Events & classes

Events & classes can be requested directly with us by contacting Tara at withuparenting@gmail.com

Unless otherwise specified, local classes are held at Cohera Wellness: 800 Roosevelt Rd., E220, Glen Ellyn IL 60137

Childbirth Classes + Doula Training

Equipping parents and doulas with training & support for positive birth

Seminars & Interactive Workshops

Our interactive workshops are designed for meaningful engagement, honest conversation, and practical tools that last beyond the session. And best of all, we have fun!

Choose the topic that best fits your group or organization:

  • How to Manage Stress and Burnout in a Helping Profession

  • Healthy Conflict & Communication

  • Purposeful Parenting

Whether you’re planning a retreat, training, or community event, we’ll tailor the workshop to your audience and context. Select the topic that resonates most, and let’s create a meaningful, practical learning experience together.


Professional Birth Doula Training
Feb
21
to Feb 23

Professional Birth Doula Training

Are you passionate about supporting families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum? Join our in-person Doula Training Workshop, led by experienced ICEA-certified doula trainer Tara Van Dyke, and take the first step toward making a lasting impact on maternal and infant health outcomes.

In this hands-on, immersive workshop, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to provide compassionate care, empower families, and advocate for positive birth experiences. Whether you’re starting your journey as a doula or looking to enhance your skills, this workshop is your gateway to meaningful work that truly changes lives. Don’t miss this opportunity—reserve your spot today!

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Healthy Parenting
Jan
25

Healthy Parenting

Join us at St. Mark’s Church in Geneva for their “Thriving Together” series. Learn to nurture strong relationships by understanding your own influences, aligning expectations with developmental stages, and fostering a values-based approach that shapes your child’s character from the inside out. Join us to create a legacy of love, understanding, and purposeful growth in your family!

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Prepared Partner Training
Jan
15

Prepared Partner Training

Be a labor support hero! With or without a doula on your team, there's a lot to learn about how to be helpful and fully present.

This class is online, but interactive, fun, and packed with value. You'll walk away more confident and excited about your upcoming birth, with practical ways to provide support and encouragement.

Includes a printable birth support checklist to pack in your bag

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World Doula Week Celebration
Mar
23

World Doula Week Celebration

Welcome to World Doula Week Celebration 2024!

If you're a seasoned doula or just getting started, this event is for you. We'll spend time with our birth worker friends and build new connections in the community.

Snacks and drinks will be served, but if you'd like to bring a treat or beverage to share, that would be lovely.

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  • Sofia, Bulgaria

    St Trevelius Seminary, Jan 2026

  • Cape Town, South Africa

    ICEA, Oct 2025

  • Malenovice, Czech Republic

    ESSP, Aug 2025

  • Cluj, Romania

    Biserica VIA Church, March 2025

  • Geneva, Illinois

    St. Mark’s Church, Jan 2025

  • Wheaton, Illinois

    Wheaton College, Nov 2024

  • Bratislava, Slovakia

    CS Lewis High School, Oct 2024

  • Kigali, Rwanda

    Navigators, Aug 2024

  • Jones, Michigan

    BLBC, Aug 2024

  • Glen Ellyn, Illinois

    GECC, Feb 2024

  • Malenovice, Czech Republic

    Josiah Venture, Sept 2023

  • Eger, Hungary

    Eszterházy University, Nov 2018