Carrie's enCircle Birth Doula Skills training is fantastic! I just recently graduated from this 7-week course and I feel surprisingly prepared to go into the birth world and spread my wings. Her training skills are impeccable and the format she offers (small circle of 10 ppl or less) ensures that by the time the training is completed, you've not only learned the information and practiced the skills you'll be using as a birth doula, but you also spend those weeks networking with each other, building relationships and future referral sources, and you've got a nice amount of potential back up doulas in place, as well. Each of these elements are necessary for a successful business as a doula and I walked away from my training with each of these. I cannot say enough good things about Carrie Kenner and this training course. If you're trying to decide between a larger, seminar style training or the small, intimate setting of Carrie's course--hesitate no more and sign up for this training now!! You will not be...
   Read moreCarrie makes you feel welcomed, included and valued in every way. When I was considering birth doula training, I was looking for a training by an instructor who truly understood and was passionate about the craft. Carrie stands out as an instructor who truly wants to make sure that her students understand content, think critically, have hands-on experience, and build a strong support system with both seasoned and peer doulas. I couldn't have asked for a better and more devoted person than Carrie; she has truly had such a meaningful role in my journey in birth and labor support!! I'm a Chicago gal that left my job to pursue my dream to become a doula, moving clear across the country to do so -- Carrie has helped me to more than solidify that this was such a worthwhile decision - my dream has come true! With so much knowledge in the divine art of doulaing - various courses for all levels, connections and ongoing support - you will find great value in...
   Read moreI took Carrie's birth doula training through Big Belly Services in 2014 and it was one of the best professional decisions I have ever made! The skills I learned and the community I built have nourished the seed of my doula/birth professional career that is now beginning to blossom. One thing I really appreciated about it was that is was spread across several weeks instead of a single weekend, which helped to build relationships and integrate the material. I have also taken a couple of Carrie's professional courses for doulas and I love that I can come back for more resources and skills and insight. If you live in the Seattle area and are looking to become a trained doula, I highly recommend...
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