Birth work is one of the most potent places of “working” life. At this threshold between here and ‘the great beyond’, energy can be strong, things can change fast (or be incredibly slow!) and the doula’s job is to stay present and grounded as parent and baby ride the waves. This class is designed to …
This course provides students with information necessary to utilize their education and qualifications in a professional capacity. Students are introduced to business planning and development, marketing strategies, systems for business set-up and record keeping/financials. Skills such as creativity, resourcefulness and critical thinking are vital to succeeding in the business arena where change is constant and …
This course supports students in researching and presenting on topics related to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Hands-on skills supporting infant feeding are essential for a Doula. This course provides grounding in the biomedical history of breastfeeding and human milk research and also gives Doula students the ability to practically and non-judgmentally support supplementation and formula feeding, to understand common barriers to breastfeeding, and knowledge of the infant feeding choice landscape through …
The practice of yoga is more than a thousand years old and is a fundamental resource in many cultures for maintaining health and wellness. Students are introduced to harmonizing breaths, postures and visualizations that can be taught to their clients for inner balance and physical relaxation.
Acupressure is a therapeutic massage that can be used alone or in conjunction with acupuncture and herbal medicine. Through both theoretical and practical components, students learn the basic principles and common therapeutic techniques, learn how to treat various common syndromes, and gain an understanding of how to apply those in a therapeutic setting. Emphasis will …
An integral part of most natural therapies is nutrition. Since food is a primary source of energy, it has a great potential to influence our health. In order to utilize the power of food we must understand its nature and function. Foods have their own specific temperatures, flavours, and actions, as well as affinities for …
Tai Qi Chuan is the Chinese system of healing that uses specific movements and exercises that are intended to harmonize and improve both body and spirit. This course, containing both theoretical and practical components, introduces students to the fundamental theories and practices of Tai Qi Chuan. Emphasis is placed on movement and breathing techniques leading …
Herbs have been used for millennia to assist in childbirth. This course covers the fundamentals of herbal medicine in the context of pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and baby and child care.
Communication, coordination and connection are the guiding topics of this course. We discuss various family systems and scenarios and how to increase the field of support for our clients by identifying areas of need and assisting with creative problem solving that brings community together around the postpartum person. Through this course students will be able to understand, support …
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