“This training is very helpful to people who are supporting those who have had abortions. No agenda was pushed and I learned a lot about my own biases and misunderstanding around abortions. Highly recommend Exhale’s training!”
–Postpartum Support International Staff Member
Exhale Pro-Voice offers one-of-a-kind trainings exploring the intersection of abortions and emotional wellbeing using the best scientific evidence, counseling training and roleplays, and ongoing consultation for implementing our nonjudgmental, pro-voice approach. Within our three tiers of training offerings, we will work with you and adjust curricula to meet the needs of your group or organization.
Please be advised that we are a volunteer-run organization and may not be able to respond to all training requests. If you are interested in booking a training, please email Rachel Dyer at rachel.dyer@exhaleprovoice.org.
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TIER I – FOR INDIVIDUALS
Summary: An introductory, knowledge-building workshop for anyone seeking to better support people who have had abortions, or to understand the intersection of mental health and abortion. This training includes educational modules on stigma, abortion, and mental health, and interactive modules with values clarification and attitude transformation activities. It is designed for a wide range of participants including therapists and counselors, healthcare workers, community advocates, educators, and others.
Length: One 2-hour session
Outcomes: Participants gain a baseline understanding of abortion stigma and how it relates to mental health, and initiate their own self-reflection process around abortion.
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TIER II – FOR GROUPS
Summary: A skill-enhancing program for those seeking to interact, relate, and empathize more effectively around the topic of abortion in a current professional or community work setting. This training includes educational modules on stigma, abortion, and mental health, interactive modules with values clarification and attitude transformation activities, and practice modules on post-abortion peer-counseling techniques and group roleplay scenarios. It is designed for therapists and others in established support roles who are seeking practical skills to use right away.
Length: 5-10 hours across multiple sessions
Outcomes: Participants gain a baseline understanding of abortion stigma and how it relates to mental health, initiate their own self-reflection process around abortion, and gain a framework and practical skills to talk with people about their abortion experiences.
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TIER III – FOR ORGANIZATIONS
Summary: A comprehensive training for organizations specializing in mental health or reproductive healthcare seeking to build and implement their own peer-counseling program. This training includes educational modules on stigma, abortion, and mental health, interactive modules with values clarification and attitude transformation activities, and practice modules on post-abortion peer-counseling techniques and group roleplay scenarios. 1-on-1 roleplays are scheduled for each individual participant in the training, during which the trainer poses as a person with an abortion experience.
Exhale Pro-Voice can also provide ongoing consulting to help establish an online peer-counseling platform that serves a specific existing community, as well as feedback on any aspect of organizational structure or practice that may affect those with abortion experiences.
Length: 10+ hours across multiple sessions, plus individual 1-on-1 roleplay sessions.
Outcomes: Participants gain a baseline understanding of abortion stigma and how it relates to mental health, initiate their own self-reflection process around abortion, and gain a framework and practical skills to peer-counsel people around their abortion experiences. Organizations will be able to adjust their practices to better support people with abortion experiences.
FEES
As an entirely volunteer-run organization, training is an important part of our revenue and how we are able to keep our free, nonjudgmental after-abortion textline up and running. Quotes are available based on group size, length of training, and other relevant factors. We are happy to discuss alternative fees and in-kind gifts/exchange options, such as your group or organization providing us with a training; this option is not guaranteed.
If you are interested in booking a training, please email Rachel Dyer at rachel.dyer@exhaleprovoice.org.
“This training opened my eyes to how nuanced it is to provide the best support for each individual. I feel a lot more equipped to navigate the complex experiences of our patients.”
–Hey Jane Staff Member