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This course will help you to: Recognize what is common to experience about mental health in the perinatal period Be more familiar with all different perinatal mood and anxiety disorders Be able to recognize the symptoms if it happens to your clients Know what the risks and contributing factors are Know strategies to help partners […]
Yoga Tools for Birth Professionals: A One Hour Webinar, with Angela Jackson In this webinar we will cover; What are “Yoga tools” How can you use these tools with your clients What is the scope of practice Why would you want to take the full course How much of a commitment is this course And […]
You are registering for the 12 week Perinatal Support Program (Fertility Doula, Labour Doula, and Postpartum Doula). Webinars will be held each Tuesday at 8pm EST via Zoom (90 minute sessions) on the following dates: March 2nd March 9th March 16th March 23rd March 30th April 6th April 13th April 20th April 27th May 4th […]
Welcome! Fertility Support training is just a few clicks away. *Please note: there is no webinar/ workshop on the listed "Event" day, it is simply set as start date so that course registration can remain open.... for when you're ready to begin! Once you have registered you will be provided with a welcome email and […]
Doula Canada is now offering a comprehensive introduction to reproductive herbalism - menstruation to menopause! This course will help you grow in your general awareness of safe use of herbalism and allow you to expand your knowledge. Note: this is not a certification but an introductory training. All herbal discussions look at the materia medica […]
Welcome! Fertility Support training is just a few clicks away. *Please note: there is no webinar/ workshop on the listed "Event" day, it is simply set as start date so that course registration can remain open.... for when you're ready to begin! Once you have registered you will be provided with a welcome email and […]
Join Doula Canada for two days of virtual learning! Our Labour Doula certification program is now live and online. This workshop will go over the materials covered in our typical two-day "in-person" workshop and will allow our members the opportunity to sit and hold space with our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be […]
Registrants recognize that this 9 week workshop and its material will become available until Monday April 12th, 2021. Doula Canada is now taking pre-application/ registrations for the Spring 2021 session of our Birth Trauma Support workshop. This is an online workshop that has 9 weeks of module content, 2 opportunities for one-on-one check-in mentorship calls, […]
Join Doula Canada for two days of virtual learning! Our Postpartum Doula certification program is now live and online. This workshop will go over the materials covered in our typical two-day "in-person" workshop and will allow our members the opportunity to sit and hold space with our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be […]
Join Doula Canada for two days of virtual learning! Our Perinatal Educator certification program is now live and online. This workshop will go over the materials covered in our typical two-day "in-person" workshop and will allow our members the opportunity to sit and hold space with our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be […]
This is an 8 module program that begins on May 24th, 2021! 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 in's and out's of pelvic floor health and how you can support. An email from your instructor will […]
Join Doula Canada for two days of virtual learning! Our Postpartum Doula certification program is now live and online. This workshop will go over the materials covered in our typical two-day "in-person" workshop and will allow our members the opportunity to sit and hold space with our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be […]
Join Doula Canada for two days of virtual learning! Our Perinatal Educator certification program is now live and online. This workshop will go over the materials covered in our typical two-day "in-person" workshop and will allow our members the opportunity to sit and hold space with our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be […]
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, […]
Join Doula Canada for two days of virtual learning! Our Labour Doula certification program is now live and online. This workshop will go over the materials covered in our typical two-day "in-person" workshop and will allow our members the opportunity to sit and hold space with our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be […]
Join Doula Canada for two days of virtual learning! Our Postpartum Doula certification program is now live and online. This workshop will go over the materials covered in our typical two-day "in-person" workshop and will allow our members the opportunity to sit and hold space with our experienced team of instructors. The workshop will be […]
The Power of Whole Foods Date: September 9th at 7pm EST via Zoom* Details: Alisa Herriman, instructor for the Supporting Nutrition Preconception to Postpartum course, will be hosting a live Zoom webinar for DTC members on the power of whole foods. This webinar will not be recorded and interested persons are encouraged to register early […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for two days 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 a day of virtual learning! Our comprehensive and educator created certification program is live and online. This workshop will go over the materials covered in our typical "in-person" workshop and creates the opportunity for DTC members to sit and hold space with our experienced team of instructors. The […]
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, […]
Join Ibunkun, starting September 20th! This is an 8 module program that begins on September 20th, 2021 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 in's […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for two days of virtual learning! Our client-centered and counsellor developed Postpartum 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 […]
DTC trainings have been offered globally since 2001. These trainings are: - client-centered - trauma informed - culturally responsive - advocacy based - community focused - emphasizes biological, psychological, and social aspects of childbirth and parenting - evidence-based - taught by birth workers with global experience in birth work, counselling, teaching, and advocacy This workshop […]
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! 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! Our client-centered and counsellor developed Postpartum 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 […]
Bundle our trauma webinar series & save! Receive 4 webinars for the cost of 3. Event dates: October 28th @ 7pm EST November 7th @ 1pm EST November 21st @ 1pm EST November 27th @ 1pm EST *Please note that these webinars are not recorded due to the sensitive nature and the creation of a […]
Join Kayt Ward, Indigenous Inclusion and Engagement Lead for a workshop on intergenerational trauma for doulas. This workshop will highlight Indigenous history and experiences, however is transferable to a wide variety of contexts. By the end of this workshop you will be able to: Describe and give examples of intergenerational trauma in the birth and […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for three days of learning in Toronto, ON! DTC trainings have been offered globally since 2001. These trainings are: - client-centered - trauma informed - culturally responsive - advocacy based - community focused - emphasizes biological, psychological, and social aspects of childbirth and parenting - evidence-based - taught by […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for two days 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 […]
Doulas serve as a critical system of support for clients and families. In working from this lens we can create spaces for our clients informed environments that help mitigate the impacts of trauma and grief. There are overlaps in trauma-informed and grief-informed approaches. Both approaches acknowledge that the person experiencing trauma and/or grief is embedded within a […]
Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for two days of virtual learning! Our client-centered and counsellor developed Postpartum 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 a day of virtual learning! Our comprehensive and educator created certification program is live and online. This workshop will go over the materials covered in our typical "in-person" workshop and creates the opportunity for DTC members to sit and hold space with our experienced team of instructors. The […]
December 9th @ 7pm EST 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 – Diabetic specific pregnancy diet. Class includes: PDF workbook and […]
Welcome! Fertility Support training is just a few clicks away. *Please note: there is no webinar/ workshop on the listed "Event" day, it is simply set as start date so that course registration can remain open.... for when you're ready to begin! Once you have registered you will be provided with a welcome email and […]
DTC trainings have been offered globally since 2001. Our vocationally registered trainings are: - Client-centered - Trauma informed - Culturally responsive - Advocacy based - Community focused - Emphasizes biological, psychological, and social aspects of childbirth and parenting - Evidence-based - Taught by birth workers with global experience in birth work, counselling, teaching, and advocacy […]
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 […]
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 […]
