Join us for this special opportunity to prepare ourselves and all involved when the dreams of a new baby turns to heartbreak. This six-hour session will focus on the different types of perinatal loss; understanding and skills for doulas to support families during miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death - whether known in advance or unexpected; the many forms of grief, and the grief process; postpartum support for families who have had an unexpected outcome; accessing support from medical staff and community resources; cultural considerations when dealing with perinatal loss; nurturing ourselves, and how to balance our sadness with our support. The class will be spent in a grounded and safe classroom space, with time for honoring our own experiences and those families who have shown us the way.
Please arrive between 8:30 am - 9:00 am, our day begins at 9:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm. We will take an hour break for lunch, which will be provided. Snacks and beverages will also be provided during at the training.
Our class will be held in the community room at Powerful Schools. 5.5 hours of DONA CEUs have been granted.