Supporting the initiation and nurturing
of emerging and experienced doulas.
Level 1
Doula Immersion
A 4-Day Intensive Immersion + 6 Month Mentorship
17-20 March, 2022, Online
A COMPREHENSIVE DOULA EDUCATION PROGRAM for those ready to step into doula work for the first time, professionals who already work with pregnancy in the pre- and post-natal period, and birth companions seeking nurturing and professional guidance.
Curriculum
+ THE FOUNDATIONS
Understanding Childbirth Physiology and Anatomy
Experience-based Knowledge + Practice
Scientific Evidence on Common Birth Topics
Concepts of Pain Management and Pain Perception
Foundations of Hypnosis for Pregnancy & Birth
Breastfeeding + Postpartum Care
Overview of Birth Paradigms, Resources and Practical Skills
Bio-mechanics and Balance in Pregnancy and Birth
Waterbirth
Essential Breathing: Lineages + Techniques
Hypnosis for Birth
+ THE INTANGIBLE
Tuning Your Perceptions
Activating Touch and Quiet Mind
Guidance on Your Own Intuition
Concepts of Tuning, Perception, Balance, Existence and Being Present
Useful practices to apply to pregnancy (e.g. amplifying vitality in the tissues, balancing anatomical structures, lightening breathing, calming the mind, establishing connection through touch between partners)
Breathing
Understanding Foundations of Breathing
Meditations
Self-Care Practices
Rituals
Closing Ceremonies (references from the whole planet)
Prenatal Trust-building, Care and Connections
Guidance for holding sessions with pregnant and postpartum families
Narratives of Birth and Birth Work
Learning through real stories and experience
Holding Space for Loss and Celebration
+ IN CONTEXT
Ethics, Equity and Evaluating Obstetric Biases
Autonomy and Responsibility at Birth
Intercultural Care References
Keys to Working With Diverse Populations
Representative Communication
Understanding Family Needs, Identities, and Structures
Defining The Doula Role
Practices and Discipline for Self-Development
+ IN PRACTISE
Doula Community
How to Grow Trust Networks with Other Doulas and Care Providers
How to Establish Back-Up Doula Relationships
Establishing Your Doula Business
How to Interview Families
How to Position Your Practices Among Other Care Providers
How to Determine Rates
How to Draft Contracts
How to Represent Your Work in the Public Sphere/Market
Resources for Getting Started
Addressing Conflict with Diplomacy, Clarity, and Compassion
Contracts and Codes of Practice
+ REINTEGRATION
Mentorship
6 Monthly Sessions
Debrief Births
Gather in Community
Troubleshoot Practical Questions
Exchange Stories and Resources
Support with Family (“Client”) Referrals
Practical Guidance in applying learned techniques and protocols
Evaluation Process
Participants choose a date to present an essay or presentation pertaining to a topic given at the end of the immersion.
All participants are encouraged to use mediums in which they are familiar and fluent to communicate. Multi-sensory methods are welcomed. This can include any form (e.g. written word, video/film, audio, art, textiles, song, ritual, storytelling, sculpture, academic argument, etc.)
Each participant will be encouraged to attend at least 3 births within the evaluation period. Each experience with a family will be debriefed with mentorship. Guidance connecting with families will be part of this process.
We facilitate learning that honors the birth companion as an embodied human being who can offer a quality of presence and enhanced perception for the care and well-being of those we serve.
Guides
Camalo Gaskin
doula, ritual guide, author
and lecturer on obstetric culture
Marcello Windolph
certified Fasciatherapist MDB,
perceptual educator
Registration
To register, please contact Camalo Gaskin at info@centerfordoulapathways.com or fill out the form by clicking below. We schedule in-person (or online) informal interview, so that you can ask questions to know this pathway is right for you.
Enrollment Opens: March, 2022
Immersion Dates: 17-20 March, 2022
Mentorship + Evaluation Closes: September, 2022