Assessment questions. Module 4 & 5:

1. How does the topic of sexual abuse and it’s impact on labour and birth make you feel? What do you think is an invaluable tool or approach for a doula to have in these spaces.

2. What was your take away from the cultural competency discussion in session 7? What do you think or feel that you, as a doula, can add to the cultural competency story to make it richer and fuller?

3. What fears or contractions do you feel around supporting a mother through a loss? What do you need to do, think or feel in order overcome these or feel less resistant?

4. Referring to the topic of expansion and contraction, what is your vision for expansion? What do you want to expand to in the world?

5. Set aside some time in your day to go on a selfcare walk. Walk outside in nature for at least 10min. Preferably bare foot and alone or in silence. You can do this in the smallest of outside spaces. Set your intention to be mindful and attentive. Move slowly and feel deeply into your connection with the earth. You can stop and hug a tree or sunbathe. The purpose of the selfcare walk is to get a sense of deepening selfcare through tapping into the earth and it’s power, energy, patience and care. Also something that is easy to access through tree hugging. Write a few sentences or paragraphs describing how you felt after taking time for yourself in nature and how you imagine this might be supportive for you in the future.