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Kim James
The Simkin Center at Bastyr University
Location: Washington
https://bastyr.edu/simkin-center
- Training offered
- I facilitate DONA International-approved Birth Doula Skills Workshops in 2- and 4-week formats for the Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations at Bastyr University. These 32-hour workshops meet 3 requirements for DONA International certification: 1) The Birth Doula Workshop, 2) Introduction to Childbirth and 3) Breastfeeding for Doulas components. Our workshops are rigorous, robust, fast-paced and equip you with the introductory skills and knowledge to get you successfully started as a Birth Doula.
- Summary of qualifications
- My primary qualification is my active, thriving birth doula practice that I've maintained as a certified PALS and DONA International Birth Doula since 2000 allowing me to remain up to date with local perinatal practices and maintain strong relationships with local hospital leaders. Additionally, I hold current certifications, approvals, and teaching qualifications with DONA International (Certified Birth Doula and Approved Trainer), Lamaze International Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE), International Childbirth Education Association Certified Childbirth Educator (ICCE), Evergreen Perinatal Education Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), Parent Trust for Washington Children Certified Childbirth Educator (CCE), PALS Doulas Certified Doula (CD). I am a voracious consumer of continuing education, and my workshops are constantly and consistently updated to reflect local and national changes in perinatal research and obstetrical practice when they occur.
- Style of teaching
- I believe people come to a doula workshop inherently curious and ready to learn. My job is to: 1) Stoke that curiosity, 2) Push people to grow beyond what they thought was possible to learn in four days, and 3) Increase self-efficacy and confidence so folks use their new skills and knowledge immediately after the workshop. I highly value in-person, hands-on teaching using interactive techniques that allow people to physically practice the doula’s communication and physical comfort skillsets. I also value using accessible, interactive between-class platforms that allow people to learn basic content on their own and then apply those concepts with an instructor and peers for in-person feedback and assessment. Creating welcoming workshops that support people learning as much about themselves as they will about birthing families is always my goal.
- Years offering training
- 15
Languages Spoken
- English
Profile last updated: 11/19/2024 7:38:33 AM
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Really appreciated Kim's facilitation approach !
Testimonial submitted 10/24/2023
Kim was a great trainer. She kept our class on schedgule, answered questions and kept things fun and entertaining. It was a very comfortable classroom setting and I learned a ton.
Testimonial submitted 8/16/2023
Kim is one of the most engaging instructors I have ever had. Her course is immersive, informative, and inclusive; I truly loved Kim's teaching style and learned so much from her. I left her birth doula course confident in my abilities to be a responsive and supportive birth doula. I highly recommend taking any course that Kim James teaches.
Testimonial submitted 3/24/2023
What can I say about Kim other than she is absolutely incredible!! Kim was my instructor for birth doula training back in November 2021 and I couldn't have asked for a better mentor. Even well after training, I have been able to reach out to Kim for advice and further education whenever I have been unsure about something related to a birth I supported or will support in the future. She is kind, extremely knowlegeable, helps guide me in the right direction with links to articles and videos and is so personable. Kim, you are a wonderful person and I am forever grateful to know you!!!
Testimonial submitted 8/12/2022
I had the privilege to have Kim as my birth doula trainer. She is so experienced and shared so much knowledge with us that after my trainig I felt I was prepared to atend my first birth with a lot of confidence. Kim was also very patient and kind answering all the questions that came up and guiding us on how to seek for resources. She's an amazing trainer and a great doula, and for me she became a role model for what I want to became, i really feel luky that I got to be trained by her.. Thank you Kim!
Testimonial submitted 6/24/2022
Rachel Groux
I had Kim James as my instructor for the Birth Doula Training course in the Simkin Center at Bastyr University.
Kim was a wealth of knowledge and through the 4 weeks we spent together in class, she taught not only the basics of what a Birth Doula needs to know, but so much more.
I left her class feeling very prepared for my journey as a Doula. Thanks to her, I have been able to start working immediately and feel confident and prepared with every Birth I attend. I also feel that the tips and tricks she gave us on how to launch our doula business has helped me gain many referrals and clients from the get go.
I would recommend Kim a million times over for training.
Testimonial submitted 6/11/2022
Kim is inspiring and supportive, I highly recommend her training. I attended some of Kim's training: TENS unit, birth doula classes, and hands-on for birth doulas. All these experiences were amazing! She is energetic and welcoming, which makes training smooth and enjoyable, and also so professional and knowledgeable, ready to share lots of good evidence-based information. Thank you, Kim, for being approachable and generous. I can't wait for the next workshop!
Testimonial submitted 6/10/2022
Melissa Kistler
Kim is a warm and dynamic speaker and an excellent teacher. She created a learning environment that was both professional and comfortable, and I came away from training with a higher level of confidence in my skills, as well as the assurance that she would remain available as a future resource. I can't recommend her highly enough!
Testimonial submitted 6/2/2022
I have attended one of Kim's trainings in March. All I can say it was amazing! She is very passionate, talented, charismatic trainer. She knows how to work with students with respect and amazing sense of humor at the same box. Her class was full of evidence-based info, professional tips from her own experience, and overall very engaging and hands on. Can't wait to have a chance to attend her next training!
Testimonial submitted 6/1/2022
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