I'm so amazingly proud of myself, I'm just about ready to burst.
I'd compare it to pregnancy, but my decision to become an independent trainer with my own certification process was only THREE months ago! So far, I've created a whole organization - a code of ethics, standards of practice, certification process, web site, AND an entirely NEW updated, evidence based training on doula support! Including a 300 page manual!
YES, this manual and training is the most up to date on the science and research on doula support, including why Black doulas are so central to meeting the needs of Black families. It includes research on hospital based doulas and doula programs, the detailed emotional support strategies that doulas use, detailed doula self care, and a whole unit on implicit bias in doula care - and case studies to help us uncover and address our own biases and
oppressions.
I've been working with an Black educational consultant, whose chosen work is to help white educators like myself become better at welcoming and affirming Black people in the classroom. The work starts with me - but extends into the photos and materials I've chosen, the language I use, the print and screen graphics. I'm so much more confident that I know what learners need from me and the training -
whereas before I was guessing.
The work of doulas has grown - again - and I'm adapting and growing too as a trainer! Those of you that know me, know that I embrace the new and chuck out the old on a regular basis. About half of the material is entirely new - handouts, videos, even the information about positioning and comfort measures is updated. And advocacy has been given a complete overhaul. I took four doula trainings over the first twelve years of being a doula - and I learned a
lot from each one. So even if you've been doing this a while, our training and certification program has something to offer YOU!
The certification program is humming along. There's nothing like creating a program that empowers experienced doulas as leaders and mentors to new doulas. We're going to build an amazing community together.
But you know what? I really want to get back to doing my research - it's what the field needs, so if you think you are the right fit for working with Doulaing The Doula, let me know. I can start the organization but I don't want to run it from day to day. There's a whole page on the web site for you! https://doulaworkshop.com/want-to-join-us/
The best way to find out is to take the training - either on Wednesday evenings online or this September in Milwaukee or October in Madison!
TAKE THIS AMAZING TRAINING WITH ME - ITS NOT LIKE ANY OTHER DOULA TRAINING YOU'VE EVERY HAD! AND YOU CAN START IN TWO WEEKS!!!
Scholarships are available for people who are members of racialized ethnic groups in the U.S. See "Course Policies" on the
web site.
Birth Doula Training - Live ONLINE!
Weekly Classes
Wednesday Evenings
Introduction to Childbirth for Professionals
Wednesday evenings August 18 & 25, 2021 - 5:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.CST
Birth Doula Training
September 1 - October 6, 2021
Wednesday evenings 5:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. CST
Work weekends?
Have religious observances you don't want to miss?
Like to learn at a slower pace?
THIS is the training for you!
Four Day Immersion Course
September 24-26, 2021
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Take All Your Courses in Four DAYS!!!
Introduction to Childbirth Course for Professionals
Thursday September 23 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Birth Doula Workshop
Friday, Saturday and Sunday September 24 - 26 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
October 2021 Weekend Courses
Madison, Wisconsin
Introduction to Childbirth Course for Professionals
Saturday October 16 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Birth Doula Workshop
Friday, Saturday and Sunday October 22-24 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Birth Doula Training - Live ONLINE!
Weekly Classes
Wednesday Evenings
Introduction to Childbirth for Professionals
Wednesday evenings October 20 & 27, 2021 - 5:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.CST
Birth Doula Training
November 3 - December 15, 2021
Wednesday evenings 5:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. CST
Work weekends?
Have religious observances you don't want to miss?
Like to learn at a slower pace?
THIS is the training for you!
Four Day Immersion Course
December 3-5, 2021
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Take All Your Courses in Four DAYS!!!
Introduction to Childbirth Course for Professionals
Thursday December 2 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Birth Doula Workshop
Friday, Saturday and Sunday December 3 - 5 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Doulaing The Doula trainings are on the Wisconsin Eligible Training Program List (ETPL). Do you know a WIOA or TAA participant?
It will pay their doula training tuition!
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Trainings Are Open To Anyone
Wanting To Learn In-Depth About Birth
Did you know most people taking a doula training are not there to become doulas?
They want to know what doulas know!
Gilliland, A. L. (2016) “What Motivates People To Take Doula Trainings?”
Journal of Perinatal Education Summer 2016, Vol 25, No. 3, p. 174-183.
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