TRAINING PROGRAMME AND COURSES 2008
We offer the only professional training courses for Soul Midwives in the UK
Practitioner Level 1 is a 3 day non-residential course and level 2 is a two day non-residential course
Lectures take place at Rax House, a beautiful early Georgian town house in Bridport, Dorset, which has been used a private healing sanctuary and family home for many years
It is surrounded by a large, flower and vegetable filled organic garden, and students eat delicious home cooked meals outside in the garden during summer and in the cosy kitchen, beside the Aga during winter

COURSE DATES:
Soul Midwife Practitioner Course Level 2 will be held August 20-21st 2008
Soul Midwife one day introductory course £75 to include lunch and refreshments July 11th 2008
Soul Midwife Practitioner Course Level 1 September 28,29,30th 2008
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT COURSES PLEASE EMAIL: info@soulmidwives.co.uk
PRACTITIONER COURSE LEVEL 1 FEE £750
For acceptance on this course applicants will be interviewed and also asked to write a short summary on why they would like to work as Soul Midwives. We would also recommend attending our one day introductory soul midwife courses before considering working at professional level
Sylabus includes:
history and tradition of soul midwives and exploration of ancient practices
why soul midwifery is becoming important today
understanding the physical and psycho- spiritual dynamics of the dying process, including ego barriers, attachment, working on subtle planes, shamamic techniques, breathing techniques
working with those at the sacred threshhold- using sound both to heal and to create portals, colour, smell, touch, healing techniques, soul symbols, crystals, creating specific energetic essences, massage, acupressure, aromatherapy,therapeutic touch
transfer of consciousness and how to support it
suicides, accidents and sudden death
cultural differences and beliefs
soul pain
counselling, listening and communication skills, recognising unspoken issues, working with the problems, how to know to when refer to other professionals
exploring our own reasons for wanting to be "in service", recognising the pitfalls, ego traps, potential problems and how to cope with them
our own protection as we work, attachments, space clearing, cord cutting, nurturing and re-plenishing ourselves
practice management. Safe and ethical practice. Professional boundaries. Setting up a practice. Insurance. Marketing, integrating with other disciplines.
SOUL MIDWIFE LEVEL 2 PROFESSIONAL PRACTITIONER COURSE FEE £400
Syllabus includes:
using, divining and creating soul symbols
intercedence
shape shifting, dynamic energy work, and soul healing
spirit release
music therapy
psychomanteaum work
our regular lecturers include :
Felicity Warner
A writer, broadcaster and lecturer for more than 25 years is founder of www.hospiceoftheheart.org- the internet's first web based hospice which re-visions, de-medicalises and campaigns for increased compassion in our approaches to end of life care
Regarded as an expert in communicating all aspects of death and dying, her UK workshops are hugely popular. She is also a member of the Guild of Health Writers, a qualified Reiki master and healer and experienced soul midwife. In her spare time she delights in living life as joyfully as possible
Elizabeth Baines specialist care palliative care nurse
Lu Jones Multi practitioner therapist and medical intuitive
Michael Chamberlain British Acadmey of Sound trained expert
Helen Chetna Lawless shamanic practitioner
Dee Dade counsellor and Reiki master
BOOKING A COURSE:
To book a course please either 'phone us (01308 427393) during normal office hours (Mon-Fri) and we will send you an application form
Upon receipt of your form we will reserve your place and send you further information and an invoice. We will hold your place for five working days from the invoice date.
All bookings are taken on a 'first come first served' basis. In the event of a course becoming fully booked prior to us receiving your booking form, we will notify you promptly and offer you alternative dates.
Payment: We ask for a deposit of £50, with the balance payable one month prior to the course date.
Cancellations and Refunds
We understand that due to unforeseen circumstances you may be unable to attend a course that has been booked. With this in mind, we have the following policy to try and be as fair as possible to all:
For cancellations over one month prior to the course date - loss of deposit only or the option to rebook on another date and retain the deposit.
For cancellations less than one month prior to the course dates - no refund unless we can fill the place, in which case we will provide you with a refund of the course price less the deposit.
We reserve the right to change dates due to unforseen circumstances at this end. However, every effort will be made to avoid this and in such circumstances we will offer a full refund or alternative dates.