NMC PEER COUNSELOR
PHILOSOPHY
The Nursing
Mothers Counsel of Oregon provides peer
counselor training sessions twice a year.
This is an extensive 18 hours of training that
provides current breastfeeding information and
develops skills that will help you effectively
counsel and support a nursing family.
NMC Peer
counselors are trained to give breastfeeding
information with respect and kindness. We
help moms meet their own breastfeeding goals and
enjoy their breastfeeding experiences.
2008 PEER
COUNSELOR TRAINING
It is preferred that you attend all dates
within the session, allowances will be made in
the event you are unable to attend one of the
Monday dates.
Saturday
attendance is mandatory.
Training is free! The textbook will be available
on the first day of training for $50.00. We do
provide financial assistance for those not able
to cover the cost of the textbook.
All Training will be held at Legacy Emanuel
Hospital.
2008 Fall
Session dates and times
Saturday,
October 4th 9:00am-4:30pm
Monday, October 6th 6:30pm-9:30pm
Monday, October 13th 6:30pm-9:30pm
Monday, October 20th 6:30pm-9:30pm
Monday, October 27th 6:30pm-9:30pm
If you would like to
reserve a seat, please email the following
information to Rachel Martinez at
rachel@nursingmotherscounsel.org
Approximately 3-4
weeks prior to training, registration packets will
be sent.
Please note:
This is an 18 hour training session. Saturday attendance is mandatory to complete the
training. Training
will be held at
Legacy Emanuel Hospital.
MEMBERSHIP
REQUIREMENTS
Volunteer for at
least 10 3-hour phone shifts a year AND 10 hours
a year participating in one of our committees or
special projects AND attend at least four
continuing education meetings a year.
Free training,
offered in spring and fall, covers common
breastfeeding concerns, breast pump use, milk
storage and when to refer. Focus on active
listening and respect. Seeking
bilingual
peer counselors.
