CREDENTIALS
Trainings, teachings & Credentials
Thank you for visiting our credentials page. We know that choosing the right Doula for your family is of the utmost importance, and we have provided some of our past trainings and continued dedication below.
Doula Training
DONA Postpartum Doula Recertification
June, 2023
Successfully completed the Postpartum Doula Recertification Program of DONA International
DONA International Summit 2022
October 28-30, 2022
Attended 18 hours of virtual sessions including but not limited to: Supporting Queer Families: the Role of the Doula in Making Spaces Safe; The Postpartum Partner: Exploring the Role of Male Figures and Non-Lactating Support for New Families; Identifying & Supporting Expecting and New Parents At-Risk for Developing a Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder
Postpartum Doula Certification – DONA International Doula
June 30, 2020
Successfully completed the Postpartum Doula Certification Program of DONA International
DONA International Birth Doula Training
February 2018
Successfully completed Birth Doula training
DONA International Postpartum Doula Training
November 2017
Successfully completed Postpartum Doula Training
Volunteer Training
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre
September 12, 19 & 26, 2022
Three part updated PILSC Volunteer Training Sessions lead by founder Aditi Loveridge and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Coach Melissa Foley
Trauma & Sensitivity Training
Trauma-Informed Care eLearning Certificate
August, 2023
Alberta Health Services course on Trauma-informed care
ASIST Certification
September, 2023
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training at the Centre for Suicide Prevention
Criminal Record Checks
Calgary Police Service
July, 2023
Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Records
LGBTQ TRAINING
Trans and Non-Binary Affirmation Training
December 2, 2021
Training focused on using appropriate and inclusive language while working within this community
PREGNANCY & INFANT LOSS TRAINING
Baby Loss Family Advisor™/Loss Doula® by Sherokee Ilse
September 2017
Trained to provide compassionate, informed support to families facing the loss of a baby in miscarriage, stillbirth, or other infant death
FIRST AID & MEDICAL TRAINING
CPR/AED LEVEL C RECERTIFICATION
October 10, 2024
Heart & Stroke, Heartsaver CPR AED -Level C- Adult, Child, Infant Course Recertification
CPR/AED LEVEL C RECERTIFICATION
October 19, 2021
Titan Health & Safety, Ltd. Canadian Red Cross CPR training Recertification
STANDARD FIRST AID – CPR/AED LEVEL C
November 18, 2018
Heart and Stroke Foundation. Successfully completed Standard First Aid-CPR/AED Level C Certification
MENTORSHIP TRAINING
Support Group Facilitator Training – Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Center
September 18, 2021
Training focused on becoming a Peer Support Group facilitator
Peer Mentorship Training – Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Center
February 1, 2020
Completed training to become a Peer Mentor
BREASTFEDING EDUCATION
Part 1, 20 Hour Breastfeeding Course
June, 2018
Furthering my education to better support my clients. Topics included but not limited to The Basics of Human Lactation; Milk Production & Assessment of Milk Transfer; Common Breastfeeding Challenges (e.g. latching difficulties, plugged ducts, engorgement, mastitis, yeast)
Part 2, 30 Hour Breastfeeding Course
April, 2019
Advanced breastfeeding education to further my knowledge. Topics included but not limited to Latch/Suck Challenges; Biochemistry of Human milk; Slow weight gain/failure to thrive; Induced lactation; Contraindications to breastfeeding
SAFETY TRAINING
Alberta Food Safety Basics Certification
July, 2023
Applied food safe practices and procedures