Professional and short courses
Treasure Chest Breastfeeding Peer Supporters
Whether you have experience of breastfeeding or not, this course will help you build confidence and knowledge to be an advocate or peer supporter.
This short course will provide you with a working knowledge of breastfeeding peer support, and can be applied to breastfeeding support groups and counsellors both online and in person. The course is open to anyone who is supportive of breastfeeding, with strands for those who have breastfed themselves and wish to volunteer with Treasure Chest, and those who wish to be a breastfeeding advocate in their workplace or community.
York campus
- Course leader – Caroline Bolton and Adrienne Symonds
- Duration – 12 weeks, with a 2 hour session every week
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Dates and times
For information on course start dates and times, please contact us using the email address below
Course Fees
£222 per person
Course information
Who is this course for?
Parents who have breastfed and parents or non-parents that have not had experience.
What will I learn?
This will give you the opportunity to build on the practical knowledge you may have already gained through life experiences, and learn from the experiences of others. Those that have breastfed will be able to gain a Peer Supporter certificate, while those who have not can gain a Breastfeeding Advocate certificate, as well as becoming a friend of Treasure Chest.
Each week new topics will be explored, covering the biochemical, political and socioeconomic factors which impact upon families' choices and ability to reach their goals. Developing active listening and communication skills, and understanding the remit and boundaries of your role, are an essential element of the course.
How will I learn?
- 2 hour sessions over 12 weeks
- Sessions will be a mixture of group sessions, lectures, seminars, and focused study groups
- A moderated practical examination
- In addition to the 2 hours of class learning, please account for 2 hours of self study in preparation for each weekly session
- Once the course is completed there is ongoing supervision and update sessions to ensure you are supported as a volunteer
Course leader biographies
Caroline Bolton
Caroline has been training Peer Supporters for 15 years and is passionate about sharing information to help families reach their personal feeding goals. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and is also a manager of the National Breastfeeding Helpline, and a trustee and training manager of the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers.
Adrienne Symonds
Adrienne is a public health nutritionist and lactation consultant (IBCLC) specialising in maternal and infant nutrition. Her key interests include birth, breastfeeding and mental health outcomes for the family unit.
How to apply
To book your place, please email applications@treasurechest.org.uk
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