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MEMBERS DISCUSSION GROUP: EDI Discussion Group (open content) I January 11, 2022

, Canada

Join our EDI Leads for an open discussion about equity, diversity and inclusion changes and calls for advocacy in the birth world.  DTC staff will facilitate the conversation in a safe and inclusive space that allows for DTC to learn more about the needs and goals of our marginalized members.  Updates may be used to […]

Free

Monthly: Birth Workers DEBRIEF I February 27 @ 2pm EST

, Canada

Upcoming ONLINE SESSIONS for 2022, held via Zoom: February 27 March 27 April 24 May 29 June 26 All sessions will be held via Zoom.  Sessions will not be recorded for privacy and safety.  Participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality statement prior to participating in order to ensure the information shared by all […]

Free

MEMBERS DISCUSSION GROUP: Energy from Water, Adenike & Brandi’s Birth Story I March 10th, 2022

, Canada

Discussion Group content: Energy from Water, Adenike & Brandi's Birth Story Podcast link for discussion at event can be found HERE. Adenike and Brandi are a Black, Lesbian couple. Adenike's pregnancy is complicated by her sickle cell anemia, a blood disorder that exclusively impacts people of African descent. Their doula-supported birth explores health system advocacy […]

Free

Monthly: Birth Workers DEBRIEF group I March 27 @ 2pm EST

, Canada

Upcoming sessions for 2022: March 27 April 24 May 29 June 26 All sessions will be held via Zoom.  Sessions will not be recorded for privacy and safety.  Participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality statement prior to participating in order to ensure the information shared by all attendees is respected and kept confidential […]

Free

MEMBERS DISCUSSION I Tea & Bannock I March 28 @ 12:30pm EST

, Canada

Join Kayt for a monthly check in over tea and bannock. Kayt will lead an online circle for self-identifying Indigenous, First Nations, and Inuit students of DTC.  Students will discuss the current climate of birth work in their community, their learning needs from DTC, and have the opportunity to connect with professional peers who are […]

Free

Using the Medicine Wheel for Self-Care: An Introduction to Wholistic Care (Part 1) I April 10, 2022

, Canada

Using the Medicine Wheel for Self-Care: An Introduction to Wholistic Care (Part 1) Join Kayt Ward, Indigenous Inclusion and Engagement Coordinator, BSW, for a workshop on applying the medicine wheel for self-care purposes. Members will learn the history and significance of the medicine wheel and create their own self-care plans to combat compassion fatigue and […]

$30.00

Monthly: Birth Workers DEBRIEF group I April 24 @ 2pm EST

, Canada

Upcoming sessions for 2022: April 24 May 29 June 26 All sessions will be held via Zoom.  Sessions will not be recorded for privacy and safety.  Participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality statement prior to participating in order to ensure the information shared by all attendees is respected and kept confidential to those […]

Free

Member Discussion Group: Birthwork for folks of colour I May 2nd, 2022

, Canada

Members are invited to join DTC for a discussion about birthwork for folks of colour and the collective work for equity and advocacy in North America. This discussion will focus on a chosen podcast, which will be emailed to registrants one (1) week prior to the discussion, along with discussion questions that will guide the […]

Free

Monthly: Birth Workers DEBRIEF Group I May 29 @ 2pm EST

, Canada

Upcoming sessions for 2022: May 29 June 26 All sessions will be held via Zoom.  Sessions will not be recorded for privacy and safety.  Participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality statement prior to participating in order to ensure the information shared by all attendees is respected and kept confidential to those who attend.  […]

Free

Monthly: Birth Workers DEBRIEF group I June 26 @ 2pm EST

, Canada

June 26 @ 2pm EST All sessions will be held via Zoom.  Sessions will not be recorded for privacy and safety.  Participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality statement prior to participating in order to ensure the information shared by all attendees is respected and kept confidential to those who attend.  Note: this is […]

Free

MEMBERS DISCUSSION GROUP: BIPOC Birth Stories I July 6th, 2022

, Canada

A meeting with DTC staff to discuss: Episode of Birthstories in Colour Podcast Participation qualifies for one (1) EU credit. Wednesday July 6th, 2022 @ 11am EST via Zoom. This event will not be recorded.  Closed-captioning during the live event will be available. Discussion questions will be provided to registrants prior to the event.

Free

Monthly: Reproductive Support Workers DEBRIEF group I September 25 @ 12pm EST

, Canada

September 25. @ 12pm EST All sessions will be held via Zoom.  Sessions will not be recorded for privacy and safety.  Participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality statement prior to participating in order to ensure the information shared by all attendees is respected and kept confidential to those who attend.  Note: this is […]

Free

WEBINAR: Supporting Diabetic Clients, with Alisa Herriman I September 28 @ 1:00pm EST

, Canada

Wednesday September 28 @ 1:00pm EST (2pm AST/ 12pm CST, 10am PST) via Zoom Diabetes can be tricky to navigate outside pregnancy, let alone during pregnancy! In this 75-minute class, Nutritionist Alisa Herriman (facilitator of Doula Canada’s Nutrition Program) will cover: – What diabetes is – How it impacts a healthy pregnancy – Gestational diabetes – Diabetic specific pregnancy […]

$55

Implicit Bias in Birth Work | February 7 @ 6:30pm

, Canada

This 90-minute webinar will provide an intersectional anti-racist presentation on what implicit bias is, how this relates to the social determinants of health, and how bias manifests in healthcare and pregnancy/perinatal/postpartum care. Using scenarios and role-playing, the workshop will generate strategies for identifying bias in oneself, and strategies for disrupting it without causing additional stress […]

$30.00

Evidence-Based Research for Birthworkers | APRIL 25 @ 6:30 PM

, Canada

This 90-minute webinar will show you how to compile evidence-based research and summarize it for your client's specific needs. We will cover turning client issues and concerns into research questions, creating good keyword searches, and strategies for making research accessible to non-medical people. This is a vital topic for birthworkers because comprehensive, evidence-based information is […]

$30.00

LUNCH & LEARN: THE BUSINESS OF FERTILITY | MAY 11 12:00 PM EST

, Canada

Lunch & Learn: The Business of Fertility with Jessica Palmquist Thursday, May 11, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm EST In  Canada and across the world fertility support has become a business. One that is lucrative for many fertility-focused organizations from Assisted Reproductive Technologies to fertility clinics, to surrogacy agencies, are unregulated and make money from individuals using […]

$35.00

WEBINAR: Doula Support and Assisted Reproductive Technology with Jessica Palmquist I May 29th @ 7:30pm EST

, Canada

Supporting Clients through Assisted Reproductive Technology Webinar Date: Monday, May 29, 7:30 pm  EST (90min) This webinar is designed to provide Doulas and Reproductive Health Support Specialists with additional information and knowledge on supporting clients who access Artificial Reproductive Technology (ART) support along their fertility journey to 'grow' their family. Every fertility journey is unique, […]

$35.00

WEBINAR: Doula Support for External Reproductive Organs & Fertility | June 26

, Canada

Join DTC’s Fertility Coordinator and Program Instructor Jessica Palmquist as she discusses Doula Support for individuals who have external reproductive organs and men’s fertility. Fertility is not one-sided and fertility conversations should extend equally to external reproductive organs and male-identified fertility as much as discussions around internal reproductive organs and fertility for those with a […]

$35

WEBINAR – Cycle Charting: A Deeper Look

Virtual , Canada

Join Jessica Palmquist, Fertility Coordinator and Fertility Instructor for Doula Training Canada, as she discusses cycle charting and offers ways to best support clients with their cycle charting. Charting  menstrual cycles, also known as fertility charting, is one of the best ways to learn about the body and fertility. Fertility charting provides important insight into […]

$25.00

WEBINAR: Strategies for Supporting Clients through Diverse Fertility Outcomes

Virtual , Canada

Individuals going through their fertility journey will often experience difficult decisions, situations, and roadblocks. To best support clients with their unique fertility experiences, this webinar is designed to help Fertility Doulas support their clients in a positive and practical way regardless of outcomes. This webinar will discuss options and offer ways to help clients have […]

$35.00

Understanding the Legalities of Your Doula Biz

Virtual , Canada

Are you seeking a better understanding of the legal implications of owning and operating a business that provides personal care? Do you want to make sure your contracts protect you? Would you like to ask an expert questions about the legal obligations that apply to your record keeping, maintaining confidentiality, and documenting and reporting things […]

Free – $25.00

Doulas for Reconcili-ACTION: Fostering a Call-in Culture: Interpersonal Skills for Tough Conversations

Virtual , Canada

Doulas for Reconcili-ACTION: Fostering a Call-in Culture: Interpersonal Skills for Tough Conversations Join EDI Co-lead Kayt Ward, BSW for a circle exploring interpersonal skills for allies. This discussion-based workshop will focus on creating resources within ourselves to handle critical feedback and call-ins, and a roadmap for navigating uncomfortable conversations. When we transform our minds from […]

Free – $25.00

Lunch and Learn: Supporting Fertility & Loss Clients Navigate the Holiday Season

Virtual , Canada

The month of December and the holiday season can be a particularly challenging time of the year for individuals and families going through a difficult fertility journey and or infant or pregnancy loss. It's devastating for families to end the year without bringing home a baby. This webinar will equip Fertility and IPLS Doulas to […]

Free – $35.00

WEBINAR- Gender-Based Violence Can Happen to Care Workers: What You Need to Know

Virtual , Canada

Have you ever received communication from a potential client that made you feel uncomfortable, but couldn’t quite put a finger on why? Would you know what steps to take if you felt unsafe in a client’s home? Who can you reach out to about problem clients? Gender-based violence (GBV) can happen to workers in feminized […]

Free – $35.00

Supporting Men’s Lactation Like a Boss

Virtual , Canada

Supporting Men’s Lactation Like a Boss Helping Your Trans Men & Trans Masc Clients Realize Their Feeding Goals Objectives:  Feeding and lactation issues are among the most significant challenges faced by new parents. How do we build the confidence to answer trans men and transmasculine non-binary birthers’ questions about feeding options? The vast majority of […]

Free – $35.00

WEBINAR: Transforming Gender Dysphoria into Gender Euphoria

Virtual , Canada

Transforming Gender Dysphoria into Gender Euphoria Alleviating perinatal gender dysphoria for trans clients Objectives:  Adjusting to our rapidly changing bodies is a layered aspect of pregnancy for all people who go through this rite of passage. For trans birthers, there are extra layers. Alongside the joy and anticipation that the changing body represents, anxiety and […]

$35

WEBINAR | Understanding Implicit Bias in Perinatal Care

Virtual , Canada

WEBINAR: Making the Implicit Explicit Understanding Implicit Bias in Perinatal Care The idea that unconscious prejudice is causing us and those around us to behave in discriminatory ways without realizing it is distressing and overwhelming for many people. How can we change behaviour that we are not aware of? How can we support our clients […]

$35

LIVE VIRTUAL BOOSTER – FEB 2025

Virtual , Canada

HANDS-ON SKILLS Hands-on doula skills are such an important part of the work we do. Sometimes as a new doula it may be what we feel most apprehensive about. If you’ve done your coursework all online you may feel like you’re “missing out” on something important. The truth is you’ve been helping people around you […]

$125

WEBINAR: Evidence-Based Research for Birthworkers

Virtual , Canada

What is “Evidence-Based Research”? How Birth Workers can support their clients’ questions with GOOD information Objectives:  Supporting our clients with credible information is one of the most important aspects of our work, and there’s certainly a bewildering amount of information out there about all things pregnancy, birth, and babies. Our clients often ask questions that […]

$70

LIVE VIRTUAL BOOSTER – FEBRUARY 2025

Virtual , Canada

HANDS-ON SKILLS Hands-on doula skills are such an important part of the work we do. Sometimes as a new doula it may be what we feel most apprehensive about. If you’ve done your coursework all online you may feel like you’re “missing out” on something important. The truth is you’ve been helping people around you […]

$125

WEBINAR: The Standard of Care Watch Party MARCH 2025

Virtual , Canada

Cultivating Our Skills Supporting Black Perinatal Health Objectives: Many Black people do not feel safe navigating the perinatal health care system. It is a leading reason why Black birthers seek the support of a birth doula. What causes Black people to fear the healthcare system and how can having a culturally aware doula alleviate fear […]

Free

WEBINAR: Funding for Doula Care Series. What is Carrot Insurance?

Virtual , Canada

What is Carrot Insurance? Objectives Birth work is heart work and we lead with compassion. We know that often the people who can benefit most from our care are those who are least able to pay. Funding for doula care is limited, and the rare opportunities for funded support are often confusing and complicated to […]

$35

WEBINAR – Making the Implicit Explicit: Understanding Implicit Bias in Perinatal Care

Virtual , Canada

Objectives:  The idea that unconscious prejudice is causing us and those around us to behave in discriminatory ways without realizing it is distressing and overwhelming for many people. How can we change behaviour that we are not aware of? How can we support our clients effectively if we do not notice or recognize inequitable situations […]

$35

WEBINAR: Doula Grand Rounds April 2025

Virtual , Canada

Objectives:  Every fertility, birth, postpartum, and loss experience is unique. We learn something new with each birther, baby, and family. Imagine how much we could increase our knowledge and skills if we had a forum to share what we learn. The lessons we learn from our clients are invaluable for putting theory into practice. Description/workshop […]

$30