This webinar examines the role of implicit bias in the management of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and its impact on marginalized communities. Participants will uncover strategies to foster trust and improve communication in clinical interactions while exploring culturally sensitive approaches to GDM management. The session highlights evidence-based interventions, including tailored nutrition counseling, glucose monitoring, and pharmacotherapy that address the unique needs of underserved populations. Attendees will also gain insight into the role of allied health professionals in delivering team-based care that mitigates social and economic barriers. Join us to enhance your practice and advance patient-centered care for all.
Cost: $0.00
Instructor(s):
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Thursday April 17 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
This training event meets once for 1 hours.
Reports Aren't Supports: Mandatory Reporting Harm Reduction: From direct services providers and social workers to community-based responders this workshop is designed for anyone interested in learning how to navigate the realities of mandatory reporting while building meaningful, community-based harm reduction practices. We will explore the impacts of current mandatory reporting policies and practices, build mandatory reporting harm reduction skills, and discuss organizational and community practices for supporting people experiencing violence and harm.
Cost: $0.00
Instructor(s): Shannon Perez-Darby
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Wednesday April 23 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets once for 2 hours.
Sibling Doula Support: Getting Started equips birth and postpartum professionals to support young children during the arrival of a new sibling. Training Includes: Understanding a sibling doula’s role in birth and postpartum care; Age-appropriate emotional and practical support for children; Engaging activities and comforting strategies during transitions; Effective communication with parents and birth professionals; Preparing for different birth settings and scenarios; and Business basics for launching or expanding sibling doula services. This training ensures doulas can confidently help families navigate sibling transitions with ease and care.
Cost: $40.00
Instructor(s): Jordan Davison
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Thursday April 24 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets once for 1 hours.
This 90-minute webinar explores the intersection of systemic racism, perinatal care, and the unique challenges faced by global majority communities. This webinar is for all professionals who serve perinatal clients/patients and are looking for practical tools to reduce harm, challenge biases, and provide culturally responsive care that centers healing, liberation, and equity for BIPOC families.
Cost: $0.00
Instructor(s): Desirée Luerene Israel, PhDc, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW, CBS
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Wednesday and Thursday April 24 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets once for 2 hours.
Would you like to be both a Childbirth Educator and a Doula at births? The “BirthWorks Experience” is the best way to support women before and during birth. Your doula clients will sit right in your childbirth classes! Save time and money by attending BirthWorks combo immersion ACED (Accelerated Childbirth Educator and Doula) Workshop! Receive streamlined requirements, your own personal Mentor and a home self-study program. (This immersion is only for those motivated to complete two BirthWorks certification training programs simultaneously – Childbirth Educator and Birth Doula). This Workshop is one of the major requirements for ACED Certification. Details on other Requirements to Certify are online, and the Certification fee is separate.
Cost: $800.00
Instructor(s): Cathy Daub, Founder of BirthWorks
This is a live, virtual training event.
This training event meets from May 1 to May 4.
Meets Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
This training event meets 4 times for a total of 44 hours.
As a doula, your work is deeply rewarding, but the nature of client-based income can be unpredictable. This session will provide practical strategies to help you navigate financial fluctuations, plan for long-term stability, and build wealth. We’ll discuss how to prepare for inconsistent income, ensuring you have a financial cushion during slow periods or unexpected time off. You'll also learn how to plan for retirement, even without a traditional employer-sponsored plan. We’ll explore ways to grow your money through smart saving, investing, and business strategies, along with essential financial literacy best practices to help you manage your finances with confidence. By the end of this session, you'll have actionable steps to create financial security, so you can continue your vital work with peace of mind.
Cost: $45.00
Instructor(s): Jane Moshi-Malloda
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Saturday May 3 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets once for 4 hours.
Your Whole Life Doula LLC and PAILAdvocate
🌿 Announcing PAILAdvocate Pregnancy & Infant Loss Bereavement Support Training 🌿 Are you a doula, healthcare provider, or compassionate support person looking to deepen your understanding of pregnancy and infant loss? Our Pregnancy & Infant Loss Bereavement Support Training equips you with the skills and knowledge to offer meaningful care to families navigating miscarriage, stillbirth, fatal fetal diagnoses, neonatal loss and more. 🗓 Sign up before March 17th to take advantage of our payment plan options and secure your spot! IF YOU ARE A SWEDISH PROGRAM DOULA OR AN AGENCY INTERESTED IN HAVING YOUR DOULAS TAKE THIS TRAINING PLEASE EMAIL ME FOR A DISCOUNT! OFFERING A DISCOUNT CODE TO BIPOC AND LGBTQIA2S+ DOULAS/PROFESSIONALS PLEASE EMAIL ME! Together, we can create a world where no family walks this path alone. 💜 PAILAdvocate Course Created by Nneka Hall, Trainer Keli Schurman-Darby of YourWholeLifeDoulaLLC
Cost: $500.00
Instructor(s): Keli Schurman-Darby
This is a live, virtual training event.
This training event meets from May 17 to May 18.
Meets Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets 2 times for a total of 16 hours.
A foundational professional lactation training course for aspiring Black IBCLCs and folks who support Black families. This course provides students with lactation-specific educational hours that qualify for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) 95-hour requirements. This training provides the student with a basic knowledge in: Anatomy, biochemistry of lactation, communication & counseling, clinical documentation, equipment use in lactation, ethical & legal considerations of lactation, introduction of complimentary foods, latch & position, pathology of lactation, pharmacology & toxicology, physiology, public health & advocacy, weaning, and more!
Cost: $825.00
Instructor(s):
This is a live, virtual training event.
This training event meets from October 1 to October 3.
Meets Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets 3 times for a total of 45 hours.