TRAINING

TRAINING PROGRAMME AND COURSES 2010

We offer the only professional  training and mentoring programmes for Soul Midwives in the UK, although many of our students also come from as far away as the USA, South Africa, New Zealand and Europe


Since the courses started five years ago, many students have returned to refresh their skills , share new ideas and techniques and receive continued inspiration and support from our tutors and , most importantly, from each other. We are a lively group of thinkers and practitioners and growing all the time 

People, from all walks of life and of all ages come on our introductory days. From these, a significant number become practising Soul Midwives working within their own communities. This is our greatest reward in providing this programme and we regard our growing team of soul midwives as a truly international family

Through our links with expert practitioners in both orthodox and complementary medicine, we are constantly developing and expanding our course material .We aim to take a very practical and heart-based approach to the spiritual and sensitive aspects of death and dying which is the crux of our work


Courses


INTRODUCTION TO SOUL MIDWIVING

This is a one day introduction to the role and scope of the work of the Soul Midwife. It's an exciting, hands on, experiential day exploring ideas, techniques and diagnostic guides within the framework of the five stages of dying .

Lunch and other refreshments are provided


PRACTITIONER COURSE LEVEL 1

This course is designed to give you the basic skills you will need in order to begin to Practise as a Soul Midwife, or companion to the dying. After completing this course many students feel confident enough to approach care homes or hospices to offer their services as volunteers, in order to gain more practical experience in working with the dying

Many students on this course are already working as carers or therapists, nurses or doctors or priests and are seeking to extend their existing skills. But anyone feeling a call to do this work will be accepted with no experience as long as their motives for the work are compassion, integrity and devotion.
Each course is limited to a maximum of six people and great care is placed in order to create a supportive and nurturing experience for students

For acceptance on this course applicants will be asked to write a short summary on why they would like to work as Soul Midwives. Attendance on the one day introductory soul midwife course is normally required .

Subjects covered include: The five stages of dying and diagnosing and using the relevant tools and techniques for each stage.
Breathwork, visualisation, touch. helping someone to plan a good death for themselves ,dealing with unfinished business and death bed wishes. Protection as we work, attachments, space clearing, cord cutting, nurturing and re-plenishing ourselves, safe and ethical practice. Professional boundaries. Setting up a practice. Insurance. Marketing, integrating with other disciplines

PRACTITIONER COURSE LEVEL 2

This two day course explores more fully the dynamics of the Soul, deeper aspects of the dying process and how the interface between the dying and the living

Subjects covered include: Continuing Bonds ( working with the newly dead and beyond) divining and creating soul symbols and mandalas as a therapeutic tool, intercedence and working with specific guides, shape shifting, dynamic energy work, sacred ritual, exploration of the psychomanteaum

STUDY DAYS  We run an exciting selection of stand alone  day courses  at various time of the year covering  many associated subjects 

Study Days :

A day of celebrancy, simple ritual and prayers
Jam Che- Gentle Touch for the Dying
Flower Remedies for Soul midwives"
Laments, chants, music and singing to the dying

Pure Energy work  techniques for the dying

For available dates please check the Courses page for details