August 12, 2025
12:00-1:30pm CST
1.5 CEs for LCSW/LSW and LCPC/LPC
$20 for CEs, $10 for no CEs
One in every six couples’ experiences infertility, and one in every four pregnancies ends in pregnancy loss. For an experience that impacts such a large percentage of the human population, it is rare for social work education to focus on the impacts of infertility and pregnancy loss on the individuals, families, and communities experiencing them. Even more concerning is this lack of focus given the prevalence of mental health challenges in these populations, as high percentages of those experiencing infertility and pregnancy loss experience anxiety, depression, prolonged grief, and even post-traumatic stress disorder. It is imperative that social workers develop the capacity to understand those experiencing infertility and pregnancy loss and to be able to meet their unique mental health and holistic health needs. This presentation, led by a longtime social worker with professional and personal experience in these areas, will aid participants in learning basic information about infertility and pregnancy loss, in identifying mental health symptoms that can arise for those going through these issues, and in developing skills and strategies to better support individuals who are facing some of the most difficult and life-changing experiences of their lives.
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