Live course with Gwen Silva

Pediatric Doula Specialist

This 8 week course walks students through an in-depth understanding of how to be a supportive role to those who love a child who is dying, as well as the child his/herself.

Classes will meet on Wednesday evenings beginning March 4, 2025 – April 22, 2025 from 7pm-9pm CST via Google Meet. All class recordings are available within 48 hours for students who cannot attend a class live.

Pay In Full

$350

Subscription

$130 / 3 monthly

Gwen Silva

Gwenn obtained her undergraduate degrees in Theology and Ministry and Early Childhood Education. She went on to attain her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, worked as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and is a certified End of Life Doula. Her work history includes directing Circle of Care, a counseling program for grieving children and families; Bereavement Coordinator for Sutter VNA and Hospice; and for 20 years she has served as the Manager of the Donor Family AfterCare program for Donor Network West, a program which provides grief support for donor families in California. For 22 years she taught graduate psychology at a local University and continues to maintain a private practice as a Life Coach working with grieving children and adults. In her spare time, she enjoys jigsaw puzzles, reading and watching a good mystery movie!

What people are saying

“Great teachers. Great people. Lots of good information and classes from this group "”
Shelley SchauTill Death Do Us Part
“Anna is thoughtful, supportive and knowledgeable. She puts a great amount of time and care into her practice, and her content. She's also a driver of the movement and end-of-life doulas as a whole. You would do well to have Anna as a doula, mentor or instructor.”
Lindsey AndersonPlatinum Age Life Planning
"The class is exceptional, the instructor, Anna, is amazing, providing easy to follow guidance, providing support and far met my expectations."
Jeanette Dowdy RN ADNHealing Hearts End of Life Doula
"Great Instruction and Sharing built from the heart to enable others to certify as a Doula and keep up to date."
Joanne SzewcBiz Books Maven LLC
"International Doula Life Movement is outstanding and necessary work to advance our comfort and understanding around death. "
Elaine TessGoodbyes Matter: End of Life Doula
"IDLM was an AMAZING place to learn, begin and build from for my journey as an End of Life Doula! I cannot thank Anna (founder) enough for all that I’ve learned and continue to build upon. A remarkable learning experience!"
Adrienne FooteDivine Transcendence
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Why IDLM?

Continued education

Monthly at no cost to our students. Keeping you updated on industry advances and tools to enhance your practice.

The Movement

You found your doula family. Our family community for ongoing support on a daily basis.

Instructors

Who are actively practicing their specialty/services daily.

IDLM brings together over 200 years of experience!