Our Programs
We have created a comprehensive support ecosystem for one of life’s biggest transitions that alchemizes grief through creativity and ritual. You can choose one, several, or all of the offerings based on your needs.
The Academy of Living and Dying is structured around three progressive containers to face Death.
Together, these offerings guide participants through the full arc of the death journey:
preparing for death, getting the support of a death doula for the moment of transitioning, and providing integrative grief support for those left behind.
Preparation for Death
The Art of Dying is a 3-month online container designed to support individuals in preparing for death with intention and peace, with the practices taught in the Tibetan Book of The Dead.
Whether you are facing mortality or simply choosing to be ready for the inevitable, this journey helps you bring your emotional, spiritual, and practical affairs into alignment- so that when the moment comes, you can meet it with clarity, not chaos.
This is about completing life well, prepared and facing death, prepared.
You/they will walk away with
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Guided processes to reflect on the meaning of your life - the stories, lessons, and wisdom you want to pass forward. Participants shape how they want to be remembered.
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Gentle guidance to organize important details such as wills, digital assets, medical wishes, and instructions so loved ones are not left navigating confusion.
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To help you make key decisions around the transition and the funeral bringing levity and creativity into a tough conversation
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A closing ritual where participants symbolically rehearse the passage - integrating acceptance, surrender, and peace with the unknown.
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Support and scripts for having the difficult but sacred conversations with family about wishes, forgiveness, gratitude, and closure.
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To practice exercises from the Tibetan book of the dead to prepare you for the moment of dying.
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To help you navigate change and fear and walk peacefully towards this transition.
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To clear the past and build deeper acceptance and connection in the present so your heart is lighter upon arriving at deaths door.
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Such as letters to loved ones, playlists, and recordings to leave as a legacy to the family and loved ones so that they can pass peacefully knowing their family is supported and connected to their love and wisdom even after death.
2. Death Doula Accompaniment
In-person support where your chosen death doula becomes a steady, loving presence in the final moments of life—so you feel held, cared for, and at peace, even when fear arises.
This is the moment you have been preparing for. We are there to gently guide you back to center, supporting you to meet death with presence, dignity, and trust in applying and to apply the practices you’ve cultivated.
This is for you if you or a loved one is nearing death and you desire a guardian Angel and heart-centered presence by their/your side.
One of the most meaningful and beautiful gifts you can offer to yourself, or to someone you love.
You/They will receive:
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Holding hands, you will be guided into the incredible journey of dissolution, step by step into the next transition, however long it takes.
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For you to stay centered and in peace while you or your family member transitions into the next bardo
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Steady, reassuring support through the final breath and immediate transition.
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For family and friends that are there when dissolution is complete, sealing the ritual in a beautiful way with prayer
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Prayer, ritual, and intentional space-holding after passing, honoring the completion of life with beauty and reverence with those left behind
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Discounted 12 Gates of Grief program for anyone that was there and who needs continued grief support
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Prayer next to the body to help your spirit in the passing to the next gates
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If you or they participated in the Art Of Dying container, all letters, videos or memo will be passed to the members of the family so that the legacy of love lives on
3. Grieving and Integration Support
The 12 Gates of Grief is a 3-month container to help you or your loved ones move through grief with grace, to hold you, hear you and help you build joy in life again after the passing of a loved one.
Who is this for
You have recently lost a loved one and you are seeking support in navigating the depth of your grief
You want to be held in a consistent, holistic container—not just occasional sessions
You want to understand the complexity and intelligence of grief
You are nearing the end of life and want to ensure your loved ones are supported after you pass
You are moving through a major life ending (divorce, loss, transition) and need guidance through the grief portal
You/They will receive:
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Consistent support with a caring grief practitioner who walks alongside you.
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A space where nothing needs to be rushed, fixed, or hidden
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A guided pathway through the many layers of grief—honoring that each person moves uniquely.
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Ways to stay connected with the departed and honor the relationship beyond form.
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Tools to regulate the nervous system and process grief through the body, not just the mind.
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A safe space to share, feel, and be seen in your experience.
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Support in finding meaning, rebuilding, and allowing joy to exist alongside grief.
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The healing of being witnessed by others walking a similar path.
What People Are Saying
“I entered this journey at one of the most fragile moments of my life, when everything felt uncertain and time felt thin. What unfolded was not therapy, not coaching, but a profound remembering. Gabrielle’s Art of Dying Container guided me to places of clarity and peace I didn’t know I had access to, even in the face of mortality. I now live with a steadiness, gratitude, and inner fire that continues to shape every choice I make. This work changed how I live—and how I will one day die.”
- Arthur C, 58.
“I wasn’t sick. I wasn’t at the end of my life. I came to this work because I realized I had been avoiding death—and it was obvious in my divorce. I just couldn’t let go. By extension, by not knowing how to die well, i was missing out on life. What Gabrielle offered was an incredibly grounded way of relating to impermanence that changed how I live every single day. I now make decisions with clarity, speak with honesty, and waste far less time. Preparing for death unexpectedly taught me how to live well.“
-Sophia S., 37
“I have always suffered anxiety. Its as if i was carrying a quiet dread I couldn’t name, the sense that something bad was always going to happen. My friend guided me to work with the Academy of Living and Dying, and through this work, I learned how to sit with uncertainty without needing to escape it. The guidance is steady, intelligent, and deeply human. I didn’t come seeking answers about dying but I left with a relationship to life that feels honest.“
-Carolina A., 33
“My mother was dying. Watching her die prepared and in peace was the best gift I could give her. The Academy now provides my family and I with grief support even after mom has passed and I feel that she is taking care of us from beyond”.
-Riley D, 28
FAQs
What is a death doula?
A death doula is someone who accompanies you through one of life’s biggest transitions. They offer emotional, spiritual, and practical support during life’s final chapter for the one passing as well as the family.
Who is this for?
Anyone wishing to prepare consciously, preserve legacy, and support loved ones.
Why now?
Preparation ensures peace, minimizes suffering, and strengthens family bonds.
How is this different?
Flexible, three-phase support ensures your needs are met before, during, and after the transition and your loved one’s wisdom is preserved.
Can families participate?
Yes, in fact it is integral. We facilitate storytelling, rituals, and alignment for the whole family.
Formats available?
1:1, group, online, or in-person sessions.
The Art of Dying is an 3-month online container to help families with aging or sick members prepare for the transition, ensuring when they do go they are in peace that their affairs on an emotional, spiritual, and logistical level are in order - leaving behind clarity and calm not chaos.
The 12 Gates of Grief is a 3-month container to help you or your loved ones move through grief with grace, to hold you, hear you and help you build joy in life again after the passing of a loved one.