What: A Year of Myths, Mandalas, and Storytelling

For whom: Birthing From Within mentors/doulas and members

When: Offered in 4 stand-alone quarters: January 6th - March 3rd, 2019; April 7th - June 2nd, 2019, July 7th - September 1st, 2019, October 6th -December 1, 2019. Sunday afternoons, 1-3:30 pm PST.

Where: Online

Facilitator: Pam England 

Cost: Choose from two tuition levels:

A. The Indispensable Story Medicine Chest : each quarter includes 3 prerecorded lessons, study guides, and live group calls. $150/quarter

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 B. The Medicine Chest with Mentoring includes personal email feedback on homework plus two private consultations on recordings of you as a storyteller while mentoring a client or leading a visualization. (spaces limited- registration for this opportunity will be done directly with Pam England)

Description:  The dark, chilly nights of winter are the traditional time to gather for storytelling, by candlelight or the hearth, with mugs of warm drinks. We story-lovers and storytellers will begin our year-long pilgrimage through ancient ruins, castles, villages, and skyscrapers in every corner of the world where myth, folktales, and heroes were born and are still alive. When spirit moves us, we'll take up ben and brush to adorn our unique story-mandalas with motifs, patterns, and characters.

First, you will learn where to find the Medicine hidden within a story. Knowing this will allow you to distill the story into a potent tincture that will quicken hope, healing, and insights. A well-told story creates context  and cohesion for the fragmented and disparate parts of our being, widens our perspective to see new possibilities, and puts us in touch with the strength and courage that is needed to move forward in times of hesitation or despair.

This indispensable course is open to everyone who is a : Self-motivated learner who loves hearing and telling stories and wants to tell great stories as Medicine for yourself, your family, and as a mentor in various professional settings. There will be 12 live consultation calls, one each month.

Each month you will receive:

1. Monthly pre-recorded "fireside chat" videos from Pam England, exploring the healing power and timeless meanings of selected stories
2. An inspirational study guide
3. Recommended reading list
4. Suggestions for practice

Syllabus:

Quarter 1: 

January 6th: An Orientation to Myths, Mandalas, and Storytelling: One Thousand and One Nights; Damascus Nights

February 3rd: Creation Stories: The Hullupu Tree; Cosmic Egg Stories/ Stories about Fate, Destiny, and Necessity: Myth of Er, The Keys of Destiny

March 3rd: Masculine/Feminine Principles; Numerology; Parade of Archetypes: Theseus and the Minotaur 

Quarter 2:

April 7th: Journey of the Soul, stories within stories: The Golden Ass of Apuleius/ Search for Beloved, Develop the Feminine, Metamorphosis: Psyche and Eros

May 5th: His-stories of Obstetrics and Midwifery

June 2nd: Fabulous Fairytales and Folktales: African and African American Folktales; One Thousand and One Nights

Quarter 3:

July 7th: Gathering Bits and Pieces for your Boat of Quotes: Homeopathic Doses of Storytelling Medicine

August 4th: Inspired Biographical Heroic Journeys

September 1: Legends

Quarter 4:

October 6th: Medicine Stories for Grief, Anxiety, and Unworthiness

November 3rd; Medicine Stories for the Wounded Masculine

December 1: The Great Mother and Divine Birth Stories

What: Birth Art Distance Course

For Whom: Open to All (members receive a discount)

When: 2019 Dates coming soon!

Where: Online

Facilitator: Pam England

Cost: $225

Description: Birthing From Within's unique Birth Art Process has been helping expectant parents and birth professionals for over 30 years. This fantastic and popular six-week online distance course is designed by Pam England for people who work with pregnant parents and their partners. Each week you will experience and embody the Birth Art Process for yourself, as you learn through readings, lessons, assignments, and live conference calls. In addition, you will practice leading private birth art sessions and how to use birth art in group classes. 

All homework assignments are due 24 hours prior to the live call. Please plan accordingly. *Should circumstances prevent you from attending a live meeting, you can still listen to the recorded webinar lesson at your earliest convenience, then join plan to join the next week's live meeting.

What: Business Skills for Birth Professionals

For Whom: Open to All (members receive a discount)

When: March 27, 2019

Where: Online

Facilitator: Carrie Kenner

Cost: $60

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Description: Once you have completed your training course, there lurks the necessity of creating your birth business.  This part of being a successful birth professional often gets overlooked, and is the leading cause of burnout. 

There are many important skills a birth professional needs to know in order to run their business smoothly. This workshop is for those just starting out, as well as those who need some fine-tuning on the behind-the-scenes part of being a birth professional. While this course is geared for birth professionals, it is open to anyone who is opening or running a small business.  If you are planning to enroll in the Birthing From Within certification programs, this course may be taken before or after your mentor or doula training.

In this workshop you will learn how to:

• Differentiate the pros and cons of business structures that a birth professional may use
• Research the laws, regulations and licensing requirements for your business in your area
• Get tips on how to set your fees, and about how to volunteer while creating a healthy income
• Track income & expenses into financial spreadsheets
• File taxes for various entities
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What: Business Basics for Birth Professionals

For Whom: Open to All (members receive a discount)

When: April 24, 2019

Where: Online

Facilitator: Carrie Kenner

Cost: $60

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Description: Once you have set up your business, you need to get seen.  How do you reach your target market? How do you differentiate your business from other birth professionals in your community?  

In this workshop you will learn how to:

• Identify your niche market
• Develop a marketing strategy and plan
• Craft the language and statements to resonate with your ideal client
• Embrace an abundance mindset
• Constructively network in your birth community