Why do I have to book the two sessions separately?

This is to enable flexibility for participants in scheduling. Attendees will not be guaranteed to be in the class with the same audience for each part and the trainer may be different, but the curriculum is the same.

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Thursday, 11 September

Free From Harm for Healthcare and Birth Workers (Part 2)

By White Ribbon Alliance UK

This is Part 2 of two 4-hour sessions of the Free From Harm course. You must attend Part 1 before attending this session.

Date and time

Location

Online

Agenda

Reflecting on Part 1

Space to share key takeaways and insights. Revisiting core concepts of obstetric violence and power.

From Awareness to Action

Exploring the difference between advocacy and activism. Understanding structural vs personal change, and overcoming barriers to action.

Assertiveness in Practice

Learning and applying graded assertiveness tools (PACE, CUS, MVC). How to speak up safely, especially in hierarchical or high-pressure environments.

Scenario-Based Learning

Real-life maternity care scenarios. Practise identifying harm, navigating power dynamics, and using assertive communication to intervene or advocate.

Debriefing, Reflection & Boundaries

Understanding how to protect your wellbeing while advocating for others. Using debriefs, boundaries, and community as tools for collective care and resistance.

Holding Space & Reclaiming Joy

Practising without privilege. Recognising your sphere of control and learning how to return to yourself in the midst of systemic harm. Build collective care and personal groundedness to sustain this ...

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Highlights

4 hours
Online

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Health • Other

Free From Harm is an online training course specifically designed for midwives, ObGyns, and other maternity healthcare professionals, focusing on the critical issue of Obstetric Violence. This training equips participants with essential knowledge and tools to safeguard their rights and those of the individuals they support during childbirth. This intensive course delves into strategies for fostering a safe, respectful, and empathetic environment in maternity care.

Course duration & format: Two four-hour sessions which are highly interactive. All participants must have their own computer and microphone. The course is delivered via MS Teams. Participants will need to read our Free From Harm ebook before the session and complete post-course work which will take 1-2 hours in order to receive accreditation from WRA UK.

NOTE: You must book both Part 1 and Part 2 sessions to complete the Free From Harm course. The sessions are booked separately. You must do them in order.

What sets this course apart

Ethical and evidence-based: At White Ribbon Alliance, our commitment to ethical and evidence-based practices aligns with the core values of this program. You can trust that the content is reliable and up-to-date.
Compassionate approach: We understand the importance of compassion in healthcare. Our training emphasises a compassionate and inclusive approach to perinatal care, fostering a supportive and confidential environment for all participants.
Advocating for change: By participating in this course, you will be contributing to the broader movement to improve outcomes for marginalised and minoritised groups, particularly focusing on Black Maternal Health.

Why choose Free From Harm?

This course stands out for its interactive format, evidence-based curriculum, and the unique opportunity it offers to make a significant impact in the field of maternity care. By joining Free From Harm, you're not just enhancing your professional skills; you're becoming part of a vital movement towards improving maternal health outcomes, especially for marginalised and minoritised communities.

For enquiries, please contact us at training@freefromharm.co.uk or visit our website, www.freefromharm.co.uk.

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White Ribbon Alliance UK

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