Supporting through pregnancy and baby loss: crafting therapeutic conversations with mothers, partners and children

Who should attend this webinar?

Anyone who works in a professional care role or supports people through all forms of loss and grief. Our content is applicable to a wide variety of professions including counsellors, social workers, midwives, nurses, teachers, emergency response teams, medical, corrections, mental health, volunteers, caregivers and more.

Overview

This webinar aims to support professionals—including counsellors, social workers, psychotherapists, psychologists, midwives, and nurses—who work with mothers, fathers, and families/whānau navigating this often unexpected and overwhelming experience.

Baby loss is a type of disenfranchised grief that is often overlooked and given little space for discussion. It's crucial to acknowledge the frequently overwhelming and unique grief experiences of these individuals and whānau to provide them with appropriate service and support.

Pregnancy and baby loss can have profound, far-reaching emotional impacts on mothers, partners, children, and extended families. This presentation explores how we can support this significant vulnerability by creating spaces for sensitive conversations filled with empathy and consideration.

Key learning points

History: Recognising societal views and behaviours towards pregnancy and baby loss from the past deepens our understanding and creates opportunities for change.

Loss and Grief Models: Exploring theoretical frameworks that explain the diverse grieving processes of individuals

Miscarriage: Discussing the emotional, physical, and psychological impacts of miscarriage and the medical approach of miscarriage on those impacted

Stillborn: Understanding the unique challenges and profound grief experienced and finding meaning through this pain.

Supportive Therapeutic Conversations: Fostering empathetic communication to connect with and companion those experiencing loss and grief.

Partners/Fathers Grieving: Recognizing and addressing the often-overlooked emotional journeys of partners and fathers

Talking with Children: Crafting individual age-appropriate ways to help and support children

Māori: Exploring tikanga. protocols and customs

Spiritual: Practices, creating meaning and discovering purpose in life

Continuing Bonds and Creating Rituals: Embracing memorial practices and healing rituals that maintain connection

Webinar registration details

Access to the live two-hour webinar

Access to the webinar recording for 30 days

Access to a downloadable PDF handout

Certificate of accomplishment issued on completion of a short quiz for CPD/OPD points

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CPD points/credits

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New Zealand
FDANZ
NZEA
NZIFH

Australia
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