Joy Slaughter
Doula
Health Coach
Philosophical Counselor
Mother of Seven
EDUCATION
Graduate Diploma in Logotherapy
& Existential Analysis
Franklian Psychotherapy
Viktor Frankl Institute of Ireland
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Summa Cum Laude
Emphasis in Coaching
Thomas University
Bachelor of Science, Public Health
Lacrosse University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Traditional
Allen College
(In Progress; GPA 4.0)
Anticipated Graduation: May 2025
Associate of Arts, Liberal Studies
Emphasis in Fine Art Photography
Thomas University
CERTIFICATIONS
(Active)
Certified Doula
Doulas of North America (DONA)
(In Progress)
DONA Doula Training: Complete
Anticipated Final Certification May 2024
Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Advanced Provider
Basic Fetal Heart Monitoring Certification
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Marshalltown Community College
Basic Life Support
Healthcare Provider
American Heart Association
RECENT LIVE WORKSHOPS
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Spinning Babies (Rock Island, Il)
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Basics of Bereavement for Doulas
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Doulas and Disabilities
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Basics of Breastfeeding for Birth Professionals
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Sexual and Reproductive Health for Women with Disabilities
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Prenatal/Postnatal Nutrition Review (New Birth Company)
MEMBERSHIPS
- Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (Student)
- International Association of Logotherapy and Existential Analysis
- American Student Nurses Association
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(Certifications may not be active)
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Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (NRAEMT)
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Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT-I)
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Basic Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)
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ACE Health Coach Certification
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ACE Weight Management Specialist Certification
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ACE Behavior Change Specialist Certification
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Paradoxical Intention Certification
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Compassion Fatigue Educator
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Existential Well-Being Counseling Certification
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Grief and Bereavement Counseling Certification
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Master Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner
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Advanced Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Certification
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Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Certification
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Diploma in Advanced Counseling for Depression
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Gestalt Psychotherapy Certification
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Certification