Syllabus for the RISE UP certificate program:

Session One
Identifying birth traumas study module – why trauma-mamas put on a brave face


Session Two
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Compassionate language study module – what to say, what NOT to say


Group phone call – role-playing


Session Three
Oxytocin power study module – why it is never too late to bond


Session Four
Epigenetic traumas study module – what they mean for families


Group phone call – QnA


Session Five
Tools for stress-reduction study module – the RISE UP method of stress relief


Session Six
Priceless get-help checklist study module – connect moms with resources they may not know to ask about


Group phone call – role-playing


Welcome to session two of the
RISE UP Method of Postpartum Stress Relief
Compassionate language study module – what to say, what NOT to say

Included in this session: an audio file and links for additional reading

Listen to the audio, familiarize yourself with the information at the links provided, and I will send you a few questions to be answered via email before the next session.

If at any point you feel triggered or stressed during this session please contact me immediately via email: Lori@BirthingPeaceWithin.com

Take a moment to go through the list of words below to really understand why compassionate listeners would connect better with their clients – who wouldn’t want to identify with the list on the ‘synonyms’ and NOT the ‘antonyms’ list?

  • Synonyms for compassionate


    benevolent
    charitable
    humane
    merciful
    sympathetic
    warm
    warmhearted
    tender
    understanding
    bleeding heart
    commiserative
    humanitarian
    kindhearted
    kindly
    responsive
    softhearted
    tenderhearted

  • Antonyms for compassionate


    cold
    cool
    cruel
    inhumane
    malevolent
    mean
    merciless
    uncaring
    unfeeling
    unfriendly
    unkind
    unsympathetic
    intolerant
    hard
    harsh
    hateful
    indifferent


Standalone recording of the exercise –
Right-click (or apple-click) HERE to download and save this file.


After you listen to the audio, a review of the following documents will help frame the next section of the training.

Required exercise – understanding the importance of compassionate language as a support tool

Additional exercises for understanding the importance of compassionate language as a support tool – read through these and pick a favorite to build your listening muscles


If you have any problems with the files or questions about the sessions please let Lori know via Lori@BirthingPeaceWithin.com