Workshops
Many expecting and new parents feel overwhelmed sorting through the endless advice, suggestions, books, routines, and so on. As Birth & Postpartum Doulas, this is where we come in! We have the skills and knowledge to offer the cliff-notes on various options for our clients as they determine the approach that is best for their family. Each Workshop below is designed to help you to expand your knowledge and better serve your clients in this way. With each offering you will also receive relevant resources to utilize and share with your clients.
Providing Clients With Sleep Support
Does every client you work with seem to be asking you when their baby will sleep through the night, nap longer, or be able to follow a more consistent schedule? This class is specifically designed to help you better understand science of infant sleep to best support your clients in forming healthy sleep habits from the beginning. We will discuss sleep cycles, biological norms, safe sleep, calming techniques, age appropriate "schedules", and how to help clients managing expectations. Come armed with your questions and to be ready to practice some new strategies! *Private Instruction & Group Classes are available. Please contact me directly for current schedules.
Does every client you work with seem to be asking you when their baby will sleep through the night, nap longer, or be able to follow a more consistent schedule? This class is specifically designed to help you better understand science of infant sleep to best support your clients in forming healthy sleep habits from the beginning. We will discuss sleep cycles, biological norms, safe sleep, calming techniques, age appropriate "schedules", and how to help clients managing expectations. Come armed with your questions and to be ready to practice some new strategies! *Private Instruction & Group Classes are available. Please contact me directly for current schedules.
Circle of Security Parenting
Over the course of eight-part series we will discuss how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Based on decades of research the Circle of Security model helps parents and caregivers to understand children’s emotional world, learn to identify their emotional needs, and support their ability to successfully manage these emotions. Furthermore, it helps to enhance the development of self esteem and honor the innate wisdom and desire for each child to be secure. *This series is exclusively offered as a Group Class. Please contact me directly for current schedules.
Over the course of eight-part series we will discuss how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Based on decades of research the Circle of Security model helps parents and caregivers to understand children’s emotional world, learn to identify their emotional needs, and support their ability to successfully manage these emotions. Furthermore, it helps to enhance the development of self esteem and honor the innate wisdom and desire for each child to be secure. *This series is exclusively offered as a Group Class. Please contact me directly for current schedules.
If you would like to learn more about upcoming Workshops and other Professional Development opportunities, please contact me today! There is no fee and no obligation, just a chance to explore the options further.