Foundations of Doula Practice covers these topics: Week 1: Who Am I? Who Is Supporting Me? Week 2: Getting Out of My Own Way and Who Are My People? Week 3: What is my Vision for My Doula Practice? What is my Purpose? Week 4: How Am I Compensated? What are my Rewards? Week 5: How Will People Know What I’m Doing? Getting the Word Out Week 6: How will I Organize Everything? How Do I Implement my Plan? Week 7: Beginning The Client Relationship Week 8: Doulaing in Times of Grief and Loss Week 9: Creating A Team with Medical Staff; Revisit Your Vision Tamara Thompson has been a doula for eight years, is the mother of seven children and is returning from bereavement leave to spread her wisdom among other doulas! She is a member of Maroon Calabash and is a founder of the Harambee Village Doula Program. Her doula business is Mother Earth Doula Services. Tamara is especially interested in helping Black doulas to be successful. REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 4!
Cost: $500.00
Instructor(s): Tamara Thompson, CLC
This is a live, virtual training event.
This training event meets from April 3 to June 12.
Meets Wednesday from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Central Standard Time
This training event meets 9 times for a total of 15 hours.
DONA International Certification Department
Certification office hours for current certification packet holders are available every second Tuesday of the month at 9:00 am PT /12:00pm ET. RSVP or sign up for a time by clicking the link below.
Cost: $0.00
Instructor(s): Teri Nava Anderson, Director of Certification, DONA International
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Tuesday April 4 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets once for 1 hours.
Join your fellow doula community online for a day filled with speakers, connections and skill-building at one of our DONA International meetup events this year! Spend the day learning with fellow doulas all while earning DONA contact hours for recertification. Increase your knowledge base, make professional connections, and be re-charged in your business with our theme Supporting Families: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Registration is $10, and includes entrance to the event, available continuing education hours, and an opportunity to hear from excellent speakers, as well as connect with fellow doulas and DONA International leaders.
Cost: $10.00
Instructor(s):
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Thursday April 6 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
This training event meets once for 4 hours.
Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations
Want more information about our Birth and Postpartum Doula Workshops? Are you interested in becoming a birth or postpartum doula? Are you a practicing doula looking for ideas? Do you have questions about the Doula Certification process via DONA? Meet with our Birth and Postpartum Doula Instructors! to get your questions answered!
Cost: $0.00
Instructor(s): Laurie Levy, Kim James & Tracy McPhillips
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Monday April 10 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets once for 1 hours.
DONA International Certification Department
Certification office hours for current certification packet holders are available every second Tuesday of the month at 9:00 am PT /12:00pm ET. RSVP or sign up for a time by clicking the link below.
Cost: $0.00
Instructor(s): Teri Nava Anderson, Director of Certification, DONA International
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Tuesday May 2 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets once for 1 hours.
Join your fellow doula community online for a day filled with speakers, connections and skill-building at one of our DONA International meetup events this year! Spend the day learning with fellow doulas all while earning DONA contact hours for recertification. Increase your knowledge base, make professional connections, and be re-charged in your business with our theme Supporting Families: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Registration is $10, and includes entrance to the event, available continuing education hours, and an opportunity to hear from excellent speakers, as well as connect with fellow doulas and DONA International leaders.
Cost: $10.00
Instructor(s):
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Thursday May 4 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
This training event meets once for 4 hours.
Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations
Want more information about our Birth and Postpartum Doula Workshops? Are you interested in becoming a birth or postpartum doula? Are you a practicing doula looking for ideas? Do you have questions about the Doula Certification process via DONA? Meet with our Birth and Postpartum Doula Instructors! to get your questions answered!
Cost: $0.00
Instructor(s): Laurie Levy, Kim James & Tracy McPhillips
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Monday May 8 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets once for 1 hours.
Just now, imagine how a baby kangaroo feels, warm and snuggled in his mother’s pouch. A newborn human baby wants and needs that same feeling. Now we know the physiology of nurturescience and the importance of mother/baby skin-to-skin, for all infants whether full term or premature. In fact this is linked to their survival in the growing field of primal health and to their health as adults. Come join us for this FREE one-hour introduction to our Kangaroula Workshop led by Nils Bergman, MD and Jill Bergman. Become inspired to learn more. Audience – birth professionals and birthing parents.
Cost: $0.00
Instructor(s): Nils Berman, MD and Jill Berman
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Monday May 23 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
This training event meets once for 1 hours.
DONA International Certification Department
Certification office hours for current certification packet holders are available every second Tuesday of the month at 9:00 am PT /12:00pm ET. RSVP or sign up for a time by clicking the link below.
Cost: $0.00
Instructor(s): Teri Nava Anderson, Director of Certification, DONA International
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Tuesday June 6 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets once for 1 hours.
Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations
Want more information about our Birth and Postpartum Doula Workshops? Are you interested in becoming a birth or postpartum doula? Are you a practicing doula looking for ideas? Do you have questions about the Doula Certification process via DONA? Meet with our Birth and Postpartum Doula Instructors! to get your questions answered!
Cost: $0.00
Instructor(s): Laurie Levy, Kim James & Tracy McPhillips
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Monday June 12 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets once for 1 hours.
Join your fellow doula community online for a day filled with speakers, connections and skill-building at one of our DONA International meetup events this year! Spend the day learning with fellow doulas all while earning DONA contact hours for recertification. Increase your knowledge base, make professional connections, and be re-charged in your business with our theme Supporting Families: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Registration is $10, and includes entrance to the event, available continuing education hours, and an opportunity to hear from excellent speakers, as well as connect with fellow doulas and DONA International leaders.
Cost: $10.00
Instructor(s):
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Thursday June 15 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
This training event meets once for 4 hours.
The B.L.A.C.K. Course 45 Hour Lactation Education Course - ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA RESIDENTS ONLY!
The B.L.A.C.K Course is facilitating the 45 Hour Lactation Course led by and for aspiring Black lactation professionals and Non Black Accomplices supporting Black Communities. The Course will be taught virtually; Wednesday, June 21 - Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Class will not be held on Saturday and Sunday. This cohort is Exclusive to Alameda County residents and/or Individuals providing services to Alameda County children ages 0-5 and their families. This training costs $750 per registrant. Through the generous support of First 5 Alameda County, this training will be free to those who reside in Alameda County and those who support and provide services to children 0-5 and families in Alameda County. This 45 hours course qualifies towards to IBLCE 95 lactation specific educational hours required for the IBCLC exam. CEUs will be provided to those who request them. CERPS are not provides at this time.
Cost: $0.00
Instructor(s):
This is a live, virtual training event.
This training event meets from June 21 to June 27.
Meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets 5 times for a total of 45 hours.
DONA International Certification Department
Certification office hours for current certification packet holders are available every second Tuesday of the month at 9:00 am PT /12:00pm ET. RSVP or sign up for a time by clicking the link below.
Cost: $0.00
Instructor(s): Teri Nava Anderson, Director of Certification, DONA International
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Tuesday July 4 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets once for 1 hours.
Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations
Want more information about our Birth and Postpartum Doula Workshops? Are you interested in becoming a birth or postpartum doula? Are you a practicing doula looking for ideas? Do you have questions about the Doula Certification process via DONA? Meet with our Birth and Postpartum Doula Instructors! to get your questions answered!
Cost: $0.00
Instructor(s): Laurie Levy, Kim James & Tracy McPhillips
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Monday July 10 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets once for 1 hours.
Join your fellow doula community online for a day filled with speakers, connections and skill-building at one of our DONA International meetup events this year! Spend the day learning with fellow doulas all while earning DONA contact hours for recertification. Increase your knowledge base, make professional connections, and be re-charged in your business with our theme Supporting Families: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Registration is $10, and includes entrance to the event, available continuing education hours, and an opportunity to hear from excellent speakers, as well as connect with fellow doulas and DONA International leaders.
Cost: $10.00
Instructor(s):
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Saturday July 22 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
This training event meets once for 4 hours.
Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations
Want more information about our Birth and Postpartum Doula Workshops? Are you interested in becoming a birth or postpartum doula? Are you a practicing doula looking for ideas? Do you have questions about the Doula Certification process via DONA? Meet with our Birth and Postpartum Doula Instructors! to get your questions answered!
Cost: $0.00
Instructor(s): Laurie Levy, Kim James & Tracy McPhillips
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Monday August 14 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets once for 1 hours.
Join your fellow doula community online for a day filled with speakers, connections and skill-building at one of our DONA International meetup events this year! Spend the day learning with fellow doulas all while earning DONA contact hours for recertification. Increase your knowledge base, make professional connections, and be re-charged in your business with our theme Supporting Families: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Registration is $10, and includes entrance to the event, available continuing education hours, and an opportunity to hear from excellent speakers, as well as connect with fellow doulas and DONA International leaders.
Cost: $10.00
Instructor(s):
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Saturday August 19 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
This training event meets once for 4 hours.
Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations
Want more information about our Birth and Postpartum Doula Workshops? Are you interested in becoming a birth or postpartum doula? Are you a practicing doula looking for ideas? Do you have questions about the Doula Certification process via DONA? Meet with our Birth and Postpartum Doula Instructors! to get your questions answered!
Cost: $0.00
Instructor(s): Laurie Levy, Kim James & Tracy McPhillips
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Monday September 11 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets once for 1 hours.
Join your fellow doula community online for a day filled with speakers, connections and skill-building at one of our DONA International meetup events this year! Spend the day learning with fellow doulas all while earning DONA contact hours for recertification. Increase your knowledge base, make professional connections, and be re-charged in your business with our theme Supporting Families: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Registration is $10, and includes entrance to the event, available continuing education hours, and an opportunity to hear from excellent speakers, as well as connect with fellow doulas and DONA International leaders.
Cost: $10.00
Instructor(s):
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Tuesday September 26 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
This training event meets once for 4 hours.
The B.L.A.C.K. Course 45 Hours Lactation Education Course
The B.L.A.C.K Course is facilitating the 45 Hour Lactation Course led by and for aspiring Black lactation professionals and Non Black Accomplices supporting Black Communities. The Course will be taught virtually; Wednesday, October 4 to Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Class will not be held on Saturday and Sunday. This 45 hours course qualifies towards to IBLCE 95 lactation specific educational hours required for the IBCLC exam.
Cost: $750.00
Instructor(s):
This is a live, virtual training event.
This training event meets from October 4 to October 10.
Meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets 7 times for a total of 45 hours.
Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations
Want more information about our Birth and Postpartum Doula Workshops? Are you interested in becoming a birth or postpartum doula? Are you a practicing doula looking for ideas? Do you have questions about the Doula Certification process via DONA? Meet with our Birth and Postpartum Doula Instructors! to get your questions answered!
Cost: $0.00
Instructor(s): Laurie Levy, Kim James & Tracy McPhillips
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Monday October 9 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets once for 1 hours.
The 2023 conference will be a multi-day event held in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. We are planning for interactive live sessions where participants will gain important new skills while also connecting with doula colleagues. The in-person aspect of the event will once again bring us together to learn, grow, reflect, and celebrate the work of the doula and the future of our profession. EARLY BIRD REGISRATION APRIL 1 - MAY 15. The Summit focuses on key areas for professional growth offering continuing education hours for recertification with DONA International. Full attendance meets both the birth doula and postpartum doula recertification requirement. The DONA International Summit is one way we continue to provide the highest standard of evidence-based training and education to our members. The core conference qualifies as formal continuing education for doula recertification and trainer reapproval with DONA International and most other certification organizations.
Cost: $495.00
Instructor(s):
This is a live, virtual training event.
This training event meets from October 18 to October 23.
Meets Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets 4 times for a total of 15 hours.
The B.L.A.C.K. Course Blactavist Peer Counselor Support 24 Hour Training
Black Breastfeeding Peer Counselors Are Essential! The B.L.A.C.K Course is facilitating the 24 Hour Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training led by and for aspiring Black lactation professionals and Non Black Accomplices supporting Black Communities. The Course will be taught virtually; Friday, November 3 to Sunday,November 5, 2023. Why Take The Blactavist Peer Counselor Support Training? Many in the lactation field started their careers as breastfeeding peer counselors. Actually, The B.L.A.C.K. Course team started in peer capacities. If you are a breastfeeding/lactating person who would like to support your community this is the course for you! This 24 hours course provides students with entry level lactation specific education to provide optimal peer support. Students will learn the basics of counseling, latch and position, milk production, how to prepare for breastfeeding, and facilitating breastfeeding support groups. All from the Black perspective!
Cost: $250.00
Instructor(s):
This is a live, virtual training event.
This training event meets from November 3 to November 5.
Meets Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets 3 times for a total of 24 hours.
Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations
Want more information about our Birth and Postpartum Doula Workshops? Are you interested in becoming a birth or postpartum doula? Are you a practicing doula looking for ideas? Do you have questions about the Doula Certification process via DONA? Meet with our Birth and Postpartum Doula Instructors! to get your questions answered!
Cost: $0.00
Instructor(s): Laurie Levy, Kim James & Tracy McPhillips
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Monday November 13 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets once for 1 hours.
Learn how to reduce postpartum discomforts with African-American practices in this one-day, six-hour intensive, live webinar.
Cost: $750.00
Instructor(s): Shafia Monroe
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Tuesday November 14 from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets once for 6 hours.
Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations
Want more information about our Birth and Postpartum Doula Workshops? Are you interested in becoming a birth or postpartum doula? Are you a practicing doula looking for ideas? Do you have questions about the Doula Certification process via DONA? Meet with our Birth and Postpartum Doula Instructors! to get your questions answered!
Cost: $0.00
Instructor(s): Laurie Levy, Kim James & Tracy McPhillips
This is a live, virtual training event.
Meets Monday December 11 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
This training event meets once for 1 hours.