CPD Supporting Parents Following Baby Loss - Stage 1 (Online Workshop)
Stage one of a bespoke training programme for health professionals working in the field of maternity and baby loss and Level 4 counsellors
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About this event
CPD Accredited Supporting Parents Following Baby Loss - Stage 1 (Online Workshop)
Join us at this online workshop providing specialist baby loss training for healthcare professionals working in the field of maternity and baby loss and for psychotherapists and counsellors. This workshop will be run by leading professionals experienced in the field of baby loss.
Providing psychological support to parents following the death of a baby or child can be an emotionally charged and challenging aspect of your work; the Petals training programme will enable you to create a safe space for parents to express their feelings of fear, anxiety, guilt, shame and anger, helping them to live alongside their grief and feel more able to cope in the world.
Entry Level Requirements
This stage one training course is for anyone working in the following areas:
- Maternity services
- Perinatal Mental Health Services for bereaved parents
- Qualified counsellors and psychotherapists (minimum of a level four diploma in counselling)
Subjects covered include:
- Baby Loss statistics and definitions
- How to communicate sensitively
- Models of grief
- Parents’ lived experience
- Secondary losses
- Self-disclosure and professional boundaries
- Self-care and well-being for you
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this training course, participants will:
- Understand why specialist counselling is needed
- Be up-to-date with the latest baby loss statistics, research, guidelines and protocols
- Have a good understanding of parents’ lived experience following baby loss
- Feel more confident in communicating with bereaved parents
- Recognise when parents may be stuck in their grief and need specialist interventions
- Gain information about national baby loss support organisations
Register now to secure your spot!
Date: Mon 26th January 2026
Time: 9.30am
Frequently asked questions
The maximum number of attendees is 16 per course.
The training course is provided on Zoom. A link will be sent to participants on successful registration for the event.
The full price of this training workshop will be taken when booked. Unfortunately we are unable to provide refunds if you are unable to attend. If you need to cancel your space on this course please get in touch at training@petalscharity.org as soon as possible.
You will need to be in a quiet, confidential space for the duration of the course with your camera on at all times. This is an interactive course and you will be required to participate and share with others in the group.