🌿 Full Embrace Doula Training: Birth Support Skills Workshop – July 26–27 in Anchorage 🌿
đź“Ť In-person Weekend Workshop
🕙 Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
đź“Ś Hosted by Due North Support Services LLC, led by Dalecia Young
This no-cost weekend workshop is open to all—whether you’re supporting a loved one or exploring birthwork as a new path. It’s a core part of the Full Embrace Doula Training, which includes a 20-hour virtual course, hands-on learning, and access to our Community-Supported Doula Program—a unique initiative that connects trainees with families seeking community-based care across Alaska.
🌸 What We’ll Cover:
The role of a doula or birth support person
Emotional, physical, and informational support for families
Prenatal advocacy and decision-making support
Trauma-informed care and cultural humility
Hands-on comfort measures and labor positioning
Postpartum care and protecting recovery time
Boundaries, scope, and holding space with care
This workshop is:
âś” Rooted in cultural responsiveness
âś” Designed through an Alaska-specific, trauma-informed lens
âś” A meaningful step toward doula certification
🌻 Meals provided each day | Breastfed infants warmly welcomed
We strive to create a space where caregivers can fully participate.
đź”— Apply here:
https://www.duenorthsupportservices.com/upcoming-events
✨ Application required to reserve your spot.
✨ Priority is given to BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and rural applicants—but all are welcome to apply.
🪻 Participants may also be eligible for stipends and continued mentorship if pursuing Full Embrace certification.
This workshop is made possible by the support of:
University of Alaska Anchorage • State of Alaska Department of Health • Alaska Birth Collective
Funding Acknowledgment:
This opportunity is fully funded by the State of Alaska’s Maternal Child Death Review (MCDR) / Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Prevention (MMVP) program, which helps expand access to culturally matched, community-rooted birth support across Alaska.
🧡 Questions?
Email:
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More info: www.duenorthsupportservices.com
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