Who is eligible for the Distance Education Mentorship Program?
Our program is open to anyone with a genuine interest in supporting women survivors regardless of your political or religious beliefs. We strongly believe that sharing our different experiences, thoughts and feelings in a safe and effective manner creates opportunities for growth.
The program is particularly recommended for professionals who provide women with health care services (doulas, midwives, doctors, nurses, etc.) or social services (counsellors, caseworkers, etc.).
Due to the mentoring aspect of this program there is limited monthly enrollment. Should you wish to be considered for this program please email your request and your preferred start date.
What is included in the Distance Education Mentorship Program?
Your Distance Education Mentorship Program includes the following:
- Eight comprehensive study modules
- Supplemental reading binder containing research articles
- Certification binder
- Trigger cards
- 3 mentoring sessions with your tutor by telephone or webcam
- On-going email support
- Certificate of completion (this is not certification, but an official recognition that you have completed the course)
You will be required to complete specific assignments before each mentoring session to be reviewed with your tutor for evaluation. Each module includes an overview, detailed list of homework requirements and required reading.
Certification must be completed within one year after you have finished the distance portion of your training.
What is the cost of the Distance Education Mentorship Program?
The cost of the program is $350.00. (This does not include certification.) You will be responsible for ordering the three required books for the program as well as postage fees and long distance phone call costs. If your require a payment plan please contact us by email.
Does the distance education mentorship program include the certification fee?
Your distance education program will include the certification binder but not the fee for evaluating your certification package.
What are the required books for this program?
When Survivors Give Birth: Understanding and Healing the Effects of Early Sexual Abuse on Childbearing Women (2004), by Penny Simkin, ASIN: 1594040222
Helping Her Get Free: A Guide for Families and Friends of Abused Women (2006), by Susan Brewster, Seal Press, ISBN-10: 1580051677
Healing the Trauma of Abuse: A Woman's Workbook (Paperback) by Mary Ellen Copeland, Maxine Harris
So what happens after I register for the program?
You will be mailed your distance education materials which include your timeline, student manual, eight study modules and reading requirements, reading binder, certification binder and trigger cards.
What does each module consist of?
Each module includes an outline of the topic we will be focusing on during each specific time period. You will be asked to provide answers to questions that will be used during your telephone mentoring sessions. Each module includes links to relevant web-based resources that will assist you in your assignments and are required readings for the course. Each module varies in intensity so it is important to read over your timeline and requirements at the outset of the program to allot your time accordingly.
See the sample module.
What is the benefit of completing the distance education mentorship program?
A Safe Passage Advanced Practitioner Training is designed to help professionals acquire advanced skills in supporting Women Survivors of Abuse through the childbearing year. The distance education mentorship program is a training option that allows professionals from around the world to acquire these advanced skills outside of taking an in-person workshop. The distance education program allows for additional in-depth study, the ability to pace your learning, and individual sessions with your mentor that are not available in the weekend workshop format.
Will I still need to attend or host a workshop?
No. Once you have completed the distance education program you are eligible for certification.
How long will I have to complete the distance education mentorship program?
Typically students chose a 4, 6 or 12 month stream. However we recognize that each person has different learning needs and goals so the program can be adjusted accordingly to meet your specific situation. Each module varies in the time it takes to complete.
Can I use the distance education mentorship program for continuing education credits (CEU's)?
In most cases yes, you can submit your certificate of completion to your organization for CEU's. We suggest you contact your specific organization for information on how to apply this course towards CEU's.
Who will be the mentor that I will be working with?
At the present time, mentoring is provided by Jodi Hinds and Amanda Saunders. Both mentors have extensive experience working with women survivors of abuse in the childbearing year and training health and social service professionals. Which mentor you are paired with will depend on the availability of each mentor at the time you register.
Read the Mentor Introduction letter