Initial Business Consultation
Doulas starting or growing a business receive personalized, one-on-one guidance from a SBDC Business Consultant. This support is a BWDC recommended resource to help build your business and turn your ideas into clear, actionable plans for success.
All services are 100% free, and confidential —making expert business support accessible to everyone. Click for more information and how to request a consultation.
Understanding Client-Centered Presence (On Becoming a Person by Carl Rogers)
Drawing from On Becoming a Person by Carl Rogers, this resource explores the role of active listening, presence, and non-directive support, offering insight into how doulas strengthen connection and trust in their work.
Supporting Crisis-Aware Care in Practice (SAMHSA Advisory)
Drawing from a SAMHSA advisory on crisis care standards, this resource explores how awareness, communication, and responsiveness shape support in high-stress moments, offering insight into how doulas remain steady and attuned in their work.