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Professional Training
Backline is available to provide customized professional training on all aspects of pregnancy options counseling, abortion counseling, and post-abortion support. Our trainings encompass values clarification, skills building, and the social and political issues surrounding pregnancy, parenting, abortion and adoption.
Grayson Dempsey, Backline President and lead trainer, has been providing reproductive health training nationwide to medical professionals, social service agencies and nonprofit organizations since 1999.
For more information, please download our Professsional Training Services brochure (PDF).
To inquire about availability and fees, contact Grayson Dempsey at grayson@yourbackline.org or 503.493.0092.
"I got more out of my training with Backline than I could have ever expected. Their engaging training gave me a place to explore my own feelings, develop my counseling skills and deepen my understanding of the complexities that surround decision making around pregnancy options.
"It is evident that a great deal of thought and experience goes into creating trainings that will fit each organization's unique needs.
"Our training with Backline brought our organization together to discuss pregnancy options counseling, but it ended up doing so much more. We benefited from what the training style did for our group dynamic; the training truly strengthened our organization."
~Christy Hall, Birth Attendants: Prison Doula Project
Backline has provided training for the following clinics, organizations & schools:
- The Birth Attendants
- Sexual Assault Resource Center
- Evergreen State College
- National Network of Abortion Funds
- National Coalitiion of Abortion Providers
- Portland Community College
- Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette
- Oregon Health and Sciences University
- Medical Students for Choice
In-Service Presentations
Backline volunteers are available to provide in-service educational presentations to healthcare staff, social service organizations, and advocacy groups. In-service presentations are a great way to learn more about Backline's services and develop stronger referral systems. Please e-mail info@yourbackline.org if you would like to schedule an in-service presentation for your staff.
