Registration Open
Application has been made for IBLCE CERPs recognition.
The Spring 2025 Workshop is scheduled for Thursdays; May 1, 8, & 15 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Eastern Time.
The Summer 2025 Workshop is scheduled for Wednesdays; August 13, 20, & 27 from 1pm to 3pm Eastern Time.
The Fall 2025 Workshop is scheduled for Tuesdays; September 16, 23, & 30 from 11:30am to 1:30pm Eastern Time.
This course is offered entirely online and includes 6 hours of instruction and practice led by experienced instructors.
This interactive course will give IBCLCs, health providers, community workers, and peer supporters an opportunity to learn about and practise effective, empathetic, and empowering communication skills.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- understand the importance of good communication skills when interacting with individuals and families
- demonstrate several communication skills to empower parents and families who are breastfeeding, chestfeeding, or feeding human milk (Listening Skills, Developing Self-Empathy and Empathy, Understanding Communication Styles, Showing Empathy and Providing Emotional Support, Overcoming and Removing Barriers, Re-framing, and Inviting Engagement)
- ask questions to gather necessary and helpful information in order to support breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk feeding
- understand their role in the continuum of breastfeeding support and the importance of working together in the community
- create safer, more respectful, and more inclusive spaces for parents help parents reflect and problem-solve
- identify situations in which parents or families need additional or different kinds of help
- apply communication skills to a variety of helping situations
For more information, please contact Jo-Anne via communicationskills@lllc.ca.
Upcoming course information: Register here
Cost: $100, includes course and materials (LLLC Leaders, LLL Leaders and Alumni benefit from special pricing)
Minimum 5, Maximum 12.