Why this training? Why now?
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has meant decreased access to abortion care as well as increased stigma and potential criminalization for people who want to end their pregnancies. As a result, people are more confused and more isolated.
Now, more than ever, we all need skills and practice to show up for the loved ones in our lives who have had abortions and/or are currently considering and seeking abortions.
Over the decades that we’ve been doing this work, All-Options has seen that a few fundamental skills can make a big difference. We want to share those skills with you so that you feel more prepared to offer open-hearted, non-judgmental support to the people in your life. That’s why we have developed a new mini training, Providing Emotional Support for Abortion.
Who should take this training?
This training will help anyone who wants to:
- be supportive to the people in their lives who are having or considering abortions,
- develop concrete skills for supporting abortion seekers,
- better understand the context around abortion access and what resources are available, and
- anyone looking for something tangible to do to support abortion access and care in this moment.
If you have questions, please email Karlie Thomas, National Trainings Manager, at karlie@all-options.org.
Register through Thinkific to begin Providing Emotional Support for Abortion today!
Please note that self-paced courses are nonrefundable.
What do our participants say?
“This was extremely informative training. It reminded me, a problem solver, that every situation is not a problem to be solved. I need to listen w/ the person and their situation in mind. – What I admired the most is how you offered support, not direction and not conclusion. These are all steps of life regardless of which way you travel…on the journey/path WITH them.”
“I’m an abortion and death doula and have participated in quite a few trainings over the years. Your mini-course covers so much information in a really easy to understand and not overwhelming way. I will definitely recommend it to my abortion people. Thanks so much!”
“Expectations absolutely met. This was a digestible, foundational training and I think everyone who loves anyone with the capability of getting pregnant should go through this training. Loved it!”
“The ‘mini training’ exceeded my expectations. There was nothing mini about it. A lot of content, practical tips, and opportunities to practice were incorporated into the training.”