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Teen Doula Training

At DTI, we believe all teens are marginalized in the reproductive health space.

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About

Our Teen Doula Program is a 3 day training to support teens as they make choices for their reproductive health that are informed and evidence based. During this training we will provide: 

  • a container for young adults to freely share, learn, and explore
  • resources for teens to grow into reproductive advocates and  support those around them
  • a community of like-minded teens to support each other
  • an entrepreneurial spark for reproductive health

When

What’s included

  • $300 stipend for each participant
  • Lunch and snacks over the 3 days
  • DTI Full-Spectrum Training Manual
  • Additional learning materials
  • Access to additional learning content on the DTI online learning platform
  • Option to complete certification program

 

What is a Doula

  • The history of doulas and what the term means 
  • What do doulas do? 

This is the Body

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Hormones 
  • Myths / facts / taboos

Reproductive Justice and Cultural Humility 

  • Bodily autonomy
  • Consent
  • Medical Complex / Medical Bias
  • Maternal mortality rate
  • Racial disparities in birth

Advocacy 

  • What does it mean to hold space? 
  • Active Listening 
  • What is DTI’s Slow Doula Method®?
  • The Power of Language
  • The Art of Questioning

Reproductive Health 

  • Introduction to Reproductive Health
  • Hormones 
  • Puberty 
  • Pleasure
  • Cycle awareness 
  • Birth Control Options
  • Abortion
  • Pregnancy 
  • Birth 
  • Postpartum 
  • Loss 
  • Fertility

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To be considered for the teen doula training, please fill out the application below. You will receive an email, no later than 2 weeks before your selected training.

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