Course Overview
About the Course
Termination for medical reasons (TFMR) is a deeply personal and complex experience. This session offers foundational guidance for providers navigating TFMR care— exploring clinical context, legal considerations, and grief-informed practices to support patients through difficult decisions.
Learning Objectives
• Understand the Emotional Impact of TFMR: Recognize the complex grief and emotional challenges associated with ending a wanted pregnancy for medical reasons. • Identify Barriers to Support: Explore the societal, legal, and personal obstacles that individuals may face when seeking mental health support post-TFMR. • Implement Supportive Strategies: Learn approaches to provide compassionate and nonjudgmental care to those grieving a TFMR. • Promote Healing and Resilience: Develop techniques to support individuals in their healing journey, fostering resilience and hope.
Who Should Attend
Healthcare professionals working with families in the perinatal period. This includes mental health providers, social workers, nurses, physicians and midwives, doulas and birth workers, chaplains, lactation consultants, health educators, and more.
About the Instructor
Jane Armstrong is a licensed clinical social worker & board-approved clinical supervisor (LCSW-S) in the state of Texas. She is also certified in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International (PMH-C) and continues extensive & ongoing training on mental health during pregnancy & the postpartum period (including following TFMR/loss).
Compassionate Care Starts With You
Where compassion meets competence—providing grief-informed support with empathy and skill.
$35.00