​​DOULAPALOOZA 2023
Community, Credibility, and Compassion

SAVE THE DATE 

Friday, October 13 through Sunday, October 15, 2023
(this will be a virtual event)

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor of this event?

NEDA is also searching for professionals to present their expertise in a particular area of end-of-life.
We invite you to complete a Doulapalooza Abstract Submission if you have an interest
in offering a thought-provoking, innovative, and practical session. 

Abstract Submissions are due by March 31, 2023 to be considered.

See the details below.

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Doulapalooza is NEDA’s conference and flagship event. Doulapalooza’s purpose is to bring together a diverse array of talent, ideas, and opportunities for learning, networking, and inspiration to those seeking to enhance their end-of-life-doula (EOLD) practices. More specifically, its objectives focus on:

• building relationships and collaborative support between end-of-life doula practitioners, trainers, and field professionals—locally, regionally, and nationally, and internationally
• creating a nurturing and inclusive environment that recognizes and honors the diverse approaches, experiences, and affiliations of all end-of-life doulas
• increasing awareness of NEDA and the role of end-of-life doulas; increasing NEDA’s membership and improving the credibility of end-of-life doulas and further developing this emerging field
• increasing practitioner skills, knowledge, and information exchange
• celebrating NEDA’s diverse community of end-of-life doulas and its supporting business services and organizations
• honoring the sacred calling of supporting the dying and their families.

The first Doulapalooza conference was held October 15 – 17, 2021 with a theme of “Community – Credibility – Compassion” presented in a dynamic online format hosted on the Whova platform. The event drew nearly 400 participants and brought more than 100 new members which pushed our membership to more than 1,000. 
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Thank you also to our gracious and generous sponsors for our inaugural event that included: The Dying Year, Funeral Boss INC, The Lily House, Liquid Death Mountain Water, Gonesh Incense, Mary Ruth Vitamins, LMNT,  Moxie and Grace, and JessVibez. If you wish to be a sponsor for Doulapalooza 2023, click here.