The Center Learning Lab

Nourishing Hope: Role of Community Health Workers

Rooted in Love: Introduction to Sessions

Rooted in Love: Sacred Beginnings - The Role of Spirituality and Faith in Birth Outcomes

This course covers how faith and spirituality can affect birth outcomes, both positively and negatively. Includes two case studies for CHWs to assess causes and plan care, plus training on using the FICA spiritual assessment tool.

Rooted in Love: Impact of Loving Relationships on Maternal and Infant health in Illinois

This course reviews the role of relationships at multiple levels as drivers of maternal-infant, population health and examines the role of trauma as a barrier to positive birth outcomes.

Rooted in Love: Self Love and Renewal of Purpose

This course explores personal trauma, the importance of self-awareness, self-love and strategies for self-care.

Rooted in Love: Protecting Childbearing and Parenting Persons from Effects of Trauma

This course reviews the definition of trauma, signs and symptoms of trauma and strategies that CHWs can use recognize and be supportive of families in their pursuit of positive birth outcomes and parenting.