Train with the best in the business!
Our next class begins in October 2024.
Take advantage of our convenient training schedule and get ready for a rewarding career as a certified Doula!
BE the change you wish to see…
Catalyst is an intersectional, equity and justice-focused training that tells you the truth about the many layers of oppression in the US that have led to reproductive injustices-and gives you the insight you need to be part of the solution. This training is for the CHANGEMAKERS!
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Our high-impact curriculum was made for individuals like YOU who want to make a difference for birthing people and babies in your own community. Your lived experience + the catalyst training= a winning combination!
Investing in your skills will build confidence as you step into your new role. Get what you need to begin working as a doula by training with Catalyst.
What will I learn?
Perinatal Health Equity 101
Doula Business Basics
Navigation and Communication Skills
Standards of Care in Reproductive Health
Prenatal, Birth, and Postpartum Support
Birth Biodynamics
Lactation
Created with YOU in mind…
We created the Catalyst training after listening to the concerns of many aspiring doulas who didn’t get what they needed from the “typical” trainings on the market. You deserve better- with the Catalyst training, you’ll get what you’re looking for. Training with us is an investment that will pay off as you successfully step into your role as a SKILLED, CONFIDENT doula. How does it work and what can you expect?
You get an intersectional, equity and justice-focused training that tells you the truth about how many layers of oppression in the US have led to reproductive injustices– and gives you the insight you need to be part of the solution.
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Class dates will be announced soon. Training sites include Wichita, Lawrence, Topeka, Hays, Dodge City, and Manhattan. This certification course includes 80 instructional hours.
Total instructional hours:
Catalyst Doula Training | 80-hr
Enrollment in our 80 hour certification course is $1,500. Merit and need-based full scholarships will be available for trainings at five sites across Kansas. To enroll, contact Pat at pat@ksbirthjustice.org
Yes! The Kansas Birth Justice Society is proud to launch a new initiative to train 200 new doulas across the state.
We aim to break down barriers and create a more inclusive and diverse network of doulas who are equipped to serve all families with dignity and respect.
Scholarships are competitive and awarded based on merit and lived experience. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a deep commitment to promoting birth justice and serving marginalized communities.
Interested candidates should submit an application detailing their background, community involvement, and commitment to birth justice. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with awards granted to those who best exemplify the values and mission of the Kansas Birth Justice Society.
Additional Eligibility Criteria
– Must be a resident of the Wichita area.
– Demonstrate a commitment to promoting birth justice and serving marginalized communities.