DOULA TRAINING
Our Mission
"To nourish and empower the local community by training a new generation of confident and mindful doulas."
OUR HAPPY TRAINEE DOULAS SAID...
It has been everything I could have hoped for and more.
The delivery of the course has been perfect, a great mix of activities and learning
It's been so lovely to do an in-person course and experience personal connections.
Best weekend; learnt so much. Looking forward to more training.
COURSE CONTENT
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Birth physiology, anatomy, and foetal positioning
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Birth rights, birth choices and what doula support can look like
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Respect and acceptance of parents and their decisions
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Unexpected situations, emergencies, crisis situations, baby loss.
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Bonding physiology, innate needs of mothers and babies, infant feeding
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The power of language, communication and listening skills
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Working with the NHS, midwives and health providers
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Common sense, diplomacy and boundaries
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Transforming your passion in your business
COURSE OUTLINE
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Pre Course Module
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In person training over 2 weekends
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3 online group mentoring sessions
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Post Course Module
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Online Graduation
6 Reasons To Train with Us
1. LOCAL
Facilitated by local doulas living within Northern Ireland, with 25 years of collective experience, providing insight into NI maternity services and extensive experience of supporting the local birthing community.
2. SUPPORT
Ongoing support throughout the course with monthly mentoring calls between training weekends. Also with the option to join an exclusive private online support group.
3. TIME
Course attended on 2 weekends, spread over 3 month period giving you plenty of time for reflection and course completion.
4. NETWORK
Instant networking opportunities with doulas working in Northern Ireland, as well as trust contacts.
5. CONFIDENCE
Confidence to support all types of birth, to support families postnatally, and to be enthusiastic and fully prepared to work as a doula in Northern Ireland.
6. DOULA UK and DAI APPROVED
Our training is approved by Doula UK, the UK's leading doula association, and by the Doula Association of Ireland, Ireland's most active community of professional doulas. All of our graduates can become members of DUK and/or DAI and avail of the mentorship and peer support of the doula community.
Our next training in 2024
When 2 weekends 9.30am-5pm
28-29 September 2024 and 18-19 January 2025
Dates of online sessions TBC (October, November, February)
Where The Little Yoga House, Belfast
Investment* £750 with a deposit of £150 to register. (payment plans available after deposit - check details in registration form)
ONLY 8 SPACES REMAINING
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE ON 01/09/2024
* We will consider offering one discounted place in each training to people from ethnically diverse communities, from the LGBTQIA+ community, with physical, mental or health impairments or someone who has a financial barrier to signing up. Please email us directly for further information.
