Course Description

The DTI Alliance Program is open to professionals, organizations, businesses, and community members working with birthing individuals and is committed to utilizing DTI’s Compass of Care in their practice. Everyone in this league will be trained through our online program which features SDM®, cultural competency, and entrepreneurship tools to build your business. Once completed, program participants are eligible to join The DTI Alliance. The DTI Alliance includes: chiropractors, childbirth educators, birth centers, midwives, doulas who trained with other organizations, nonprofits, obstetricians, acupuncturists, store owners, and others in the birth field. Being part of The DTI Alliance means annual recognition and perks for you and your business.

Doula Trainings International

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome!

    • Program Overview
  • 2

    Slow Doula Method®

    • About SDM®

    • Part 1: SDM® Introduction

    • Part 2: Communication

    • Part 3: Slow

    • Part 4: Doula

    • Part 5: Method

    • Power of Language

    • Handouts and Reading

    • Handout: SDM® Components

    • Handout: SDM® Tips to Connect You Back

    • Handout: SDM® Unconditional Support for the Support Person

    • Handout: What is DTI's Slow Doula Method®?

    • Handout: Printable Cards

    • Optional Reading: Deadly Delivery by Amnesty International
  • 3

    Cultural Competency in Birth Work

    • Part 1

    • Part 2

    • Part 3

    • Expert Affiliate Video: Trevor MacDonald

    • Additional Information and Exercises
  • 4

    Understanding Your Brand

    • Introduction

    • Branding: Part 1

    • Branding: Part 2

    • Creating Your Brand Identity

    • Finding the YOU in Your Brand

    • Branding Exercise Example
  • 5

    DTI's Compass of Care

    • Introduction

    • Compass of Care

    • Blog Post Assignment