Hi Reader, Are you… A. Exploring a career as a healing or helping professional? B. Thinking about being a doula? C. Trained as a doula but just getting started? D. A doula with a thriving practice? Most people who end up at D started at A. But most people who start at A think of more traditional helping and healing roles, such as being a therapist, nurse, body worker, doctor, or social worker, and never considering being a doula. What a missed opportunity! The fact is, many people don’t even know about doulas or have a limited understanding of doulas. Let’s see about your doula IQ and whether you know about the benefits of being a doula. Take this TRUE or FALSE quiz:
Now, let’s check your understanding of doulas:
Wherever you are in the process of being a healing or helping professional, each step has its advantages and challenges:
And remember this important fact: You can start out as a doula 🌟 without student debt 🌟 in as little as a 40-hour training Imagine, a thriving career you can begin almost immediately to bring you years of satisfaction. 😇 As you know, I work primarily with the As, Bs, and Cs to become a D. If you need help along the way, schedule a free consultation with me to help you on your way.
Here’s to what you want to do in the world 🥂 Carrie Author, So You Want to Be a Doula P.S. Doula Magic, my 3-hour course for people wanting to explore the healing and helping professionals and the doula role, is just the thing for you As and Bs! And it’s coming up soon on June 25. 🪄 Get the details and sign up here. 🪄 |
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