Sacred Space Doula Training offers you a profound
and
compassionate approach to assisting and supporting parents
in their journey
into parenthood.

This workshop is an introduction to the world of
being a doula -
whether you are planning a career move or just wanting to
assist
at a friend or family member’s birth.

After your introductory workshop you will be
equipped with many
new skills that can be used practically with clients as well
as to
deepen your own personal preparation.

 

This intensive workshop is structured over 3 days.

It is intended as a time for retreating within and contemplation.
For you to
hold the sacred space of birth you need time to discover
the doula within you.

Your heart and mind will explore new and old issues and open up
to many new,
exciting possibilities.

This takes time and energy that is best focused
away from our
everyday lives.

 

This workshop is open to all who wish to explore
this dedicated
career. There are no restrictions placed on attendees except the

willingness to explore within themselves new depths, the dedication
to hold the
sacred space of birth and the honour of witnessing the
miracle of life.
It can
be the ideal introduction to doulahood or a refresher
and in-depth workshop for
seasoned doulas.

 

After the beginning workshop, for those wishing to
complete their
doula certification there are specific requirements to fulfill.

This part of the programme is for those who have decided that this
is the path
that they wish to explore.

 

The home study portion to be completed includes:

 

       Documenting several
births.

•        Writing your impressions
  and thoughts of what you
         have learned at each birth and how this will assist
  you
         in future births.
•        A reading list with
  introspective notes
•        List of ongoing
  education
•        A brief self assessment
•        Completion of the home
  study packet.

 

The completion of your home study depends on your
personal
commitment and life situation.
It can be completed between 6 months to
2 years.

If you haven't completed the home study within 2
years you will
need to repeat the workshop.
Special circumstances will always
be taken into account and
extensions will be given if asked for.

 

Upon registration an information packet will be
emailed to all
participants outlining in depth the entire process.

This workshop will comply with the guidelines set
out by
DOSA – Doulas of South Africa organisation.

 

For more information regarding Sacred Space Doula
trainings
please visit http://www.doulatraining.co.za

For more information regarding DOSA
Doulas of
Southern Africa organisation
please visit http://www.doula.org.za

 

 During this 3 day workshop you will learn:

 

Birth in our culture

How our culture influences the way we birth
and
think about birthing

How this affects you as a doula/mother/woman

 

Bag of agreements

What agreements do you carry

How do these affect your birthing clients.

 

Holding the space

How to support yourself

How to support a labouring mother

 

Deep listening

Hearing the unspoken meaning behind your client’s
words

Validating your client’s experiences

 

Deepest questions

What motivates you

How to motivate others

 

Coping with the unexpected /pain

Building a solution focused mindset

Creating a non outcome focused mindset

Building a pain coping mindset with pain coping
practices

 

Labourland

Understanding new and known territory of birth

Physiology of birth

 

Energy of birth

What energy is present at birth

How to effectively support at births

 

Compass of birth

Viewing the different perspectives of birth

Mother, father, baby and culture's perspective

Knowing how each one is affected emotionally,

physically, spiritually and psychologically

 

Fear in its many dimensions

Finding and confronting fear, worries, concerns as
a doula

Assisting clients to find and confront fears,
worries and concerns

 

Caesarean awareness

How to birth by caesarean

What a doula needs to know when birth isn't going
according
to plan

 

Building a relationship with clients

How to build and maintain relationships

What to cover in prenatal visits

 

Self care and introspection

Inner preparation

How to take care of yourself so as not to burn out

Setting up your practice and networking

The nitty gritty of building your new business

 

Schedule of 21 workshop hours

 

Dates and times:

Cape Town

Johannesburg

Durban

 

Workshop commences with registration from 8:00

Each day workshop will begin promptly at 9:00 till
17:00 

We will have tea breaks in the mid morning and
mid
afternoon with lunch from 12:00 till 13:00.

Your investment is R3000.00 for the introductory
workshop.