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Holistic Doula Comprehensive Training Application

Welcome to our Holistic Doula Training program, where we empower individuals to become skilled and caring birth companions, helping families embark on their journey into parenthood with confidence and grace.

Our comprehensive Holistic Doula Training is designed for individuals who believe in the power of a holistic approach to childbirth and are eager to make a positive impact on the birth experiences of others. A holistic doula recognizes that pregnancy, birth, and postpartum are not just physical events but deeply emotional and spiritual journeys as well.

What You'll Learn:
- Comprehensive Birth Knowledge: Gain a deep understanding of childbirth, the anatomy of pregnancy, and the stages of labor.
- Holistic Practices: Learn holistic approaches to pregnancy and birth, including nutrition, relaxation techniques, and natural pain management.
- Emotional Support: Develop essential skills for providing emotional support, active listening, and nurturing the mind-body connection.
- Cultural Competence: Understand the importance of cultural sensitivity in doula care and how to support individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Postpartum Care Basics: Explore postpartum support and healing, including breastfeeding, newborn care, and the emotional well-being of new parents.
Why Choose Our Training?
- Experienced Instructors: Learn from experienced doulas who are passionate about sharing their wisdom and expertise.
- Inclusive Environment: We welcome individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, fostering a diverse and supportive learning community.
- Certification: Upon completion of our program, you'll have the opportunity to earn certification as a holistic doula, enhancing your credibility and marketability.
- Personal Transformation: Not only will you gain valuable skills, but you'll also undergo a personal transformation, deepening your connection to the birthing process and your ability to provide empathetic care.
We are very glad to know you are interested in participating in our program and achieving all of your dreams. Please carefully read this application. Make sure the information you provide is complete and accurate. Also, please do not leave any blank space. Once your application has been received and processed, a representative will reach out to you with additional information. If you have any question/issue, do not hesitate to reach us at contactdoulaife@cherishinglifebeginnings.com.

We look forward to guiding you this year!

Short questions
We ask you to briefly talk about your main idea and points, being concise and direct as well as explanatory. Everyone will NOT be accepted into this program. We are seeking highly motivated, passionate, creative, and dedicated students to be a part of this program. How you answer the following questions and your essay response is how you will be selected for the program.

You MUST answer all short questions completely. Do not leave any section blank. If it does not apply to you, put N/A in the answer box.
In no more than 150 words explain why do you want to participate in the CLB Holistic Comprehensive Training Program*

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What are your future goals when it comes to aiding your birth communities and how will these goals aid with alleviating the healthcare maternal crisis for BIPOC women?*

0/100

Essays
Essays are the opportunity for you to differ yourself from others and shine. Be direct, descriptive, and creative. This is your time!

You are about to write two essays: one Personal Statement, which the prompt is the same for all applicants. In addition, you will also need to work on a Writing Supplement, which you will be able to choose from the five options listed below.

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Your Personal Statement is very important for us to better understand who you are. Please write your Personal Statement in no less than 250 words and more than 650 words and based on the prompt below:

Personal Statement Prompt: Birthwork is so rewarding yet requires a lot of time, energy, and planning. As an inspiring "Doula" or Gatekeeper (Mabawabu!), describe the current state of the communities you want to service and how the goals and values will is aid with increasing more satisfactory, healthy, and peaceful births.
Personal Statement*

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Your second essay is your Writing Supplement. Now, you have the opportunity to detail more about yourself. You will be able to pick one out of the five (5) essay prompts below. Please bear in mind that you need to write your essay in no less than 250 words and no more than 650 words.

Be awesome. Be creative. Be yourself.
Writing Supplement Prompts: choose the one you are writing about.*

What are you passionate about when it comes to birthwork?How do you plan to use the Training to expand your career into birth work?How do your values and goals align with being a Birth Gatekeeper?Why are Birth Gatekeepers (Doulas) important and what roles do they perform to assist a Mother Earth in experiencing a healthy pregnancy and labor?Other
Writing Supplement*

0/650

Attachments
In order to better evaluate you, we ask you to attach some documents. Please, notice that we ask you to send all the documents in good quality and in one of the following formats .PDF or .JPEG.

The limit size per file is 500kb.

Required ONLY for those requesting financial support

- Two most recent electricity bills; (in only one file)

- Your paychecks from the last three months
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Submission
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By clicking the box below, you agree that you have submitted to us your true and accurate information and are aware that we will not use this information with the exception of evaluating your credentials into the program. Also, please note that once you submit this Application Form you will not be able to do any changes or remove any information. You confirm to be submitting only truthful information, otherwise your Application may be canceled and you will not be able to readmit for the future CLB Holistic Comprehensive Doula Training Programs. Please allow 72 hours for processing and your steps in joining the Holistic Comprehensive Doula Training Program. The cost of the program is $799.99 plus applicable taxes which includes your tuition and technology fees, supplemental reading materials and videos, and a customized doula bag. You will receive a confirmation email if accepted into the program and will be invoiced via PayPal once your application is approved. Payments plans are accepted.*

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