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Foundations of Doula Practice is open to anyone, including those who have not trained with us, because we want ALL doulas to be successful. Join our experienced Foundations Coaches during this nine meeting course, designed to help you focus on your target clients; set up your practice paperwork; decide on a media/marketing strategy; develop your vision for your doula life; prepare for client meetings, and to support you through your first birth support experiences. Foundations of Doula Practice meets every two or three weeks in a small group. You also receive a one hour one on one session with your Coach, which you can take advantage of at any time. How to Register: To complete your registration, please use select your preferred course date below. After you’ve selected your course date, click “Add to Cart” and complete your purchase by paying in full or by arranging a payment plan with Paypal.
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Our Postpartum Doula Training is designed to empower postpartum doulas in supporting families when an infant has complex care needs and in helping parents find harmony in a new household. When families are delayed in or won’t be bringing home a baby, our postpartum doulas specialize in nurturing the family through their grief and adjustment process. This three-day in-person workshop covers key topics and support techniques to help postpartum doulas better serve their client families.
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Join other providers as you earn 32 CME’s and develop your patient care skills in a supportive environment. Learn about the interpersonal neurobiology of the brain; what’s happening in the laboring brain; develop trauma informed interaction skills and communication strategies that cut through your implicit bias. Be the provider with the lowest cesarean rate and best outcomes in your practice - all the while offering culturally congruent care. Rather than offering surface knowledge, the DTD Doula Training for Providers emphasizes skill development and connection to the values that led you to become a provider. You will return to your workplace transformed, inspired, and more capable of offering person centered care to patients and colleagues alike. Register 90 days before your course begins for a $250.00 discount! Use the coupon code “EarlyProv”! July 28 - August 2, 2025 Baker's Sunset Bay Resort Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin November 3-7, 2025 Private Estate in Southeast Las Vegas, Nevada February 23-27, 2026 Residence Inn Fort Myers Sanibel Fort Myers, Florida
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Connect with our Founder and curriculum author, acclaimed doula expert, Dr. Amy Gilliland, to review topics, techniques, or business practices of your choosing. These one-on-one sessions are meant to help you explore and better understand the topics or techniques of your choosing. How to Register: To complete your registration, please click “Add to Cart” and complete your purchase by paying in full or by arranging a payment plan with PayPal PayLater. Once confirmation is sent to our administrative staff, they will follow up to schedule and plan your session with Dr. Amy.
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Connect with our DTD Doula Trainer for a tailored, one-on-one session to help you explore and better understand the topics or techniques of your choosing. These sessions are tailored to your unique needs. How to Register: To complete your registration, please select your preferred trainer below. After you’ve selected your trainer and the number of sessions, click “Add to Cart” and complete your purchase by paying in full or by arranging a payment plan with PayPal PayLater. Once confirmation is sent to your trainer of choice, they will follow up to schedule and plan your session.
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Facilitated by our Director of Postpartum Programs, Jaime, that is designed to help you focus on your target clients; set up your practice paperwork; decide on a media/marketing strategy; and to support you through your first birth support experiences. How to Register: To complete your registration, please use select your preferred course date below. After you’ve selected your course date, click “Add to Cart” and complete your purchase by paying in full or by arranging a payment plan with Paypal. Tuesdays, starting November 19, 2024 and ending on April 22, 2025 Between 9 am and 11 am CST.
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Meet virtually with other postpartum doulas from all over the country with varying levels of experience and diverse cultural viewpoints to go over the core books in our primary postpartum reading list. If you are a certified DTD doula and elect to join this book club, you will receive six DTD continuing education hours (CE’s) for your participation which count towards your recertification. How to Register To complete your registration, please use select your preferred Book Club start date below. After you’ve selected your course date, click “Add to Cart” and complete your purchase by paying in full or by arranging a payment plan with Paypal. Registration fee does not include the cost of books. Postpartum Book Club dates 2025 with Jaime Healy-Plotkin Meets on Tuesdays at 12pm (CST): Starting Tuesday April 29 with meetings on the following dates: May 20 June 10 July 1 July 22 August 12
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Dr. Amy Gilliland is continuously working on new material covering all aspects of the doula journey, which are made available online, for our Advanced Learning Community. With one annual fee, you can take as many courses as you like, as many times as you’d like! Get conference-level materials, earn continuing education hours (CE) and gain knowledge in the comfort of your own home while exploring topics like:
- DTD Community
- DTD Postpartum Course
- Powerful Prenatal Relationships
- Recognizing the Previously Traumatized Person in Labor
- Your Social Brain
- Business and Marketing for New Doulas
- DTD Birth Film Festival
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Meet virtually with other doulas from all over the country with varying levels of practice and diverse cultural viewpoints to go over the core books in our primary reading list. The Book Club Bundle includes participation in six sessions, each covering a different topic. Receive DTD continuing education hours (CE’s) for your participation. How to Register: To complete your registration, click “Add to Cart” and complete your purchase by paying in full or by arranging a payment plan with PayPal PayLater. You will receive a link directly from the instructor to select your start date. Registration fee does not include the cost of books.