As part of your certification process and required reading learners will submit their book review on the 2020 updated release of GentleBirth - Your Positive Birth Begins Here. The book is available on Amazon and other online stores. Your book review will be part of your final certification.

The book is also available to download as a digital resource as part of the GentleBirth App.

If you prefer a hard copy you can purchase your book here.

US/Canadian Learners - https://amzn.to/2Bk2ORR

European Learners - https://amzn.to/31m3GQb

I'm looking forward to supporting and inspiring you as you work through your training.

Please let me know the email address associated with your FB account if you are not already linked with me on social media so I can add you to the group. I regularly posts articles, new research and learning tips to support your journey as a GentleBirth Educator. Even if you are not a regular user of Facebook this group will be a valuable addition to your knowledge base.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

All 3 modules can be completed concurrently.

• Mindfulness for Birth Professionals (6 week training)
• GentleBirth Childbirth Educator Certification
• Hypnosis Fundamentals

In the past students have found it helpful to complete the 'workshop experience' before attempting the Hypnosis Fundamentals Assessment.I recommend leaving the workshop experience until you are almost finished so you can see how it all comes together in a 2 day class.  

Try using GoogleKeep for taking notes and screenshots. Here's a short tutorial.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_TKmYg9M6o

If you prefer to complete each section consecutively and do not have prior training in hypnosis techniques we recommend leaving Hypnosis modules until last.

Once you have completed all of your assigned courses begin your Instructor Business Training.

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Tracy and the GentleBirth Team

Reminder - most trainee educators work through the CBE content and Mindfulness content at the same time. The mindfulness training is more experiential with short practices and the beginning of more awareness of your thought patterns, than 'book' learning so it's easy to include during your day. Mindfulness for Birth Professionals takes 6 weeks to complete.

As you progress through the content some materials are available to download you'll see a download link at the bottom right of several papers/worksheets.

Please note regular mindfulness practice is required throughout your training. The GentleBirth app allows you to track your progress and minutes of practice. Proof of ongoing practice is required to complete your certification (a screenshot of your practice tracking will suffice).

Lesson Summary

As part of the GentleBirth Educator certification process, learners are required to submit a book review of the 2020 updated release of GentleBirth - Your Positive Birth Begins Here. This book is an essential resource and is available through multiple platforms:

• Available for purchase on Amazon and other online stores
• Digital download included in the GentleBirth App
• Hard copy purchase links:
  • US/Canada: https://amzn.to/2Bk2ORR
  • Europe: https://amzn.to/31m3GQb

The book review is a key component of the final certification. Learners are encouraged to stay connected through social media, particularly Facebook, to access ongoing support including articles, new research, and learning tips from the GentleBirth Team. To join, share the email associated with your Facebook account.

Certification Training Structure:

• All 3 training modules can be completed concurrently:
  • Mindfulness for Birth Professionals (6-week training)
  • GentleBirth Childbirth Educator Certification
  • Hypnosis Fundamentals
• Recommended Approach:
  • Complete the 'workshop experience' near the end to integrate learning in a two-day class
  • Students with no prior hypnosis training should consider completing hypnosis modules last

Additional Resources and Tips:

• Use tools like Google Keep for taking notes and capturing screenshots. A tutorial is available here: Google Keep Tutorial
• Mindfulness training is experiential and involves short daily practices to increase awareness
• Several downloadable materials are included throughout the course for enhanced learning
• Ongoing mindfulness practice is mandatory to achieve certification; progress can be tracked using the GentleBirth App, and a screenshot of practice minutes is required as proof

After completing all assigned courses, learners should begin their Instructor Business Training. For any questions or support during the process, Tracy and the GentleBirth Team encourage you to reach out.