Hosted by Champlain Maternal Newborn Regional Program.

Date: May 12th, 2026 (register by April 28th)

Agenda: Google Classroom (independent online modules) + afternoon Zoom session.

Target audience: This workshop is intended for all practitioners involved in the care of mothers and newborns in the community.

Event description:

This workshop provides a solid foundation of theoretical and clinical knowledge to facilitate effective care of families experiencing a perinatal loss. This workshop also addresses the potential effects of perinatal loss on practitioners as a result of caring for bereaved families. When possible, a parent with lived experience will provide a guest presentation.

Format:

This workshop will be offered in a blended learning format and consists of 2 parts:

1. Online modules (using Google Classroom) to be completed independently prior to the Workshop. Estimated time 3-4 hours.
2. Participation in an interactive Zoom videoconference session during the afternoon of the Workshop. Estimated time 3-4 hours.

All online modules must be completed prior to the afternoon Zoom session.

Objectives:

• Describe different types of perinatal losses and outline the grief process.
• Explore the significance of perinatal loss in the lives of childbearing families.
• Discuss the role of care providers including specific interventions to support bereaved families.
• Identify the challenges associated with providing support to bereaved families.
• Identify self-care strategies for care providers and other members of the health care team who are affected by loss.