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Course Description

Hours: 12

This Professional Development course will examine many aspects and needs of parental grief following the death of a child. Regardless of age and/or gestation, the death of a child tends to be a devastating experience for the parent(s), the surrounding family and the community at large. Navigating grief and heartbreak in a society that struggles with both mortality and emotional expression presents additional challenges for bereaved parents. We will examine parental grief following pre- and post-natal death, and death of a dependent child. Discussions will include the experience of disenfranchised grief. The course will provide participants with strategies for supporting the individual, couple and family (including siblings) following the death of a child.

This course was designed for helping professionals or those looking to get into the helping field. It is not a support group for bereaved parents. For those who are navigating their own loss, the content and discussions may be triggering.

Notes

Time Zone: All listed class times are held in ET (Ontario, Canada)

For more information contact the Faculty of Social Work Professional Development office:

Email: fswprofessionaldevelopment@wlu.ca
Phone: 548-889-5128

Cancellations and Transfers
Be sure to carefully review our cancellation and transfer information before registering.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Supporting Bereaved Parents After a Pregnancy Loss or the Death of a Child
Type
Online
Dates
Nov 03, 2025 to Dec 14, 2025
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $400.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Instructor: Diane Biggs, MA, RP

Location: This online, asynchronous course will be available on the start date through MyLearningSpace, which is accessible through your student portal.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd
 

Section Title
Supporting Bereaved Parents After a Pregnancy Loss or the Death of a Child
Type
Remote
Days
M, T
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Dec 08, 2025 to Dec 09, 2025
Schedule and Location
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $400.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Time Zone: All remote courses are ET (Ontario, Canada).

InstructorDiane Biggs, MA, RP

Location: This Professional Development course is being held remotely through Zoom. 

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Section Title
Supporting Bereaved Parents After a Pregnancy Loss or the Death of a Child
Type
Online
Dates
Feb 23, 2026 to Apr 05, 2026
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $400.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Instructor: Diane Biggs, MA, RP

Location: This online, asynchronous course will be available on the start date through MyLearningSpace, which is accessible through your student portal.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd
 

Section Title
Supporting Bereaved Parents After a Pregnancy Loss or the Death of a Child
Type
Remote
Days
M, T
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jun 01, 2026 to Jun 02, 2026
Schedule and Location
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $400.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Time Zone: All remote courses are ET (Ontario, Canada).

InstructorDiane Biggs, MA, RP

Location: This Professional Development course is being held remotely through Zoom. 

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

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