NONAĀ® ADVANCED TRAININGS Ā· CONTINUING EDUCATION
Advanced training for doulas and birth educators
Continuing education and professional development for practicing birth professionals
Nona's Advanced Doula Trainings provide continuing education and professional development for practicing doulas and childbirth educators.
Advanced trainings at a glance
Deepen your capacity to support clients through birth and beyond.
Nona's Advanced Doula Trainings provide continuing education and professional development for practicing doulas and childbirth educators. These trainings integrate neurophysiology, mind-body perspectives, and evidence-based practice to deepen your capacity to support clients through birth and beyond.
When you develop an understanding of how deeply the physiology of birth is impacted by our relationships, environments, and psychology, you will have the necessary foundation to apply all other labor support skills with intention.
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Applied Polyvagal Theory in Childbirth
Aligning the Mind and Body for Birthā„¢
Why nervous system understanding matters: This course explores the underlying neurophysiology of childbirth and explains why specific coping strategies, such as rhythmic movement and vocal tone, can support clients in labor. Participants learn how to apply nervous system insights to guide students and clients more confidently.
Professional recognition and CEUs: Continuing education units (CEUs) are available through DONA International, supporting your ongoing professional credentials and lifelong learning goals.
A NOTE ON POLYVAGAL THEORY
Some of the underlying anatomical and mechanistic claims of polyvagal theory have recently been refuted. While Porges is actively involved in the debate, I use polyvagal theory as an organizing framework for teaching purposes, recognizing that the ventral and dorsal vagus language may be outdated.
ERICA KROLL, LPC
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Future advanced certificates
These trainings integrate neurophysiology, mind-body perspectives, and evidence-based practice.
Three advanced certificates are in development. Sign up for news and announcements below to hear when enrollment opens, or email Erica with questions.
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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. 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.
ABOUT YOUR TRAINER
Erica is a perinatal expert with 25 years in the field
Erica has been teaching mind-body childbirth education for over 25 years, is a perinatal therapist, and a retired doula. Learn about why she is bringing insights from Polyvagal Theory to childbirth education and support.
NONAĀ® ADVANCED TRAININGS
Take a deep dive into the neuro-psycho-social event of childbirth
Applied Polyvagal Theory in Childbirth is open now Ā· CEUs available through DONA International
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