Application for the Spinning Babies Trainer Training Gathering Due Dec 1, 2015 Section 1 You

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1 Application for the Spinning Babies Trainer Training Gathering Due Dec 1, 2015 Section 1 You Name: Title and Credential(s): Birthdate: Phone(s): Time if known: Full Address: Website: Social Media: Blog: Partner s name and birthday: Children s names and birthdates: A 500-word bio: List a few of your favorite pass times and joy boosters. References from 3 people and their contact info. Can you travel to Sao Paulo, Brazil in June 2018 for a week? Note: A signature on your non-compete contract will be necessary before application acceptance is complete.

2 Section 2 You and Birth Please share with me a summary of your Birth Work with a sentence or paragraph on each of the following requests below. Keep it simple. Bullet points are acceptable and so is an organized story. Label the page, A Summary of My Birth Work and attach it, or type it in here. Listed below Your role(s) at birth over the years (include what you are doing currently and help me tell the time spent at each): How many births have you attended? How many were attended in as a provider (if you are a provider) as a midwife, nurse, or doctor? List your major topics, creations, & milestones. Attach a resume as a substitute, or adapt a resume to be more personal if you like. What is your favorite thing about YOU at a birth? Reveal a common praise you hear from mothers about you. Share a common complement you hear from other birth workers. Describe how you have included and supported women who are Describe your business experience with and beyond birth: Section 3 Using Spinning Babies Concepts and Insights at a Birth story

3 (No names, please.) Date of Birth: City of Birth: Home, Center, or Hospital Tell how you successfully and clearly used a Spinning Babies approach to identify and solve a labor challenge. Be specific. Parity and gestational age of pregnancy for the birthing woman: What was your role and title at this birth? What pregnancy preparation a part of this story? Identify signs for an intervention and your thoughts: Provide a very brief overview of labor. What point in pre labor or labor was the challenge? Describe the signs or symptoms of the challenge. What had been tried before your solution? What was the first thing you introduced? What else did you introduce or do next? How did the mother respond to your suggestion(s)? How did other providers respond at first to your suggestion(s)?

4 How soon was an effect noticed? For which technique do you attribute the effect to? What was the effect? What happened next? What did you learn at this birth? What have you done with that lesson since? Have you taught any one else this technique? Describe for what situation the technique was introduced. How did that birth worker receive your suggestion?

5 Section 4 Explaining Spinning Babies to others Your Elevator Talk About Spinning Babies 1.) Imagine you are in a hospital elevator. You have 3 minutes with another birthworker who has never heard of Spinning Babies. She asks, What is Spinning Babies?! 2.) Now, imagine you are in an airport line for 3 minutes with a person who has never heard of Spinning Babies. He asks, What is Spinning Babies?! 3.) Your family member or mate asks, What will being a Spinning Babies Approved Trainer mean to our lives? How will this change your schedule? Will you be traveling? How often?

6 Section 5 Teaching Your Teaching Story; The story you teach What adult health education/birth education have you taught? Did/Do you teach parent groups, or Professional groups or both? Explain Please describe what you taught? Props 1.) Please describe (more than a list) the props you use in your class. 2.) Insert a clear digital photo of your collection of props directly into this Word document. BEFORE inserting it, resize it to a 300 dpi or smaller file so your Word document doesn t lose its layout. 3.) Give a detailed description of how to use one interesting prop I m as interested in your ability to write easy-to-understand steps as I am in your actual purpose and use of the prop. 2.) You teach a birth class: Describe the points of contact in registration, welcome and follow up after the class. If you designed the class and taught it yourself, choose that one over a class you taught for another organization; hospital or school, etc. 3.) Insert or attach a copy of three different slides you made.

7 4.) You are about to teach a birth class that you normally teach with power point (or similar slideshow). You find out there is no AV when you were expecting there to be a projector or DVD player for your presentation. In fact, there is no electricity, no wifi, and your smart phone battery just died. No one has internet. You are offline. Describe how you illustrate anatomical concepts without slides. 5.) You are teaching a class you have taught before. An hour into your day, you note that one of your participants is again giving her third opinion to correct another one of your statements. She is enjoying sharing her knowledge about birth with the class. You notice that this time, the other participants are showing signs they may be impatient or annoyed (eyes rolling, frowns, looking away). Explain how you handle or ignore the situation and why.

8 Section 6 Body work What bodywork modalities have you experienced first hand? What bodywork modalities have you practiced on others? Have you taught bodywork? Which kind? How proficient are you in anatomy? Can you list 6 muscles to the pelvis? Can you list 20 muscles to the pelvis? Can you list the 3 Pelvic levels? Can you instantly say how to open each level? Which level is -2 Station? Describe Fascia.

9 Section 7 The Metaphor This page helps me assess your discernment in understanding Spinning Babies as more than techniques. 1.) Which choice describes your understanding of Spinning Babies? A.) Spinning Babies is a method of optimal fetal positioning. B.) Spinning Babies gets babies into a good position for birth. C.) Spinning Babies is an approach using fetal positioning. D.) All of the above. E.) None of the above. 2.) Which sentence is the most true about Gail Tully A.) Made up Spinning Babies from scratch as no one in history was paying attention to fetal position before B.) Developed Spinning Babies as an answer to the question of how do we help women experience the natural birth they expect. C.) Explains fetal position according to the midwifery view of natural birth. 3.) The mother has been in labor 2 days. She is tense. The provider wants to help by breaking her water. You are at the birth as a consultant. What will you suggest to help labor progress? How will you suggest it? Give a dialogue here with quotes as if talking:

10 Section 8 Multiple Choice Test The next three pages help me assess your present readiness to teach others about Spinning Babies concepts. The Trainer Training Gathering will increase your readiness so don t stress here. 1. Which choice describes your competency level in anatomy? A. I can teach a childbirth class as long as I m not being evaluated for anatomy content. B. I can use the common name of a muscle when I m teaching and know its location and job. C. I m a geek about anatomy. 2. The three levels of the pelvis are: A. Engagement, Rotation, Emergence B. Inlet, Midcavity, Outlet C. Walcher s, Lunge, Squat 3. The following is true about opening the top of the pelvis: A. The brim can potentially open significantly front-to-back. B. Alignment of the bony pelvis adds room for engagement. C. Balance of the soft tissues may add room for engagement. D. An anterior pelvic tilt does not open the inlet. E. All are true 4. The effects of a posterior position on pregnancy and labor: A. Are variable and random so we focus only on balance. B. Include back pain and exclude instinctual birth C. Have been adequately studied to show random rotation. D. All of the above, according to Spinning Babies viewpoint. E. None of the above, according to Spinning Babies viewpoint. 5. The fetal head measurement of a flexed baby: A. Changes from 11.cm to 9.5 cm B. Changes from the occipitofrontal to the suboccipitobregmatic diameter, making the head seem 1.5 cm smaller. C. Shifts the axis of the baby parallel with the pelvic passage.

11 8. A daily exercise routine for pelvic balance: A. Probably will include bodywork or physical therapy B. May likely include forward lunge, calf stretch, squat C. Is recommended only in the presence of fetal malposition D. All of the above. 9. Belly Mapping is a process done by the mother for approximating fetal position. A small moving part in each of three quadrants of the abdomen could indicate what fetal position? A. Occiput transverse B. Occiput posterior 10. A body balance routine may promote ease in childbirth, but has which contraindication? A. No Rebozo use in the presence of an anterior placenta. B. No Forward-leaning inversion in the presence of hypertension. C. No Sidelying release in the presence of an epidural. D. All of the above. 11. A body balancing technique to attempt to convert a breech lie to a head down position can be recommended by doulas. T F 12. Either mild contractions that don t progress or very strong contractions with a sudden onset and later stop may mean baby is stopped at the: A. Inlet B. Midpelvis C. Outlet 13. Spinning Babies claims that the techniques covered in the workshop can be suggested within the doula scope of practice by examining how our actions fit Penny Simkin s Seven Questions. T F

12 14. In labor, the baby remains high. Choose which labor techniques may allow baby to engage by opening the inlet: A. Posterior pelvic tilt, arching the back in bridge pose, Walchers B. Abdominal lift, Knee chest, Shake the buttocks, Walcher s C. Walking, Circles on the ball, side lunges 15. Describe two midpelvis techniques used together to resolve posterior arrest in order to avoid cesarean delivery: 16. Labor is not progressing. Rank the order of importance for assessing the feasibility a physiologic intervention for a labor stall: Dilation of the cervix Mother and baby s vitals Fetal position and presentation Station of fetal descent 16. The mother is pushing in a confirmed 2nd stage. The nurse sees the head. You hope to guide her to open her pelvic outlet. Describe (more than list) a technique that opens the outlet while the woman remains on her back. Describe (more than list) a technique that opens the outlet that the mobile mother can use.

13 Section 9 Motivation What do you want to bring to Spinning Babies? 3.) What message about Spinning Babies connects with you as a Birth Keeper? 4.) What do you want to keep about you and your work that you enjoy now when you go on to present Spinning Babies Workshops? 5.) What personal talent are you eager to express in Spinning Babies work? 6.) What type of mentoring and connection do you expect or hope for from Gail Tully and her office? Personal Workshop related 7.) Remember something you have done well. What is it that helps you feel that you have succeeded? 8.) What behavior by others makes you feel included, loved, liked, part of the group? 9.) List your other work commitments and life activities besides presenting Spinning Babies: 10.) Write and share a 1-2 page, detailed 5-year plan:

14 Check list for filling out the application questionnaire. Application fee of $250 is attached or was electronically sent (describe) Non-compete contract signed and attached (will be sent) Trainer Ethics signed and attached Proofs of credentials are attached. Bio of 500 words Photo (a clear digital close up of head and shoulders is best) 5-year plan is attached 3 References by a student, colleague, and mother you helped. Screen shot images of your related class or event announcements Applications are due Dec. 1, 2015 This application is ed or post dated by this date. All answers and materials are complete and included in one How your application is reviewed The application process is not a simple reading of your forms. Review of the application, calling of references, and confirmation of skills are included. You will receive a written confirmation of acceptance or denial. An immediate response that your application arrived safely. My decision in approximately 45 days from your application arriving if your application is accepted, conditionally accepted or declined. Conditional acceptance may be given with a time line for tasks or conditions to be achieved, but missing items may mean denial, too. Acceptance means your next steps will include, Monthly online meetings with trainers Meeting the payment schedule which will then include Registration to the Trainer Training Gathering Fine tuning in biographical information and photo for website Please realize that submitting the application and attending the Trainer Training on September 20-29, 2016 doesn t guarantee approval. With good will on both parties, the confidence level is high. The application process infers that steps must be proven and ethics and standards upheld. Thank you for completing the application. Reading this will help me know you better and see your self-identified strengths.

15 Application fee Your $250. non-refundable payment is due with application submission. The cost is deducted from your total cost of Spinning Babies Trainer approval process. In the event you are not approved this payment is not returned. Secure your check to your application, with a paper clip, for instance. Or send your payment with Paypal or international or domestic bank wire transfer. Cost of either cannot be deducted from payment, so add any additional fees (5% on Paypal). Submit your application at the same time as your payment. Apply for an extension in writing before due date. Limitations apply. Complete Approval Process for is $4,500 payable by Aug For the $250 application fee to be included towards your $4,500 payment you must complete the process of becoming an approved trainer for Spinning Babies (Maternity House Publishing, Inc.). The Trainer Training is in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota At this time, we expect to be staying at The Commons Hotel. You will have one room mate. Your room will be from Sept th, The Trainers Training is included. Flights and ground travel to St. Paul, MN are not included. Ground travel from the MSP airport is covered if you arrive between 6 am - 11 pm. Ground travel is not covered from 11 pm-6 am. Arriving between 11 pm-6 am requires the trainee to get and pay a taxi. University bus shuttle from our hotel to the Confluence is free and we will be riding back and forth from September while attending the Confluence. Training materials such as the manual and handouts are included in the curriculum. A list of clothing to match the weather, and other personal needs will be sent to you closer to the time of the training. As an independent contractor and self employed, approved trainer, Spinning Babies, Maternity House Publishing, Inc. nor Gail Tully provides you with materials to fulfill your self-employment. You will have to make your slideshow. Start early. A list will be provided to you of suggested teaching props.

16 Payment Schedule The 2016 Approval Process of $4,500 is payable in two or more payments: Application and application fee payment due by Dec. 1, Application fee of $ is a non-refundable payment. Please note, the application fee is an earned fee and is not refundable should you choose not to complete the application process or your application does not meet the requirements. The information to be submitted includes: This Application Form Digital portrait photograph Bio (300 words) Check for Payable online on the date you submit your application online to gail@spinningbabies.com. A special button will be provided on the Spinning Babies Website for you approximately two weeks before the due date. An will describe how to find and use this payment button. You will have a meeting scheduled on the phone or Skype with Gail Tully within 6 weeks of submitting your application and payment. Payment of $4,500, less $250 already paid, is due by August 1, 2016: $4,250 You may schedule a payment plan to help your success in meeting this cost. Gail will work with you on that. Completion is mandatory in August, There will be a $200 late fee and a risk of not being able to attend the Trainer Training if payment is not complete by August 31, Participation of 6 online meetings is required even during the payment period in If you have your application accepted, participation is expected.

17 Agreements upon submitting the application to Spinning Babies Applicants may not teach workshops or conference sessions based on fetal positioning and/or labor progress, with or without body balancing, alignment, optimal fetal positioning and similar content for the duration of the approval period. Spinning Babies Approved Trainers May Teach: 1) Group Spinning Babies Workshops of not more than 30 participants per class, and two sponsors. This maximum size of the class is required until reapproval and then may be the same or changed. Office fee of $17 dollar per participant or $ which ever is greater, per workshop is due no later than 1 week following the workshop. The fee covers A copy of the certification form for you to copy per participant, Online promotion of your workshop on Spinning Babies Website and Facebook, Administrative record keeping of the Class List, evaluations, and posttests of all participants on the group class list. Administrative support for the Trainer per year (record keeping and promotion of classes and communication with trainer and other tasks as deemed necessary by the office.) Membership and subscription services to each participant on the class list up to 2 additional names for non-registrant sponsors or hosts per class. The trainer will supply name, , address and phone for all. Other trainer support as developed in the office If the approved trainer does not have workshops equaling 200 dollars worth of participant fees to the office, an annual $200 fee will be charged for administrative fees for each calendar year in which the trainer doesn t teach during the 3 year approval period. Outstanding fees must be paid before approved status renewal. 2) Private Spinning Babies instruction will not be eligible for Continuing education unless it meets the requirements listed in #1., above. Spinning Babies doesn t limit the private class fee. 3) In a Medical Facility: If you choose to teach Spinning Babies Workshop in a hospital, doctor s office, midwife s office, clinic, birth center or any other health care facility, they may not require that an instructor alter the content of Spinning Babies objectives or the materials for any reason. 4) In an Educational Facility: If you choose to teach Spinning Babies Workshop in a school, college or any other educational program, curriculum, or facility, they may not incorporate Spinning Babies into their written curriculum or content. They may not alter the content of Spinning Babies objectives or the

18 materials for any reason. Neither the facility nor the trainer may charge or be paid through the facility for the Spinning Babies Workshop, content, material or name, except that the facility can pay the trainer to present the Spinning Babies Workshop at the educational facility as an independent workshop. A college may not advertise or charge fees for a Spinning Babies Workshop on their course catalogue or course listing, except as a independent class not of their school offerings. 5) Co-teaching with two approved trainers will assign one trainer as administrative workshop leader for purposes of office requirements, payments and follow-through. Non-approved trainers may not co-teach objective-based content. Non-approved co-teachers or co-trainers must be approved by Gail Tully before being billed on the workshop description or promotion and before addressing or lecturing participants, including bio, resume/ CV, reference and representation of teaching, and of attendance at a Spinning Babies Workshop. 6) The workshop must not be shorter or longer than 7 hours of active content. Workshops can be longer. Start and stop and lunch times are at the discretion of the trainer. Additional content, handouts, techniques must be pre-approved by the office. Time must be allowed for the current objectives. Additional tips, stories, handouts and techniques must be selected to support the existing objectives and content. 7.) Reduced fees for repeat participants are not allowed at this time. 8.) Alterations in written and publicized, posted, or ed descriptions of the workshop must be pre-approved by the office first. 9.) Alterations other than personal trainer contact information and bio are not allowed in the slide show without pre-approval from the office. 10.) Withdrawal of approval status may follow negligence or lack of regard in the above agreements. Public ing posting, writing, or dissemination of disrespectful representation of Spinning Babies, Gail Tully or her office, other Spinning Babies approved trainers, sponsors, hosts, or participants will risk immediate loss of approval status. 11.) Re approval renews your agreement with this list of agreements, the approved trainer practice guidelines and code of ethics. 12.) Changes, improvements, clarifications and additions may be added to this document in the spirit of the existing content. No costs will be added in for the first 3-year approval period of 2015 to Approve Applicants will then receive contracts and more information.