After over 25 years of teaching Erica is now offering specialized advanced training for doulas and childbirth educators. These advanced perspectives offer doulas and educators an integrative, mind-body, and evidence-based approach to their practice and teaching.
Applied Polyvagal Theory in Childbirth: Aligning the Mind and Body for Birth™
Have you ever wondered about the WHY behind coping strategies like rhythmic movement, low vocal tones, or position change? Intuitively, we’ve known for a long time what helps people give birth, but Polyvagal theory gives us insight into why these strategies work and opens new possibilities for providing support.
Learn about the underlying neurophysiology of childbirth and how to harness that understanding to guide your students and clients to a better birth experience regardless of the outcome. Registration is open!
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Mindful Doula Certificate
Stay grounded and regulated in your work by learning how to use mindfulness as a tool for nervous system regulation. Your clients can benefit as well since mindfulness is an evidence-based strategy for being with the challenges and discomforts of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. In fact, it compliments all other strategies for coping.
Learn about mindfulness as a daily tool for regulation, as a formal practice, and as a strategy for moving through the process of birth
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Trauma Informed Birth Certificate
At least 70% of the population has experienced trauma and we have no way of knowing who they are or how they are impacted. Being trauma-informed greatly reduces your risk of re-traumatizing someone with your words, actions, or suggestions as you support your clients; and provides you with tools for supporting clients who are experiencing trauma triggers.
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Perinatal Mental Health Certificate
Doulas have a unique opportunity to catch potential mental health concerns early and reduce severity. Learn about the basics of perinatal mental health, how to refer, and how to offer support within your scope of practice.
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