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OPEN YOUR EAR,
Tell Me What Happened

We will begin February, 2026.​

Dates to be announced after orientation,

students from every time zone requires group planning

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Mentored by Pam England, Birth Story Magician

CERTIFIED BIRTH STORY SPECIALIST APPRENTICESHIP


Transform the way parents experience birth and help them complete their integration after birth

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This one-of-a kind, 28-week apprenticeship trains you in a groundbreaking field of specialized counseling dedicated to helping mothers and fathers during pregnancy and postpartum, and birth professionals, too. As a Certified Birth Story Specialist, you’ll guide parents in exploring their beliefs, expectations, and emotions, guiding them to find meaning, resolution, and personal growth during their childbearing year.

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The program consists of two 14-week semesters, during which you will build a strong foundation in solution-focused dialogue, Logotherapy and post-traumatic growth models, as well as learning to use metaphor, myth, and birth art while applying your skills in supervised practice with real clients. Our apprenticeship model ensures you receive both comprehensive knowledge and personalized mentorship, so you graduate with the confidence and competence to support parents with insight, compassion, and professionalism.

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Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of families during one of their most pivotal times.

Training Objectives

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  • The first story you learn to listen to—will be yours

  • The first birth story you heal—may be yours.

  • Realize that Everything is story

  • Know what to listen for in narratives

  • Explore the “origin of a birth story

  • Experience a profound shift from passive to deep listening

  • Examine the unique composition of a birth story

  • Clarify and track the storyteller's motivation for birth story work

  • Recognize the evolution of a story through nine story “Gates”

  • Identify limiting beliefs that may affect the storytelling process.

         You will also learn to:

  • Create a temenos to contain the story

  • Distinguish between "incomplete" and "completed" stories

  • Identify birth shock, trauma, and posttraumatic growth

  • Recognize the six archetypes of storytellers and story listeners.

  • Differentiate between problem- and solution-focused dialogues.

 

Prerequisites & Requirements

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1.  Attend "The Weaving of Stories: Introduction to Birth Story Work,"  a three-hour workshop on Zoom in January  13 or January 17, 2026.

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2.  You’ll be working with birth stories, so it is essential to have a basic knowledge of childbirth.

3.  Experience with birth in our culture, either through personal experience giving birth and/or professional work in the field.

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4.  Sufficient time to study, read, and practice each week, which is estimated to be three to five hours.

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5.  Gather all required books and learning materials before the course begins.

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Considerations: This is not the right time to apply:  If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the course; if you are in your first year postpartum; if you do not have childcare or enough time to commit to study and practice; or if you anticipate moving or traveling extensively during the course.

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Tuition:

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The First 14 weeks of Open Your Ear are building a solid foundation with the principles of narrative story work, our philosophy, and introducing our trademark Process. Just this course alone would make you a better listener!  (However, you still haven't learned how to "turn" a story. This semester balances didactic with supervised clinical practice. 

 

Tuition fee for the first 14-weeks of Open Your Ear is $1090.50, which covers the following:

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  • Weekly emailed modules, including reading assignments

  • Informative videos

  • 28 hours in engaging live online classes (Zoom format); two hours a week.

  • One personal session conducted via Zoom.​

 

Apprentices must pay tuition in full before the course begins. You do have the option to make two installments prior to the class start date.

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But Don't Pay Yet!  Enrollment is limited. There is an Application and Interview Process,  Deadline for submission December 7, 2025

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The Second 14 weeks of the Open Your Ear Apprenticeship focus on advanced topics that will prepare you for your career as a birth story specialist. During this time, you will receive thoughtful feedback on twelve birth story sessions that you lead. The program includes two-hour group consultations each week, with up to four personal mentoring sessions designed to help you cultivate your particular genius and talents in this field.

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You will learn how to turn a story using solution-focused dialogue, metaphors, principles of Erickson hypnotherapy, visualizations, birth art process, the power of myth, and more.


Imagine having an hour with Pam England to practice a technique or discuss a case study — personal mentoring can accelerate your confidence and expertise as a birth story specialist.

While it is possible to become a more empathetic birth story listener on your own with time and intention, do you know how to help parents really transform almost any birth story in just one hour?

Tuition for the second 14-weeks: $2450. which covers a whole lot of mentoring (The actual value would be around $4000 in hourly fees, but I am so passionate about our Vision to get birth story specialists in every community--I want to make it possible for you to enroll now.) 

                   

Request an application by writing me, Pam, at pam@birthstorymedicine.com​

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