Overview of the Certification Training for DreamBirth for Professionals Training:

1. DreamBirth® for Pregnancy and Childbirth
Consists of 3 courses, a total of 21 classes.

2. DreamBirth® for Conception
Consists of 2 courses, a total of 14 classes.

3. DreamBirth® for Bonding and Early Mothering
Consists of 1 course, a total of 7 classes.

4. Integration and Practice of DreamBirth®
Consists of 1 course, a total of 7 classes.

If you are interested in Certification:

For Level I Certification

• Attend all classes in DreamBirth for Pregnancy and Childbirth (21 classes), DreamBirth for Conception (14 classes), DreamBirth for Mothering (7 classes), Integration and Practice of DreamBirth (7 classes).
  *If you cannot attend the class, you must listen to recording. Recordings, because of storage issues, are normally kept live for only 2 weeks. If you will not be able to listen to the recording within those 2 weeks, let us know.
• Receive 3 private sessions
• Take a written exam based on Class Notes. Class notes are emailed at end of each class. Written exam is at end of Integration Module.

If you are interested in further certification contact The School of Images (theschoolofimages.org) , or write to Claudia Raiken, the head of the DreamBirth Training and Certification program at cr@theschoolofimages.org.

(Clearing exercises are woven into every section of the training, as they are necessary in conception, pregnancy, childbirth and mothering. The clearing exercises includes exercises to deal with stuck patterns and ancestral issues, as every part of the process often needs to be cleared of any unwanted ‘gifts’ or beliefs you may have received from your ancestry, and of patterns that are getting in the way of a successful conception, or in the way of a happier pregnancy, birth or early mothering experience.)

• Course 1 (7 classes)
  About Imagery, First and Second Trimesters, relationships, ancestral issues, stuck patterns.
• Course 2 (7 classes)
  Flexibility of body and mind, preparing for birth, asking permission of the body. Continue with emotions that get in the way.
• Course 3 (7 classes)
  Later post-partum issues, family integration, exercises for partner, problems of pregnancy and labor.

• Course 1 (7 classes)
  Pre-conception exercises, clearing emotions that get in the way. clearing belief systems, repairing relationships, miscarriages and abortions.
• Course 2 (7 classes)
  Conscious conception! Exercises for IVF and Donor Eggs, exercises to invite the baby-to-be. Exercises that encourage the flow of hormones that allow the embryo to implant and flourish.

• Course 1 (7 classes)
  Exercises for mothering and bonding, and self-care. Growing one’s inner child. Seeing and feeling from the baby’s eyes and skin, how to deal with crying and emotional outbursts. Sibling rivalry, family integration.

• Course 1 (7 classes)
  Integrates all you have learned in the classes for pregnancy and birth, conception, and mothering and bonding. Examine cases and possible routes to take. Classes have a lot of flexibility built in, depending on the needs of the class. It is a preparation for final certifying exam.

DreamBirth® is a tool par excellence to address both the inner fears, worries, beliefs, and ancestral patterns that get in the way of a good pregnancy and birth, as well the external demands of partners, parents, other children, and hospital procedures and attitudes of birthing personnel that can also impede the natural flow of events. And it is an excellent tool to create the conditions for a positive birth experience.

• Course 1 (7 classes)
  About Imagery, First and Second Trimesters, relationships, ancestral issues, stuck patterns.
  Find out how imagery works, how it is learned, how to respond to the necessity of an image, and the importance of practicing the imagery oneself. Learn exercises to connect with the baby and exercises that create a sense of safety and support, as well as exercises for the practitioner. Exercises to deal with problems and issues that arise during the first and second trimesters: nausea, fatigue, emotional swings and fears, body image and premature contractions. Exercises to prepare for procedures, and most importantly, exercises to deal with fears of mothering. Exercises to deal with relationships (to partner, mother, one’s other children, friends, work colleagues, doctors or midwives). We deal with ancestral issues, stuck patterns, incorrect thinking and growing up inner child. We work with emotions that get in the way; guilt, anger, fear, lack of self-worth, as well as exercises that build optimism and well-being. Learn exercises to deal with previous miscarriages and abortions.
• Course 2 (7 classes)
  Flexibility of body and mind, preparing for birth, asking permission of the body. Continue with emotions that get in the way.
  Focus of these classes is to develop flexibility of body and mind, as both birth and mothering require it. Importance of alignment for comfort and an easier birth-with correct alignment there is more room for baby, and allows baby to descend. Exercises that expand and lengthen. Exercises to turn breech or misaligned baby. Light, air and water images expand; connection between jaw and pelvis, mouth and cervix. We introduce exercises for the husband or partner. Learn exercises to prepare for the birth, for both doula and birthing parents, and exercises for postpartum issues. Exercises to deal with contractions, hospital procedures and with problems that can arise during labor, including placenta not releasing. Exercises for cesarean, or any other intervention, wanted or not wanted; importance of getting body’s (and baby’s) permission. Exercises for immediately after the birth: to connect with baby, to clear the body if any medications were taken, to heal any tears or incisions, to talk to doctors and nurses and to encourage milk supply.
• Course 3 (7 classes)
  Later post-partum issues, family integration, exercises for partner; problems of pregnancy and labor.
  Exercises to repair the body postpartum, and long term, so it can return to its former glory! Exercises to help the family achieve a new integration, with the arrival of new baby. Exercises for the siblings, and exercises for the partner. Many exercises to help the partner not feel left out. Exercises for post-partum depression, and many that put woman in a good place. Exercises for: pre-eclampsia, to restore fetal heartrate, torn muscles, tendons, clearing infection, lowering blood pressure, endometriosis and pelvic pain, and gestational diabetes.

DreamBirth is an incredible tool and many of the women I have worked with have been able to conceive. Many had tried multiple IVF’s and had still not been able to conceive. The success rate is not so much a testament about my abilities, but about DreamBirth itself. DreamBirth is a beautiful adjunct to any other modality that is being used for conception; it will enhance the use of acupuncture, herbs, and IVF.

• Course 1 (7 classes)
  Pre-conception exercises, clearing emotions that get in the way, clearing belief systems, repairing relationships, miscarriages and abortions
  We review how imagery is learned and your role as a practitioner. Learn many pre-conception exercises, and more exercises to clear anxiety, anger and frustration, guilt and resentment, pain and grief and any feelings of stuckness and depression. We focus as well on exercises that create optimism and a sense of well-being. Great or small beliefs can get in the way of conception: for example,” all the women in my family that have narrow hips have trouble conceiving,” or, “If I have a baby I can’t have a career,” or “if I have a baby my relationship with my husband will be ruined”, and on and on. Exercises to clear belief systems that get in the way, as well clearing resentments of the past and fears of the future. Learn exercises to move past old relationships, miscarriages and abortions, and how to repair and make vibrant present relationships.
• Course 2 (7 classes)
  Conscious conception! Exercises for IVF and Donor Eggs
  We enter the terrain of conscious conception! “And when your terrain is at its optimum, then you are ready to invite the soul.” (from DreamBirth book by Catherine Shainberg) Learn many exercises for conception, including IVF, and the benefits of conscious conception. There are exercises that encourage the flow of hormones that will allow the embryo to implant and flourish. Exercises that promote the ‘loving attention’ that encourages all life to thrive, and we discuss the subject of timing, including the timing that is determined by when the soul wishes to be born.

• Course 1 (7 classes)
  Mothers are consumed by feelings of great responsibility. And they get so much ADVICE. So many questions. So many answers. So many experts. Even if mothers were close to their parents, even if they feel that their parents may have done things the right way, they still may not want to do exactly what their parents did.
  Exercises for mothering and bonding. DreamBirth helps the mother go inside to get advice from her wise self, her truly knowing self. Exercises to learn how to quieten and how to calm. It is difficult to mother when mother is in need of mothering, and so, many exercises for self-care, support and growing up one’s inner child. Exercises on seeing and feeling from the baby’s eyes and skin, and of course exercises for dealing with baby’s crying, fear, anger and emotional outbursts. We end with exercises for sibling rivalry, family integration and exercises for older children. Learn how to talk to anyone you wish ‘through the ethers’, mind to mind, heart to heart, often a more effective way to communicate than talking! You can ‘show’ your child how much he or she is loved and appreciated in images. Your child will sense it immediately.

• Course 1 (7 classes)
  These 7 classes are designed to integrate all you have learned in the classes for pregnancy and birth, conception, and mothering and bonding. You will organize all the exercises in a way that is useful to your practice, create a first- time meeting plan, and create and practice your ‘elevator talk’. There will be a review of all the major concepts presented in the class notes, especially those that deal with how to use and present imagery, focusing on how to repair and respond to the necessity of the image. It is what you have learned and observed all along in the classes, but this final review is an opportunity to put it all together. We will focus on particular cases and we discuss the possible routes we could take. Cases will be brought in by the students and many presented by the teacher. These classes have a lot of flexibility built in, depending on the needs of the class. It is a preparation for final certifying exam.

For Level I Certification

• Attend all classes in DreamBirth for Pregnancy and Childbirth (21 classes), DreamBirth for Conception (14 classes), DreamBirth for Mothering (7 classes), Integration and Practice of DreamBirth (7 classes).
  *If you cannot attend the class, you must listen to recording. Recordings, because of storage issues, are normally kept live for only 2 weeks. If you will not be able to listen to the recording within those 2 weeks, let us know.
• Receive 3 private sessions
• Take a written exam based on Class Notes. Class notes are emailed at end of each class. Written exam is at end of Integration Module.

If you are interested in further certification contact The School of Images (theschoolofimages.org), or write to Claudia Raiken, the head of the DreamBirth Training and Certification program at cr@theschoolofimages.org.

From Ksenija, a Doula in Slovenia:

"I love working with DreamBirth®, it has been showing such great results. I have been using it with all my couples and pregnant women and am planning to start offering the classes to small groups in 2018. 

Before our last class, I had a DreamBirth® session with a young woman who lost her baby (miscarriage). She had chosen me as her doula - and instead of having our first pregnancy session, she focused on her loss. I am so grateful for all the exercises and the tools - and the capability of being able to develop or adjust exercises. I am looking forward to the monthly supervision group!"

From Danila, who works with mothers of young children:

"The amount of material you gave us in the course was amazing. Looking, searching and deciding what exercise to use will give us a very broad experience and knowledge. Last week my husband had a little problem with a colleague at work and asked me to help, I researched the exercises and found what I felt it was the right one and we did it. The day after my husband received the apologies that were due from his colleagues. So all the exercise that we have are covering a lot of life situations and for this I want to thank you.  

For me overall you and the course were brilliant. I will deeply miss my Tuesdays evening."

From Irene, a life coach and trainer:

"What I liked the most is the fact the classes allowed me to go deeper into myself, to discover more about who I am as a woman. To do major clearing about mother, father and ancestral patterns, and all exercises become as a consequence useful to all my clients."

From Shara, working with women wanting to conceive:

"What I have liked the most about the classes is your generosity and caring; it has been a class in which each one of us has received direct loving attention. I liked that you sent us the written exercises after each class; that was very useful for me.

And lastly, I’m impressed about the vastness of the material; for me, this is Advanced Imagery work... I have been able to put many pieces together that I have been learning from Catherine throughout the years. It’s very clear."

From Shara, working with women wanting to conceive:

"Firstly, as a teacher Claudia , you have a huge amount of insight and experience using the work with women to help them, and this come across in all the classes, and has made it feel easy for us to follow and use. You really bring to life how the exercises can be used through stories, or suggestions, and know the common, and less common issues women may face. You have been massively inspiring, so thank you for your time, dedication and belief in us all!

The weekly sessions has worked well. I found a week break between each module really good for processing and space. Just like doing an exercise daily for 21days then having a week break. I have loved spending the time with the other women, it’s been an amazing course. I love them all so much! I have loved being able to see everyone on the screen.

The balance between theory and exercises has worked well. And hearing people describe their imagery and then hearing your response has been really beneficial to my evolution as a practitioner. Having the catalogues of exercise to easily access has been useful. Thank you again, Claudia, for the incredible DreamBirth® course. You are a wonderful teacher. I'm so honoured to be able to pass the information on to women here in England. I know I have a long way to go with this work, but I'm so grateful you have helped me develop a strong foundation from which expand and deepen."

From Dariya, a HypnoBirth teacher in London:

"I have really liked that the Classes are very well structured, clear and practical. I love also the fact that you are so understanding and allow us to have our little ones around and be flexible:)

I love when you tell stories from your own practice and examples and also that you encourage us to be flexible  and use the exercises for various problems if we feel they can help, even if the exercise is usually for a different purpose."

From Jaroslava, a yoga teacher:

Hi dear Claudia,
"I like the efficiency of the classes, no wasting time, always moving forward, focused and very dedicated to us students. I liked hearing others and their experiences, hearing you working with another person if they needed help in what they ‘saw’ in the imagery. I definitely fell in love with this magic work, would love to have more time to practice and learn, but that time will come, this is just the beginning."

From Michaela, a doula in London, who had an incredible unassisted birth using DreamBirth®!

"I loved the course. So very informative and exciting. I have used dreambirth® visualisations during my own pregnancy and now with some of my clients and always had fantastic results. The course was amazing with many visualizations to use and description of when and how to use them. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone."

FROM AGNES, THERAPIST AND PSYCHOLOGIST IN FRANCE:

"I joined this class because of the topic and I am really happy I registered. Our teacher Claudia is amazing, I can feel her passion and her joy while teaching. She is really committed to make us feel and experience the work. She actively listens to us and for those of us who want to become practitioners or are practitioners, she gives us feedback and many options to view a situation. It is also very rich to listen to the others students' responses to each exercise. I recommend it if you are interested in the topic, if you want to become pregnant or you are already pregnant or if you want to become certified and help other women in that process. With love, Agnès"

From Lindsey Curtis:

"DreamBirth is more than a tool or technique, it's a way of intimately interacting with life. As a practitioner I've witnessed DreamBirth change the lives of families, and the women, men, children, & those yet to be born that make them up. As a woman I've experienced the profound effects that this practice has given to my own creativity, fertility, & partnership, as well as the deep peace & bubbling excitement that comes from being in communication with my yet to be conceived child. It's been 4 years since I've been weaving DreamBirth into my life & work, and I don't know who or how I'd be without it. Whether for your personal or your professional expansion, I highly recommend saying Yes to the adventure that training in DreamBirth truly is."

From Leslie N, Childbirth Educator

"That imagery stuff -- superb! Learn and have fun doing it with Claudia. So useful for calming confidence before and during birth and then -- the bonus -- during many parenting moments and in the greater sphere of life. Excellent."

Eva Chan (Hong Kong)

"Thank you Claudia, I can see my inner transformation through the DreamBirth Training. It is an inner adventure to dive deep into one-self, I apply what I have learnt into my daily life and also use it in my yoga classes; the feedback and comments are very positive from my students. DreamBirth exercises are beneficial for both pregnant and non-pregnant students in mental, emotional and physical level. Claudia's classes are fun and interactive, she is sensitive to the needs and wishes of her students, adapting the materials and pace of her lesson accordingly. Under Claudia's guidance, I am much more confident to use DreamBirth exercises in the yoga classes I teach."

With love, Z

"Hi Claudia, thank you very much for the recordings and notes from classes. So far I went through the first and second one and I experienced the fourth class personally. And I have to tell you that this is just amazing, how so short but precisely designed imagination exercises touched me somewhere deep inside. I've just started to see what a powerful language the imagination is. What a gift for pregnant parents and not only for them. Looking forward to dive deeper."

Cherie

"Dreambirth under Claudia’s guidance is truly transformational. As a midwife of over 30 years and although l possess an inner knowing when guiding mums and dads thru the conception, pregnancy, childbirth continuum this course was my ‘aha’ moment, resonating with my midwifery skills and the perfect resource to add to my tool belt of knowledge. Claudia is truly gifted in bringing to life the imagery within her interactive sessions. It has been a privilege to learn from her and to be in the company of fellow dreamers who have been extremely generous in sharing their advanced skills and awareness of self within the dreaming process every week. I’m currently working with some beautiful couples who have recently had their profound ‘aha’ moments and look forward to enrolling in the next course to consolidate Claudia’s recent teachings. If Dreambirth has called you take the leap and join this course, don’t hesitate, the journey is amazing. Blessings in love and light"

Debbie M

"Claudia has the qualities of a great teacher, gently enabling learning to develop within the student. By being kindly led through the experience of dreambirth imagery I was able to feel more profoundly how it can be experienced personally, as well as witnessing the variety of individual responses shared within the group. Through being exposed to a wide range of imagery themes and different applications for approaching the challenges of pregnancy and childbirth, the sessions with Claudia helped me explore the possibilities of applying dreambirth as a doula and gave me the confidence to start using it. I then felt the immense privilege of being able to guide my first client on her own dreambirth journey. The response was gently positive (much like the technique!) and I look forward to continuing to develop my use of dreambirth both personally and as a doula."

Elise Grant, QLD Australia

"My experience with Dreambirth & working with Claudia will forever be a profound & unforgettable part of my life's journey. I felt totally supported and empowered with the tools & techniques through the Dreambirth practitioner course & private sessions with Claudia to co-create a dream pregnancy and labour with my first child Aleiya. Tuning in with other incredible women from all over the globe was the highlight of my week for the months leading up to birth. Dream birth was everything I could have wished for and more. I can't wait to do it again with my next!"

Class 1: Welcome and Foundations

This first class sets the foundation for the possibilities DreamBirth brings to the world of birth, ensuring that every birth is guided by intention, calm, and love. DreamBirth as well, will enhance the body’s ability to birth. You will learn why these imagery exercises are so effective, and how they are constructed.

The Power of Imagery in Childbirth

DreamBirth exercises work on many levels to support the body, mind, emotions, and spirit, ensuring a more harmonious birth. These exercises can: · Make the body more pliable and stretchy, aiding during pushing. · Expand the pelvic bones and floor, creating more space for the baby. · Untangle the cord and correct or repair the baby's position. · Regulate contractions, allowing the birth process to flow naturally. You’ll learn to guide clients through exercises that improve outcomes in all types of births, from unmedicated to cesarean.

Introducing the Tikkun (Repair)

All imagery can be ‘repaired’ if the image shows it needs it –for example if you see a very dry garden—it ‘calls’ for water, and most likely, in the image, the garden will turn green and full of flowers when water is added. In the tradition, this repair is called a tikkun. Only images that feel negative to the person having the image is what needs to be repaired. Nothing else. What is extraordinary about a repair or tikkun in imagery is that it will affect the ‘real life’ issue the imagery is expressing. The Tikkun within DreamBirth often repairs relationships, emotions, and energies that may be out of balance during and before the birth. Whether it's tension with a partner or unresolved emotional issues, the tikkun will restore harmony.

In this class you will learn visualizations that:

1. Reduce Anxiety and Stress:

DreamBirth has many imagery exercises that help release tension and enter a state of calm. You’ll learn how to foster confidence in your clients throughout their pregnancy and birth, making them feel held by the process.

2. Enhance Emotional Connection:

DreamBirth imagery will deepen the emotional bond between parents and their unborn child. This fosters a powerful sense of unity and partnership in the birthing process, as both parents and baby work together toward the birth. They can even get advice from the soul of the child to be! font-weight: bold; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: .015em; line-height: 2em; text-transform: none; color: #6b6b6b; ">

Support all in the room:

These exercises are not only for clients but also for you, the doula, nurse, or birthworker. Learn to tap into your own power center and create a column of light, connecting you to your higher self, and clearing emotional or energetic blockages. These techniques will help you grow, heal, and be the best guide possible. The exercises bring out the best of all involved. Class 2: Relaxation and safety, clearing worries and incorrect ideas, creating optimism.

Class 2: Preparing for Birth

This second class continues to build upon exercises to support your client for labor: emotionally, physically, and in mind and spirit. Deal with Emotional Issues:

Deal with Emotional Issues:

Learn imagery exercises to address specific emotions that can impede a good labor or a happy life!

- For Fear: Dissolve fears that can impede labor.

- For Anger: Release anger or frustration, creating emotional clarity.

- For Doubt: Encourage trust in the body’s ability to birth naturally and safely.

- There are exercises for sadness, guilt or any other negative emotion!

Preparing the Body for Birth:

DreamBirth exercises gently ready the body for labor by encouraging pliability in the pelvic floor, softening the cervix, and aligning the baby for a smoother birth. You will learn powerful visualizations to guide your clients through the physiological changes that precede labor.

Preparing the Mind and Spirit:

DreamBirth imagery works deeply on the emotional and mental levels to quiet the mind and soothe anxieties. This inner work is crucial to creating a serene environment for birth, as mental tension often manifests in the body. When the mind is calm, the body follows. Visualizations to invite your ‘support’ team to the birth: including those that have passed.

Imagery for Labor Pain:

DreamBirth transforms the way we perceive and manage labor pain, teaching that pain can be worked with rather than feared. And of course, that the more relaxed your body is, the less pain there is. Through specific imagery exercises, clients can embrace pain as an energy to be released or transformed, allowing labor to progress smoothly, and help relax the body.

You will learn how to teach clients to:

● Visualize pain as waves or currents that ebb and flow.

● Soften and release tension with each contraction.

● Shift from fear-based thinking to empowerment, reducing the sensation of pain and opening up to the birth process.

Visualizing Positive Birth Outcomes:

One of DreamBirth’s most powerful gifts is the ability to visualize and manifest desired birth outcomes. In this section, you will teach clients how to:

● Create a positive mental picture of their ideal birth, whether unmedicated, with pain relief, or via cesarean.

● Release attachment to specific outcomes while holding the energy of a smooth and peaceful birth. font-weight: 300; font-style: normal; font-size: 17px; text-transform: none; color: #6b6b6b; "> ● Use imagery to focus on the best possible outcome for any scenario, promoting trust in the body’s innate wisdom and the birth process itself.

Class 3: Labor Support

In this class, you will learn additional visualizations that:

● Guide labor progression smoothly: Use imagery to assist with the natural progression of labor, including easing contractions, supporting effective pushing, and maintaining emotional balance throughout the entire process.

● Provide comfort and relaxation: Teach visualizations that help the birthing person and their support team stay calm, grounded, and fully present during every stage of labor. These practices enhance focus, alleviate tension, and promote a deep sense of relaxation during even the most intense moments, for both the birthing client and the doula.

Facilitate Postpartum Healing:

In this class, you will learn a series of powerful visualizations that will help both the birthing person and their support team navigate labor and recovery with greater ease and confidence. You will learn how to:

● Facilitate postpartum healing: Explore visualizations that promote physical and emotional recovery after birth, aiding in both the birthing person’s and the baby’s healing process. These exercises are designed to support a smooth transition into postpartum life, encouraging balance, bonding, and well-being.

Class 4: Post Partum support

This class delves deeper into the powerful applications of visualization techniques specifically designed to support higher-risk pregnancies.

Support High-Risk Pregnancy Conditions

How to use imagery to support a variety of high-risk pregnancy conditions, including:

○ Breech presentation

○ Placenta previa

○ Gestational Diabetes

○ Pre-Eclampsia

○ Preparing emotionally and physically for a scheduled C-section, ensuring a calm and empowered experience.

● Learn Visualizations tailored for specific complications, helping to create the best possible outcomes in challenging scenarios. These practices can aid in shifting fetal positions, regulating blood sugar levels, and preparing mentally and emotionally for surgical births.

How to Integrate DreamBirth in your Practice

● Tips on when and how to use these visualizations in your practice, allowing clients navigate their unique pregnancy journeys with greater confidence, peace, and trust in their bodies.

● Best practices for using imagery during labor and postpartum to support both physical and emotional healing.

● Enhance Client Outcomes:

By incorporating these visualizations into your practice, you can empower clients to feel more connected, calm, and prepared, no matter the complexity of their pregnancies.

Overview of the Certification Training for DreamBirth for Professionals Training:

1. DreamBirth® for Pregnancy and Childbirth
Consists of 3 courses, a total of 21 classes.

2. DreamBirth® for Conception
Consists of 2 courses, a total of 14 classes.

3. DreamBirth® for Bonding and Early Mothering
Consists of 1 course, a total of 7 classes.

4. Integration and Practice of DreamBirth®
Consists of 1 course, a total of 7 classes.

If you are interested in Certification:

For Level I Certification

• Attend all classes in DreamBirth for Pregnancy and Childbirth (21 classes), DreamBirth for Conception (14 classes), DreamBirth for Mothering (7 classes), Integration and Practice of DreamBirth (7 classes).
  *If you cannot attend the class, you must listen to recording. Recordings, because of storage issues, are normally kept live for only 2 weeks. If you will not be able to listen to the recording within those 2 weeks, let us know.
• Receive 3 private sessions
• Take a written exam based on Class Notes. Class notes are emailed at end of each class. Written exam is at end of Integration Module.

If you are interested in further certification contact The School of Images (theschoolofimages.org) , or write to Claudia Raiken, the head of the DreamBirth Training and Certification program at cr@theschoolofimages.org.

(Clearing exercises are woven into every section of the training, as they are necessary in conception, pregnancy, childbirth and mothering. The clearing exercises includes exercises to deal with stuck patterns and ancestral issues, as every part of the process often needs to be cleared of any unwanted ‘gifts’ or beliefs you may have received from your ancestry, and of patterns that are getting in the way of a successful conception, or in the way of a happier pregnancy, birth or early mothering experience.)

• Course 1 (7 classes)
  About Imagery, First and Second Trimesters, relationships, ancestral issues, stuck patterns.
• Course 2 (7 classes)
  Flexibility of body and mind, preparing for birth, asking permission of the body. Continue with emotions that get in the way.
• Course 3 (7 classes)
  Later post-partum issues, family integration, exercises for partner, problems of pregnancy and labor.

• Course 1 (7 classes)
  Pre-conception exercises, clearing emotions that get in the way. clearing belief systems, repairing relationships, miscarriages and abortions.
• Course 2 (7 classes)
  Conscious conception! Exercises for IVF and Donor Eggs, exercises to invite the baby-to-be. Exercises that encourage the flow of hormones that allow the embryo to implant and flourish.

• Course 1 (7 classes)
  Exercises for mothering and bonding, and self-care. Growing one’s inner child. Seeing and feeling from the baby’s eyes and skin, how to deal with crying and emotional outbursts. Sibling rivalry, family integration.

• Course 1 (7 classes)
  Integrates all you have learned in the classes for pregnancy and birth, conception, and mothering and bonding. Examine cases and possible routes to take. Classes have a lot of flexibility built in, depending on the needs of the class. It is a preparation for final certifying exam.

DreamBirth® is a tool par excellence to address both the inner fears, worries, beliefs, and ancestral patterns that get in the way of a good pregnancy and birth, as well the external demands of partners, parents, other children, and hospital procedures and attitudes of birthing personnel that can also impede the natural flow of events. And it is an excellent tool to create the conditions for a positive birth experience.

• Course 1 (7 classes)
  About Imagery, First and Second Trimesters, relationships, ancestral issues, stuck patterns.
  Find out how imagery works, how it is learned, how to respond to the necessity of an image, and the importance of practicing the imagery oneself. Learn exercises to connect with the baby and exercises that create a sense of safety and support, as well as exercises for the practitioner. Exercises to deal with problems and issues that arise during the first and second trimesters: nausea, fatigue, emotional swings and fears, body image and premature contractions. Exercises to prepare for procedures, and most importantly, exercises to deal with fears of mothering. Exercises to deal with relationships (to partner, mother, one’s other children, friends, work colleagues, doctors or midwives). We deal with ancestral issues, stuck patterns, incorrect thinking and growing up inner child. We work with emotions that get in the way; guilt, anger, fear, lack of self-worth, as well as exercises that build optimism and well-being. Learn exercises to deal with previous miscarriages and abortions.
• Course 2 (7 classes)
  Flexibility of body and mind, preparing for birth, asking permission of the body. Continue with emotions that get in the way.
  Focus of these classes is to develop flexibility of body and mind, as both birth and mothering require it. Importance of alignment for comfort and an easier birth-with correct alignment there is more room for baby, and allows baby to descend. Exercises that expand and lengthen. Exercises to turn breech or misaligned baby. Light, air and water images expand; connection between jaw and pelvis, mouth and cervix. We introduce exercises for the husband or partner. Learn exercises to prepare for the birth, for both doula and birthing parents, and exercises for postpartum issues. Exercises to deal with contractions, hospital procedures and with problems that can arise during labor, including placenta not releasing. Exercises for cesarean, or any other intervention, wanted or not wanted; importance of getting body’s (and baby’s) permission. Exercises for immediately after the birth: to connect with baby, to clear the body if any medications were taken, to heal any tears or incisions, to talk to doctors and nurses and to encourage milk supply.
• Course 3 (7 classes)
  Later post-partum issues, family integration, exercises for partner; problems of pregnancy and labor.
  Exercises to repair the body postpartum, and long term, so it can return to its former glory! Exercises to help the family achieve a new integration, with the arrival of new baby. Exercises for the siblings, and exercises for the partner. Many exercises to help the partner not feel left out. Exercises for post-partum depression, and many that put woman in a good place. Exercises for: pre-eclampsia, to restore fetal heartrate, torn muscles, tendons, clearing infection, lowering blood pressure, endometriosis and pelvic pain, and gestational diabetes.

DreamBirth is an incredible tool and many of the women I have worked with have been able to conceive. Many had tried multiple IVF’s and had still not been able to conceive. The success rate is not so much a testament about my abilities, but about DreamBirth itself. DreamBirth is a beautiful adjunct to any other modality that is being used for conception; it will enhance the use of acupuncture, herbs, and IVF.

• Course 1 (7 classes)
  Pre-conception exercises, clearing emotions that get in the way, clearing belief systems, repairing relationships, miscarriages and abortions
  We review how imagery is learned and your role as a practitioner. Learn many pre-conception exercises, and more exercises to clear anxiety, anger and frustration, guilt and resentment, pain and grief and any feelings of stuckness and depression. We focus as well on exercises that create optimism and a sense of well-being. Great or small beliefs can get in the way of conception: for example,” all the women in my family that have narrow hips have trouble conceiving,” or, “If I have a baby I can’t have a career,” or “if I have a baby my relationship with my husband will be ruined”, and on and on. Exercises to clear belief systems that get in the way, as well clearing resentments of the past and fears of the future. Learn exercises to move past old relationships, miscarriages and abortions, and how to repair and make vibrant present relationships.
• Course 2 (7 classes)
  Conscious conception! Exercises for IVF and Donor Eggs
  We enter the terrain of conscious conception! “And when your terrain is at its optimum, then you are ready to invite the soul.” (from DreamBirth book by Catherine Shainberg) Learn many exercises for conception, including IVF, and the benefits of conscious conception. There are exercises that encourage the flow of hormones that will allow the embryo to implant and flourish. Exercises that promote the ‘loving attention’ that encourages all life to thrive, and we discuss the subject of timing, including the timing that is determined by when the soul wishes to be born.

• Course 1 (7 classes)
  Mothers are consumed by feelings of great responsibility. And they get so much ADVICE. So many questions. So many answers. So many experts. Even if mothers were close to their parents, even if they feel that their parents may have done things the right way, they still may not want to do exactly what their parents did.
  Exercises for mothering and bonding. DreamBirth helps the mother go inside to get advice from her wise self, her truly knowing self. Exercises to learn how to quieten and how to calm. It is difficult to mother when mother is in need of mothering, and so, many exercises for self-care, support and growing up one’s inner child. Exercises on seeing and feeling from the baby’s eyes and skin, and of course exercises for dealing with baby’s crying, fear, anger and emotional outbursts. We end with exercises for sibling rivalry, family integration and exercises for older children. Learn how to talk to anyone you wish ‘through the ethers’, mind to mind, heart to heart, often a more effective way to communicate than talking! You can ‘show’ your child how much he or she is loved and appreciated in images. Your child will sense it immediately.

• Course 1 (7 classes)
  These 7 classes are designed to integrate all you have learned in the classes for pregnancy and birth, conception, and mothering and bonding. You will organize all the exercises in a way that is useful to your practice, create a first- time meeting plan, and create and practice your ‘elevator talk’. There will be a review of all the major concepts presented in the class notes, especially those that deal with how to use and present imagery, focusing on how to repair and respond to the necessity of the image. It is what you have learned and observed all along in the classes, but this final review is an opportunity to put it all together. We will focus on particular cases and we discuss the possible routes we could take. Cases will be brought in by the students and many presented by the teacher. These classes have a lot of flexibility built in, depending on the needs of the class. It is a preparation for final certifying exam.

For Level I Certification

• Attend all classes in DreamBirth for Pregnancy and Childbirth (21 classes), DreamBirth for Conception (14 classes), DreamBirth for Mothering (7 classes), Integration and Practice of DreamBirth (7 classes).
  *If you cannot attend the class, you must listen to recording. Recordings, because of storage issues, are normally kept live for only 2 weeks. If you will not be able to listen to the recording within those 2 weeks, let us know.
• Receive 3 private sessions
• Take a written exam based on Class Notes. Class notes are emailed at end of each class. Written exam is at end of Integration Module.

If you are interested in further certification contact The School of Images (theschoolofimages.org), or write to Claudia Raiken, the head of the DreamBirth Training and Certification program at cr@theschoolofimages.org.

From Ksenija, a Doula in Slovenia:

"I love working with DreamBirth®, it has been showing such great results. I have been using it with all my couples and pregnant women and am planning to start offering the classes to small groups in 2018. 

Before our last class, I had a DreamBirth® session with a young woman who lost her baby (miscarriage). She had chosen me as her doula - and instead of having our first pregnancy session, she focused on her loss. I am so grateful for all the exercises and the tools - and the capability of being able to develop or adjust exercises. I am looking forward to the monthly supervision group!"

From Danila, who works with mothers of young children:

"The amount of material you gave us in the course was amazing. Looking, searching and deciding what exercise to use will give us a very broad experience and knowledge. Last week my husband had a little problem with a colleague at work and asked me to help, I researched the exercises and found what I felt it was the right one and we did it. The day after my husband received the apologies that were due from his colleagues. So all the exercise that we have are covering a lot of life situations and for this I want to thank you.  

For me overall you and the course were brilliant. I will deeply miss my Tuesdays evening."

From Irene, a life coach and trainer:

"What I liked the most is the fact the classes allowed me to go deeper into myself, to discover more about who I am as a woman. To do major clearing about mother, father and ancestral patterns, and all exercises become as a consequence useful to all my clients."

From Shara, working with women wanting to conceive:

"What I have liked the most about the classes is your generosity and caring; it has been a class in which each one of us has received direct loving attention. I liked that you sent us the written exercises after each class; that was very useful for me.

And lastly, I’m impressed about the vastness of the material; for me, this is Advanced Imagery work... I have been able to put many pieces together that I have been learning from Catherine throughout the years. It’s very clear."

From Shara, working with women wanting to conceive:

"Firstly, as a teacher Claudia , you have a huge amount of insight and experience using the work with women to help them, and this come across in all the classes, and has made it feel easy for us to follow and use. You really bring to life how the exercises can be used through stories, or suggestions, and know the common, and less common issues women may face. You have been massively inspiring, so thank you for your time, dedication and belief in us all!

The weekly sessions has worked well. I found a week break between each module really good for processing and space. Just like doing an exercise daily for 21days then having a week break. I have loved spending the time with the other women, it’s been an amazing course. I love them all so much! I have loved being able to see everyone on the screen.

The balance between theory and exercises has worked well. And hearing people describe their imagery and then hearing your response has been really beneficial to my evolution as a practitioner. Having the catalogues of exercise to easily access has been useful. Thank you again, Claudia, for the incredible DreamBirth® course. You are a wonderful teacher. I'm so honoured to be able to pass the information on to women here in England. I know I have a long way to go with this work, but I'm so grateful you have helped me develop a strong foundation from which expand and deepen."

From Dariya, a HypnoBirth teacher in London:

"I have really liked that the Classes are very well structured, clear and practical. I love also the fact that you are so understanding and allow us to have our little ones around and be flexible:)

I love when you tell stories from your own practice and examples and also that you encourage us to be flexible  and use the exercises for various problems if we feel they can help, even if the exercise is usually for a different purpose."

From Jaroslava, a yoga teacher:

Hi dear Claudia,
"I like the efficiency of the classes, no wasting time, always moving forward, focused and very dedicated to us students. I liked hearing others and their experiences, hearing you working with another person if they needed help in what they ‘saw’ in the imagery. I definitely fell in love with this magic work, would love to have more time to practice and learn, but that time will come, this is just the beginning."

From Michaela, a doula in London, who had an incredible unassisted birth using DreamBirth®!

"I loved the course. So very informative and exciting. I have used dreambirth® visualisations during my own pregnancy and now with some of my clients and always had fantastic results. The course was amazing with many visualizations to use and description of when and how to use them. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone."

FROM AGNES, THERAPIST AND PSYCHOLOGIST IN FRANCE:

"I joined this class because of the topic and I am really happy I registered. Our teacher Claudia is amazing, I can feel her passion and her joy while teaching. She is really committed to make us feel and experience the work. She actively listens to us and for those of us who want to become practitioners or are practitioners, she gives us feedback and many options to view a situation. It is also very rich to listen to the others students' responses to each exercise. I recommend it if you are interested in the topic, if you want to become pregnant or you are already pregnant or if you want to become certified and help other women in that process. With love, Agnès"

From Lindsey Curtis:

"DreamBirth is more than a tool or technique, it's a way of intimately interacting with life. As a practitioner I've witnessed DreamBirth change the lives of families, and the women, men, children, & those yet to be born that make them up. As a woman I've experienced the profound effects that this practice has given to my own creativity, fertility, & partnership, as well as the deep peace & bubbling excitement that comes from being in communication with my yet to be conceived child. It's been 4 years since I've been weaving DreamBirth into my life & work, and I don't know who or how I'd be without it. Whether for your personal or your professional expansion, I highly recommend saying Yes to the adventure that training in DreamBirth truly is."

From Leslie N, Childbirth Educator

"That imagery stuff -- superb! Learn and have fun doing it with Claudia. So useful for calming confidence before and during birth and then -- the bonus -- during many parenting moments and in the greater sphere of life. Excellent."

Eva Chan (Hong Kong)

"Thank you Claudia, I can see my inner transformation through the DreamBirth Training. It is an inner adventure to dive deep into one-self, I apply what I have learnt into my daily life and also use it in my yoga classes; the feedback and comments are very positive from my students. DreamBirth exercises are beneficial for both pregnant and non-pregnant students in mental, emotional and physical level. Claudia's classes are fun and interactive, she is sensitive to the needs and wishes of her students, adapting the materials and pace of her lesson accordingly. Under Claudia's guidance, I am much more confident to use DreamBirth exercises in the yoga classes I teach."

With love, Z

"Hi Claudia, thank you very much for the recordings and notes from classes. So far I went through the first and second one and I experienced the fourth class personally. And I have to tell you that this is just amazing, how so short but precisely designed imagination exercises touched me somewhere deep inside. I've just started to see what a powerful language the imagination is. What a gift for pregnant parents and not only for them. Looking forward to dive deeper."

Cherie

"Dreambirth under Claudia’s guidance is truly transformational. As a midwife of over 30 years and although l possess an inner knowing when guiding mums and dads thru the conception, pregnancy, childbirth continuum this course was my ‘aha’ moment, resonating with my midwifery skills and the perfect resource to add to my tool belt of knowledge. Claudia is truly gifted in bringing to life the imagery within her interactive sessions. It has been a privilege to learn from her and to be in the company of fellow dreamers who have been extremely generous in sharing their advanced skills and awareness of self within the dreaming process every week. I’m currently working with some beautiful couples who have recently had their profound ‘aha’ moments and look forward to enrolling in the next course to consolidate Claudia’s recent teachings. If Dreambirth has called you take the leap and join this course, don’t hesitate, the journey is amazing. Blessings in love and light"

Debbie M

"Claudia has the qualities of a great teacher, gently enabling learning to develop within the student. By being kindly led through the experience of dreambirth imagery I was able to feel more profoundly how it can be experienced personally, as well as witnessing the variety of individual responses shared within the group. Through being exposed to a wide range of imagery themes and different applications for approaching the challenges of pregnancy and childbirth, the sessions with Claudia helped me explore the possibilities of applying dreambirth as a doula and gave me the confidence to start using it. I then felt the immense privilege of being able to guide my first client on her own dreambirth journey. The response was gently positive (much like the technique!) and I look forward to continuing to develop my use of dreambirth both personally and as a doula."

Elise Grant, QLD Australia

"My experience with Dreambirth & working with Claudia will forever be a profound & unforgettable part of my life's journey. I felt totally supported and empowered with the tools & techniques through the Dreambirth practitioner course & private sessions with Claudia to co-create a dream pregnancy and labour with my first child Aleiya. Tuning in with other incredible women from all over the globe was the highlight of my week for the months leading up to birth. Dream birth was everything I could have wished for and more. I can't wait to do it again with my next!"

Class 1: Welcome and Foundations

This first class sets the foundation for the possibilities DreamBirth brings to the world of birth, ensuring that every birth is guided by intention, calm, and love. DreamBirth as well, will enhance the body’s ability to birth. You will learn why these imagery exercises are so effective, and how they are constructed.

The Power of Imagery in Childbirth

DreamBirth exercises work on many levels to support the body, mind, emotions, and spirit, ensuring a more harmonious birth. These exercises can: · Make the body more pliable and stretchy, aiding during pushing. · Expand the pelvic bones and floor, creating more space for the baby. · Untangle the cord and correct or repair the baby's position. · Regulate contractions, allowing the birth process to flow naturally. You’ll learn to guide clients through exercises that improve outcomes in all types of births, from unmedicated to cesarean.

Introducing the Tikkun (Repair)

All imagery can be ‘repaired’ if the image shows it needs it –for example if you see a very dry garden—it ‘calls’ for water, and most likely, in the image, the garden will turn green and full of flowers when water is added. In the tradition, this repair is called a tikkun. Only images that feel negative to the person having the image is what needs to be repaired. Nothing else. What is extraordinary about a repair or tikkun in imagery is that it will affect the ‘real life’ issue the imagery is expressing. The Tikkun within DreamBirth often repairs relationships, emotions, and energies that may be out of balance during and before the birth. Whether it's tension with a partner or unresolved emotional issues, the tikkun will restore harmony.

In this class you will learn visualizations that:

1. Reduce Anxiety and Stress:

DreamBirth has many imagery exercises that help release tension and enter a state of calm. You’ll learn how to foster confidence in your clients throughout their pregnancy and birth, making them feel held by the process.

2. Enhance Emotional Connection:

DreamBirth imagery will deepen the emotional bond between parents and their unborn child. This fosters a powerful sense of unity and partnership in the birthing process, as both parents and baby work together toward the birth. They can even get advice from the soul of the child to be! font-weight: bold; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: .015em; line-height: 2em; text-transform: none; color: #6b6b6b; ">

Support all in the room:

These exercises are not only for clients but also for you, the doula, nurse, or birthworker. Learn to tap into your own power center and create a column of light, connecting you to your higher self, and clearing emotional or energetic blockages. These techniques will help you grow, heal, and be the best guide possible. The exercises bring out the best of all involved. Class 2: Relaxation and safety, clearing worries and incorrect ideas, creating optimism.

Class 2: Preparing for Birth

This second class continues to build upon exercises to support your client for labor: emotionally, physically, and in mind and spirit. Deal with Emotional Issues:

Deal with Emotional Issues:

Learn imagery exercises to address specific emotions that can impede a good labor or a happy life!

- For Fear: Dissolve fears that can impede labor.

- For Anger: Release anger or frustration, creating emotional clarity.

- For Doubt: Encourage trust in the body’s ability to birth naturally and safely.

- There are exercises for sadness, guilt or any other negative emotion!

Preparing the Body for Birth:

DreamBirth exercises gently ready the body for labor by encouraging pliability in the pelvic floor, softening the cervix, and aligning the baby for a smoother birth. You will learn powerful visualizations to guide your clients through the physiological changes that precede labor.

Preparing the Mind and Spirit:

DreamBirth imagery works deeply on the emotional and mental levels to quiet the mind and soothe anxieties. This inner work is crucial to creating a serene environment for birth, as mental tension often manifests in the body. When the mind is calm, the body follows. Visualizations to invite your ‘support’ team to the birth: including those that have passed.

Imagery for Labor Pain:

DreamBirth transforms the way we perceive and manage labor pain, teaching that pain can be worked with rather than feared. And of course, that the more relaxed your body is, the less pain there is. Through specific imagery exercises, clients can embrace pain as an energy to be released or transformed, allowing labor to progress smoothly, and help relax the body.

You will learn how to teach clients to:

● Visualize pain as waves or currents that ebb and flow.

● Soften and release tension with each contraction.

● Shift from fear-based thinking to empowerment, reducing the sensation of pain and opening up to the birth process.

Visualizing Positive Birth Outcomes:

One of DreamBirth’s most powerful gifts is the ability to visualize and manifest desired birth outcomes. In this section, you will teach clients how to:

● Create a positive mental picture of their ideal birth, whether unmedicated, with pain relief, or via cesarean.

● Release attachment to specific outcomes while holding the energy of a smooth and peaceful birth. font-weight: 300; font-style: normal; font-size: 17px; text-transform: none; color: #6b6b6b; "> ● Use imagery to focus on the best possible outcome for any scenario, promoting trust in the body’s innate wisdom and the birth process itself.

Class 3: Labor Support

In this class, you will learn additional visualizations that:

● Guide labor progression smoothly: Use imagery to assist with the natural progression of labor, including easing contractions, supporting effective pushing, and maintaining emotional balance throughout the entire process.

● Provide comfort and relaxation: Teach visualizations that help the birthing person and their support team stay calm, grounded, and fully present during every stage of labor. These practices enhance focus, alleviate tension, and promote a deep sense of relaxation during even the most intense moments, for both the birthing client and the doula.

Facilitate Postpartum Healing:

In this class, you will learn a series of powerful visualizations that will help both the birthing person and their support team navigate labor and recovery with greater ease and confidence. You will learn how to:

● Facilitate postpartum healing: Explore visualizations that promote physical and emotional recovery after birth, aiding in both the birthing person’s and the baby’s healing process. These exercises are designed to support a smooth transition into postpartum life, encouraging balance, bonding, and well-being.

Class 4: Post Partum support

This class delves deeper into the powerful applications of visualization techniques specifically designed to support higher-risk pregnancies.

Support High-Risk Pregnancy Conditions

How to use imagery to support a variety of high-risk pregnancy conditions, including:

○ Breech presentation

○ Placenta previa

○ Gestational Diabetes

○ Pre-Eclampsia

○ Preparing emotionally and physically for a scheduled C-section, ensuring a calm and empowered experience.

● Learn Visualizations tailored for specific complications, helping to create the best possible outcomes in challenging scenarios. These practices can aid in shifting fetal positions, regulating blood sugar levels, and preparing mentally and emotionally for surgical births.

How to Integrate DreamBirth in your Practice

● Tips on when and how to use these visualizations in your practice, allowing clients navigate their unique pregnancy journeys with greater confidence, peace, and trust in their bodies.

● Best practices for using imagery during labor and postpartum to support both physical and emotional healing.

● Enhance Client Outcomes:

By incorporating these visualizations into your practice, you can empower clients to feel more connected, calm, and prepared, no matter the complexity of their pregnancies.