delivered
Course: “Trauma-Informed Practice in Perinatal Support”
A training programme for psychologists, doulas, midwives, breastfeeding counsellors, postpartum support professionals and others who work with women.
Lab: “Before You Touch”
- Programme
- Education and professional development
- Part of
- Midwife and Doula Academy
- Status
- An active educational project.
A practical lab of 12 themed sessions on medical interventions during birth, the psychological aspects of how they are experienced, and the role of support professionals.
The programme combines the review of clinical situations, psychoeducation, practical exercises, professional discussions and algorithms for trauma-informed communication.
Participants learn how to support a woman as she receives information, makes decisions, undergoes procedures and lives through difficult situations.
The lab fosters a culture of consent, respect for bodily boundaries and interdisciplinary cooperation.