We often see support persons and organizations use the language "trauma-informed" but what does that mean? The purpose of this 90 minute webinar is to host an authentic and evidence-based discussion about what it means to be trauma-informed versus trauma-focused. Topics and points for discussion: Defining trauma, focus, and informed support as birth workers Considering […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for two days of virtual learning! Client-centred and trauma-informed this workshop will go over the materials covered in our typical two-day "in-person" workshop and creates the opportunity for DTC members to sit and hold space with our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held via Zoom from […]
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 […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for four weeks of virtual learning! Our client-centered and trauma informed Labour Doula certification program is live and online. This workshop will go over the materials covered in our typical two-day "in-person" workshop and creates the opportunity for DTC members to sit and hold space with our experienced team […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for two days of virtual learning! Client-centred and trauma-informed this workshop will go over the materials covered in our typical two-day "in-person" workshop and creates the opportunity for DTC members to sit and hold space with our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held via Zoom from […]
Join us as we offer an 90 minute introduction to the use of plants in reproductive health! This ninety minute webinar will introduce members to common topics associated with the use of plants, things to consider as you begin your herbalist journey, and how plants offer incredibly benefits for reproductive well-being. We will consider the […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for our virtual Educator training! Client-centred and trauma-informed this workshop will go over the materials covered in our typical one-day "in-person" workshop and creates the opportunity for DTC members to sit and hold space with our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held via Zoom from 10:30am […]
Every day, people are judged by their size. Fat people, in particular, face assumptions about our lives, health, and worth: this includes when we’re trying to conceive, pregnant, or giving birth. In this workshop, led by Anna Penner (DTC Inclusion & Engagement Lead), participants will: Learn more about sizeism and fatphobia, and how they can […]
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 […]
Join Ibunkun, starting February 28th, 2022! This is an 8 module program that begins on February 28th, 2022 and students will be granted access to course materials on that date. Over the course of 8 weeks time you will be granted a module per week and work with Ibunkun, your amazing instructor, to learn the […]
Join our resident researcher and EDI Lead, Keira Grant for a webinar and CE opportunity about the importance and implications of strong research. Keira will walk participants through a discussion about literature review skills and prepare them for the in's and out's of accessing, qualifying, and reviewing strong and current research related to birth work. […]
Join Erika as she shares her knowledge on creating a website that will generate business for you and set you apart from the rest! No need to know fancy coding or how to use complicated website platforms. Bring your love of doula work and let's have some fun talking about websites! Erika Matkovich is the proud […]
Join our roundtable discussion on Trauma & Birth Work! This event will be hosted by the experienced birth workers at DTC, who will share stories, perspectives, and ideas around trauma, birth work, and community support models. Each participant brings a unique background and experience to the discussion, and it is sure to be full of […]
Doula Canada and Alisa Herriman have joined together to offer you a comprehensive nutrition course that will help you grow in your general awareness of nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum. This knowledge will position you to offer guidance through discussion with your clients. It does not position you to create nutrition programs, prescribe nutritional therapies, […]
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 […]
What does it mean to be 2SLGBTQ+ and what does it have to do with our work as doulas? In this webinar, led by Anna Penner- Inclusion and Engagement Lead for LGBTQ2S+ Communities, we’ll talk about how sexual orientation and gender identity impact people’s experiences of reproductive care and what we can do as doulas […]
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 […]
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 […]
This video review and discussion will create the opportunity for members to consider content and experience related to sex work, disability, human sexuality, pleasure, and support. Members will review the film Scarlet Road and then have the opportunity to participate in a live discussion facilitated by Shaunacy King, Director of DTC and qualifying psychotherapist through the […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your IN-PERSON training! Client-centred and trauma-informed events teach students through dynamic materials and live demonstrations! Our workshop events creates the opportunity for DTC members to learn, hold space, and to boost their confidence alongside peers and our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held from 9:00am […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your IN-PERSON training! Client-centred and trauma-informed events teach students through dynamic materials and live demonstrations! Our workshop events creates the opportunity for DTC members to learn, hold space, and to boost their confidence alongside peers and our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held from 9:00am […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for two days of virtual learning! Client-centred and trauma-informed this workshop will go over the materials covered in our typical two-day "in-person" workshop and creates the opportunity for DTC members to sit and hold space with our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held via Zoom from […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your IN-PERSON training! Client-centred and trauma-informed events teach students through dynamic materials and live demonstrations! Our workshop events creates the opportunity for DTC members to learn, hold space, and to boost their confidence alongside peers and our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held from 9:00am […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for two days of virtual learning! Client-centred and trauma-informed this workshop will go over the materials covered in our typical two-day "in-person" workshop and creates the opportunity for DTC members to sit and hold space with our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held via Zoom from […]
This 14 week program creates the opportunity for DTC members to hold space with an experienced team of instructors and to learn about the relational and holistic aspects of becoming a modern birth worker. When you register for the 14 module Holistic Doula program you are registering to receive training in trauma-focused work, fertility, pregnancy, […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your IN-PERSON training! Client-centred and trauma-informed events teach students through dynamic materials and live demonstrations! Our workshop events creates the opportunity for DTC members to learn, hold space, and to boost their confidence alongside peers and our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held from 9:00am […]
Applying the Medicine Wheel to Postpartum Care: An Indigenous Perspective (Part 2) Join Kayt Ward, Indigenous Inclusion and Engagement Coordinator, BSW, for a workshop on providing wholistic care to families. This workshop is open to both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous members who wish to learn this planning strategy. Members will build on their knowledge and skills […]
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 […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your online educator training! Client-centred and trauma-informed this workshop will go over the materials covered in our typical one-day "in-person" workshop and creates the opportunity for DTC members to sit and hold space with our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held via Zoom from 10:30am […]
Wednesday May 11th @ 1pm EST (2pm AST/ 12pm CST, 10am PST) via Zoom *Recorded for playback* 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 […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your IN-PERSON training! Client-centred and trauma-informed events teach students through dynamic materials and live demonstrations! Our workshop events creates the opportunity for DTC members to learn, hold space, and to boost their confidence alongside peers and our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held from 9:00am […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your IN-PERSON training! Client-centred and trauma-informed events teach students through dynamic materials and live demonstrations! Our workshop events creates the opportunity for DTC members to learn, hold space, and to boost their confidence alongside peers and our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held from 9:00am […]
What is vaginismus and how might it impact the experiences and identities of our clients in birth or reproductive support? This one (1) hour webinar will explore the definition of vaginismus, both clinically and through personal profiles, and how pain or the fear of pain may have implications for sexuality, reproductive preparedness and outcome, relationships, […]
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. […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your IN-PERSON training! Client-centred and trauma-informed events teach students through dynamic materials and live demonstrations! Our workshop events creates the opportunity for DTC members to learn, hold space, and to boost their confidence alongside peers and our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held from 9:00am […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your IN-PERSON training! Client-centred and trauma-informed events teach students through dynamic materials and live demonstrations! Our workshop events creates the opportunity for DTC members to learn, hold space, and to boost their confidence alongside peers and our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held from 9:00am […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your IN-PERSON training! Client-centred and trauma-informed events teach students through dynamic materials and live demonstrations! Our workshop events creates the opportunity for DTC members to learn, hold space, and to boost their confidence alongside peers and our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held from 9:00am […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your IN-PERSON training! Client-centred and trauma-informed events teach students through dynamic materials and live demonstrations! Our workshop events creates the opportunity for DTC members to learn, hold space, and to boost their confidence alongside peers and our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held from 9:00am […]
It's PRIDE month and throughout June Doula Canada will be hosting a number of events and activities to honour our LGBTQ2S+ members and clients! On Monday June 13th at 1:00pm EST you can join Anna Penner, our IE Lead for LGBTQ2S+ communities for some affirmation making, open discussion, and general online fun! This Members Event […]
Webinar: Building Your Birthwork Brand I June 14th @ 8pm AST/ 7pm EST/ 6pm CST/ 4pm PST via Zoom Total cost of learning investment: $35 per participant Recorded for playback. Closed-captioning and transcripts available. This webinar on brand identity development will support members to discover their distinctive voice and strengths as birth workers and to […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your IN-PERSON training! Client-centred and trauma-informed events teach students through dynamic materials and live demonstrations! Our workshop events creates the opportunity for DTC members to learn, hold space, and to boost their confidence alongside peers and our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held from 9:00am […]
Six Module Online Workshop: Babywearing Educator Certificate Program Modern medicine is now recognizing, and proving through research, that the traditional and intuitive actions of keeping a baby close to a parent or caregiver is important and beneficial; compared to not carrying our babies. Using a baby carrier on our bodies is an excellent way to […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your IN-PERSON training! Client-centred and trauma-informed events teach students through dynamic materials and live demonstrations! Our workshop events creates the opportunity for DTC members to learn, hold space, and to boost their confidence alongside peers and our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held from 9:00am […]
Pull out the popcorn, it’s time for a movie night! Join us on June 21st at 6:00pm EST, to watch the award-winning film, Seahorse: The Dad Who Gave Birth.  Following the film, you are invited to stay for a discussion on how to effectively support trans & non-binary parents, facilitated by Anna Penner, IE Lead for […]
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 […]
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.
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for two days of virtual learning! Client-centred and trauma-informed this workshop will go over the materials covered in our typical two-day "in-person" workshop and creates the opportunity for DTC members to sit and hold space with our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held via Zoom from […]
This 14 week program creates the opportunity for DTC members to hold space with an experienced team of instructors and to learn about the relational and holistic aspects of becoming a modern birth worker. When you register for the 14 module Holistic Doula program you are registering to receive training in trauma-focused work, fertility, pregnancy, […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your IN-PERSON training! Client-centred and trauma-informed events teach students through dynamic materials and live demonstrations! Our workshop events creates the opportunity for DTC members to learn, hold space, and to boost their confidence alongside peers and our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held from 9:00am […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your IN-PERSON training on September 18th, 2022 for the Postpartum Doula program! Client-centred and trauma-informed events teach students through dynamic materials and live demonstrations! Our workshop events creates the opportunity for DTC members to learn, hold space, and to boost their confidence alongside peers and our experienced team […]
No fertility journey is alike! Individuals going through a fertility journey will often experience difficult decisions, situations, and roadblocks. Join us for a 90 minute webinar on Monday September 19th […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your IN-PERSON training! Client-centred and trauma-informed events teach students through dynamic materials and live demonstrations! Our workshop events creates the opportunity for DTC members to learn, hold space, and to boost their confidence alongside peers and our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held from 9:00am […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for two days of virtual learning! Client-centred and trauma-informed this workshop will go over the materials covered in our typical two-day "in-person" workshop and creates the opportunity for DTC members to sit and hold space with our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be held via Zoom from […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your online educator training! Client-centred and trauma-informed this workshop will go over the materials covered in our typical one-day "in-person" workshop and creates […]
This 60 minute webinar will host Lorena Murialdo, from Planned Parenthood Toronto, who will lead a discussion about supporting young parents in today's birth and parenting climate. What will this webinar cover? We took it to our DTC crowd to ask them what they would like to learn most about! When we asked our members about […]
It is understandable that most people are confused about what they should be doing to support general health, including immune health, in a world when there is so much information on diet and health. Join Nutritionist Alisa Herriman as she outlines how our nutrition and lifestyle affect our body's capacity to heal, repair, and defend […]
