Developing Doulas

Developing Doulas

Details:

• Five full days or longer for the online courses.
• A loving, informal atmosphere designed to help you ‘find the doula within’ in a small, intimate group
• Courses round the UK facilitated by experienced doulas and Breastfeeding Counsellors
• Online courses available which consist of 9 zoom classes and lifetime access to an online course/manual on our courses website.
• Developing Doulas was founded by Maddie McMahon – experienced doula/breastfeeding counsellor and author of ‘Why Doulas Matter’ and ‘Why Mothering Matters’
• Practical skills for birth and postnatal doulas – learning to ‘mother the mother’ by listening, holding the space and supporting informed decision-making
• Time to debrief and explore your own experiences, share and give and receive support within the group
• Explore the role of the doula and what it means to you, your family and the wider community
• Support and information on setting up and getting going as a doula.
• Extensive online course manual that you have lifetime access to.
• One to one sessions at the end of the course to reflect on the course and your future as a doula
• Extend your learning and personal growth and benefit your community with the post-course project and our varied opportunities for additional learning.
• Certificate of completion
• Ongoing support through the Developing Doulas family and our Companionship scheme that provides mentoring and support.
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and development of knowledge and skills through Developing Doulas workshops and work-from-home courses
• Cut price business, marketing and website support available to DD members and half price access to our Doulavation course which widens and deepens the learning from your preparation course.
• The Pam Lacey Award is for women who aspire to support breastfeeding mothers in their community. This awards 20% off the course fees.
• If you come from a marginalised community and wish to become a doula to support that community and need help to finance the course, please do talk to us.
• Payment in instalments welcome.

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