Advanced Provider Training: Holding Space for Grief

Perinatal grief is complex and deeply personal—it extends far beyond the loss of a pregnancy or infant. This 8-hour advanced provider training offers a compassionate exploration of how to support individuals navigating grief during the perinatal period, including unique experiences such as abortion, termination for medical reasons, miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss.

What You Will Explore

Multidimensional Grief: Understanding that loss encompasses not only the physical aspects of pregnancy or infancy but also all the hopes, dreams, and expectations held closely.

Identity and Family Dynamics: Addressing the grief that impacts personal identity, the impact on family-of-origin relationships (to include partners), and the mourning of life before and after loss.

Practical Tools & Resources: Gaining actionable insights for emotional support, including:

• Learn about major myths surrounding loss
• Understand more about intangible loss
• Recognize resources that can support perinatal loss

This presentation is facilitated by Lisa Martin MSW, LCSW, Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

Participants will be able to receive NASW CE credits. At this time, we have applied for NBCC credits. This is approved as a step 1 training for the PMH-C through Postpartum Support International.

Join Us

Be a part of an engaging and rich day of training specifically designed to empower providers with the tools and insights needed to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those navigating this unique and profound form of loss.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Identify and describe the multidimensional nature of perinatal grief, including both tangible and intangible aspects of loss.

2. Recognize the impact of perinatal loss on identity, family systems, and interpersonal relationships.

3. Differentiate between common grief myths and evidence-based understanding of the grieving process.

4. Assess the emotional and psychological needs of clients experiencing perinatal loss through a trauma-informed lens.

5. Apply at least three specific support strategies or interventions tailored to individuals or families navigating perinatal grief.

6. Demonstrate awareness of the cultural, ethical, and emotional considerations involved in working with grief following abortion, miscarriage, or infant death.

7. Access and refer clients to relevant community, therapeutic, or peer-based resources that address perinatal loss.

8. Foster an environment that validates loss while also supporting growth, resilience, and redefinition of identity post-loss.

By the end of the training, participants will be equipped to engage with grieving individuals and families in a way that honors both loss and resilience.