Death Worker Course Application

Application: Psilocybin & Plant Ally-Informed End-Of-Life Care Training

A training for experienced death workers.
This eight-week educational program is designed for death doulas, hospice workers, chaplains, nurses, caregivers, and others who want to responsibly support clients exploring psychedelic and plant ally-informed care at the end of life.

Grounded in emerging research and spiritual care practices, this training explores psychedelics, plant allies, preparation, screening and safety, protocols, non-directive presence, ethical boundaries, and integration. We also explore the growing practice of shared psychedelic experiences within families facing end-of-life transitions.

This is our only Cohort for death workers in 2026. Tuition is $600. The course runs for eight weeks, beginning Monday, August 10, 2026. These are two-hour live sessions with in-depth training and featured speakers followed by an open floor Q&A. The course will be held weekly on Zoom. Participants will also have the option to schedule a one-hour private session for additional support and individualized guidance.

To Reserve a spot in this Cohort:

make a $100 deposit:

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GSBPR4WUCXAG6

To Confirm Your Spot In This Cohort:

Pay in full:

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($600 regular Course fee)

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/CZZBWSJ24XX2S

($510 Course fee with EOLPC discount)
Application

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Professional Background
Tell us about your experience with death work. What kind of work do you currently do? How long have you been doing it? What settings have you worked in (hospice, private practice, hospital, volunteer, etc.)?
Experience Sitting With The Dying
Describe your direct experience being with someone who is actively dying. We’re less interested in credentials and more interested in how you show up. What have you learned about yourself in those moments?
Interest In Psilocybin & End-Of-Life Care
Why are you interested in working with psilocybin in the context of end-of-life care? What you think it could offer?
Personal Experience (Optional, But Helpful)
If you have personal experience with psilocybin or other psychedelics (whether ceremonial, therapeutic, or otherwise) you may share that here if you choose to.
Alignment
Church of Our Earth is a nature-based, spiritually grounded organization. We approach this work with respect for the individual, the process, and the unknown. What about this approach resonates with you, if anything?
Interview Availability (check all that apply): We require a brief 15-minute Zoom conversation before acceptance. This is simply a chance to meet you, answer questions, and make sure this is a good fit on both sides.
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We review applications with care. Once we receive your application, we will reach out to schedule an appointment within 3 to 5 business days.

If you do have any questions or need to immediately get in touch with Donna Gareis, founder of Church Of Our Earth, you can reach her at info@churchofourearth.com or by phone at 802–238–7047.
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Application: Psilocybin & Plant Ally-Informed End-Of-Life Care Training

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