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Jacki 614.648.8897
Becomimg a Companion
Level 1 Training- Your Journey Begins
Unearth and Cultivate
Your Gifts of Serving
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Sunday Circle live Zoom 3-5pm (ET)​
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Video instruction on alternating weeks
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Live Zoom Q & A Wednesdays 6-7pm (ET)
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Group Forum is available for ongoing participant interaction and additional support
Level 1 Training- Your Journey Begins
Level 1 offers a grounded introduction to the philosophy, presence, and sacred, natural comfort practices that form the heart of Sacred Comfort Care.Participants are introduced to non-medical, natural comfort practices within the context of attuned presence, reverence and discernment, while accompanying others through vulnerability, illness, and dying.
Level 1 is ideal for:
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Family caregivers and loved ones
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Clergy, volunteers, and community members
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Healthcare professionals seeking a more humane, relational approach and tools for self-care
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Those discerning whether companioning work is a right fit
Level 1 emphasizes:
The inner posture of companioning awareness of self, stress, and boundaries Learning natural comfort practices for personal use and informal support of others.
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Module 1— Foundations of Sacred Companioning
Module 2— Death & Dying: A Sacred Transition
Module 3— Practices of Sacred, Natural Comfort Care
Module 4— The Companion in Action
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Program Structure:
This training is a blend of live, online instruction (Zoom), video/audio instruction, self-guided learning, applied learning, reflection, journaling and mentoring, as well as, Q & A sessions. Live twice-monthly Zoom gatherings will be 2-2.5 hours in length, reinforcing self-guided learning, applying learned concepts, providing opportunities for one-on-one and group sharing. Alternating weeks there will be links to video instruction, along with a 1-hour Q & A with Jacki.
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Groups are intentionally small (10-12) for an intimate, interactive experience and to model the importance of human contact, not only in learning, but in creating community. As part of this community, you will have access to group sharing, posting, etc., via the Member Area. Your interaction is highly encouraged in building this community.
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This 8-week program is being offered at an introductory price of $349.
Completion of Level 1 results in a Certificate of Completion, recognizing foundational learning and participation—not professional certification nor authorization to provide formal services.
**There are attendance and applied learning requirements that need to be fulfilled if you are planning to take Level 2 to become a Certified Sacred Comfort Companion.**
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Please scroll down to read the Terms & Conditions Policy and Cancellation Policy. (Your registration serves as an agreement to these stated policies).
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Questions? Please feel free to send them to: jacki@sacredcomfortcare.com
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Terms & Conditions
By registering for and participating in a Sacred Comfort Care training or group forum, you agree to the following:
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Sacred Comfort Care programs are educational and experiential in nature. They offer non-medical, non-clinical comfort practices and teachings intended to complement—not replace—professional healthcare or therapeutic services. Participants agree to practice within their own professional scope and applicable laws.
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Participation may include discussion of sensitive topics such as illness, death, and grief. You are responsible for your own physical, emotional, and psychological well-being and are encouraged to seek additional support if needed.
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All course materials and content are the intellectual property of Sacred Comfort Care and may not be copied, recorded, or shared without written permission.
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Confidentiality is essential. Personal stories or identifying information shared within the training or group forum must remain within the group.
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Group forums are spaces for respectful dialogue and reflection. Please speak from personal experience, refrain from giving unsolicited advice or diagnoses, and honor the diverse backgrounds of participants. This forum is not intended for crisis support, medical advice, or clinical consultation.
Promotion or solicitation of personal services or products is not permitted.
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Sacred Comfort Care reserves the right to modify program content and to remove participants from a training or group space if behavior is disruptive, unsafe, or inconsistent with these guidelines.
By participating, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms.
Cancellation Policy
Because Sacred Comfort Companion Training is offered in a small-group format and requires advance preparation and commitment, the following cancellation policy applies:
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Participant cancellations received 14 days or more before the start date will receive a full refund, minus an administrative fee of $ 40, or may transfer their registration to a future training if space allows.
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Cancellations received 7–13 days before the start date are eligible for a 50% refund or may apply the full amount as a credit toward a future training within 12 months.
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Cancellations received less than 7 days before the start date, or failure to attend after the training begins, are non-refundable, as space has been reserved and materials prepared.
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If a participant needs to withdraw due to serious illness, emergency, or unforeseen hardship, they are encouraged to reach out directly. Requests will be considered with care and discretion.
Program Cancellation by Facilitator
In the unlikely event that Sacred Comfort Companion Training must be cancelled or postponed by the facilitator due to unforeseen circumstances, participants will be offered:
A full refund, or the option to transfer registration to a rescheduled or future training.
Minimum Enrollment
A minimum number of participants is required to hold the training. If minimum enrollment is not met, participants will be notified in advance and offered a refund or transfer to a future session.
Sacred Comfort Companion Training is offered in a small group format, typically with 10-12 participants. Group size may be adjusted slightly based on setting and facilitation considerations.
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Thank you for honoring the commitment this training asks of both participants and facilitator.