Together, Forever: The Significance of Continuing Bonds in Clinical Work with Loss Parents- Part 2-

(Approved for the Psychotherapy/Mental Health Track Advanced Training as well as CE for maintaining PMH-C)

Clock Hours: 3

Content Description:

Part 2 of this live, virtual training will take a deeper dive into Continuing Bonds Theory and explore the critical role it plays in a loss parent’s grieving process. Participants will learn tangible strategies to support perinatal loss clients in developing and maintaining continuing bonds with their child(ren), while also facilitating overall integration and processing of the loss. Finally, this training will review cultural considerations for clinicians supporting bereaved parents.

Presenter: Lauren Abdill, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C

Learning Objectives:

1. Define what continuing bonds are and explain their role in the grief process

2. Understand the importance of continuing bonds for loss parents in particular

3. Identify ways clients can establish continuing bonds with their child(ren) and discuss how clinicians can support this process

4. Identify cultural considerations in supporting clients through establishing continuing bonds

Nurturing Mamas Network has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7232. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Nurturing Mamas Network is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about his/her experience with Nurturing Mamas Network, he/she may call or e-mail Felicia Hurst at felicia@nurturingmamasnetwork.com. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions and respond within 30 days.