TRAUMA-INFORMED DOULA WORKSHOP SERIES
Read below about two new exciting online workshops!
Workshop:
“Building Emotional Safety in the Birthing Space”
Facilitator: Renee Brochu, Registered Social Worker and Full Spectrum Doula
Date: February 24th, 2025
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Cost: $50.00
For: Doulas of all varieties, open to anyone regardless of geographical location
A recorded version will be given to those who purchase their spot but cannot make the time. The recording will last a week from date of live recording
What can you expect:
This workshop is designed to equip doulas with the skills to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients can express themselves freely.
Topics:
Active listening skills for trauma survivors
Validating emotions and experiences
Supporting clients with triggering experiences (flashbacks, dissociation, etc.)
Setting and maintaining boundaries in a trauma-informed way
Building trust through non-verbal cues and a calming presence
Workshop:
“Understanding the Difference Between Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma and Burnout in Doula Work.”
Facilitator: Dr. Teela Tomassetti, Registered Provisional Psychologist and Perinatal Researcher
Date: March 21st, 2025
Time: 12:00-2:30 pm
Cost: $50.00
For: Doulas of all varieties, open to anyone regardless of geographical location.
A recorded version will be given to those who purchase their spot but cannot make the time. The recording will last a week from the date of live recording.
What can you expect:
This workshop is designed to equip doulas with the knowledge to understand themselves on a deeper level. Doulas are an incredible role, one that can make such a difference in someone's birth experience before, during and after. However, as caregivers in such an impactful space, Doula's are like little sponges, taking in not only the energy of the space but often trauma.
For many, they leave the birth having soaked up so much, sometimes not even knowing it or having the tools to drain it all out and go on to the next birth. This begins to compound and can lead to Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue and Burnout symptoms.
Attend the workshop to learn how to identify the difference between the three and begin to create a plan to take good care of yourself because, as we know, the birthing community needs you!
