the knowledge
- the tools
- and the internal grounding to begin walking this path with integrity.
Path 2:
The Collective Pathway, Launching September 2026
An Integrative Group Learning Experience
This is a 3 month cohort.
Investment: $3,700
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With intentionally small groups of 6–8 participants, The Collective Pathway offers a highly personalized and collaborative learning experience. Enrollment opens monthly, allowing each group to move through the curriculum together while fostering meaningful connection, accountability, and shared growth.
In addition to everything included in the Self-Paced Certification, you’ll also receive:
- Weekly live group sessions with Sundari Malcolm for guided learning, discussion, case studies, and Q&A.
- Seasonal gatherings centered on ceremony, ritual, embodiment, reflection, and integration.
- Complimentary membership in a private Academy Community, featuring monthly workshops, discussion circles, networking opportunities, and ongoing professional development.
- Direct access to Sundari Malcolm via email and WhatsApp for questions, guidance, and support throughout your learning journey.
This pathway is designed for those who value community, live interaction, and the opportunity to deepen both their knowledge and their practice alongside a small group of peers.
By joining the Priority Interest List, you’ll receive:
- Early notification when enrollment opens
- Program updates and curriculum announcements
- First access to available start dates
- Exclusive Academy news and events
There is no obligation to enroll—this simply ensures you’re the first to know when registration begins.
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