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Better education. Better care. Better outcomes.

2.4 million reproductive losses annually

60% experience mental health issues like depression, anxiety, or PTSD

The care they receive matters.

An Opportunity to Make a Difference

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, select organizations and individuals can be awarded Reproductive Grief Care education at no cost.

Build your team’s expertise. Strengthen patient care. Become a leader in compassionate, evidence-based Reproductive Grief Care.

Funding is limited. Applications are competitive.

Eligibility

Organizations operating within the United States that fit one or more of the following criteria are eligible to apply.

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs): Outpatient clinics and community-based health providers that receive federal funding to treat medically underserved areas and populations.
Organizations that offer medical services, in combination with mental health counseling, health education, support groups, or other support opportunities.
Smaller organizations with under 250 staff members.

Choose Your Pathway

Discover education and training opportunities designed to strengthen your understanding of reproductive grief and equip you to provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to those impacted by reproductive loss.

Explore our pathways to find the one that best aligns with your goals, role, and needs. If multiple pathways interest you, you are welcome to submit an application for each.

Professional Standard Designation

For full organizations that wish to learn a comprehensive approach to compassionate reproductive grief care, combining evidence-based education, coaching, and practical application to support individual healing and strengthen staff resiliency.

Professional Standard Designation

FAQ

The program is designed to be completed in approximately 22 weeks (6 months) from kickoff, offering a structured learning experience that supports meaningful growth and lasting impact in reproductive grief care.
We encourage broad participation to foster a shared understanding of compassionate reproductive grief care across your organization. At least 75% of client-facing staff and volunteers are required to complete the on-demand education and live webinar. Our Education team will work with you to identify the participants best suited for the program. Your organization will also designate at least one Project Lead to participate in coaching sessions with Institute staff, supporting the integration of learning into your organization's practices.
A Project Lead should be:
- Someone whose expertise/authority spans both clinical and operational realms (i.e. nurse/mental health manager, nurse navigator, clinical supervisor, nurse/mental health educator, perinatal bereavement coordinator, etc.)
- Someone who has the authority and ability to make team-wide scheduling decisions and is able to ensure the project stays on-pace
- Someone who has the authority and support of executive leadership to influence clinic policies and procedures in order to implement compassionate reproductive grief care practices on an organizational level
- Note: Project Lead selection should be internally evaluated while filling out this application, and must be finalized before attending the Kick-Off Orientation Call.
All program trainings are offered virtually, with no in-person commitments required. Your team will participate in a few live, virtual sessions scheduled collaboratively with Institute staff to support your learning and implementation journey.

Certificate Bundle

The program is self-paced, allowing your team to learn on a flexible schedule and integrate compassionate reproductive grief care into your practice. Most teams complete the courses in approximately three months, building knowledge and skills at a pace that works for them.
We recommend teams of 5–15 participants to foster shared learning, strengthen team-wide understanding of reproductive grief care, and support the integration of compassionate, evidence-based practices across your organization.
- Medical Certificate
  - Designed for: Physicians, nurses, midwives, emergency department clinicians
  - Primary Focus: Trauma-informed care and compassionate communication
  - Best for you if: You provide direct medical care and want to strengthen compassionate communication, confidence, and quality of care during and immediately after reproductive loss.
  - Available Continuing Education Units: 5 Contact Hours
- Mental Health Certificate
  - Designed for: Therapists, counselors, psychologists, and social workers
  - Primary Focus: Therapeutic understanding and support of reproductive grief
  - Best for you if: You provide ongoing therapeutic care and want focused education in recognizing and responding to reproductive grief within counseling relationships.
  - Available Continuing Education Units: 4 CEs
- Individual Certificate
  - Designed for: Laypeople, support staff, nonprofit leaders, HR professionals, advocates, and community members
  - Primary Focus: Foundational understanding and compassionate support
  - Best for you if: You want to offer informed, compassionate support in personal, community, ministry, or workplace settings. No clinical training required.
  - This certificate does not offer continuing education units
Absolutely! Team members can select the reproductive grief care certificate track that best aligns with their professional role, allowing your organization to build a well-rounded team with specialized knowledge and skills to advance compassionate reproductive grief care.

Flexible, on-demand education that equips teams of five or more to provide compassionate, informed reproductive grief care.

Certificate Bundle

FAQ

Symposium Scholarship

For individuals who wish to build knowledge and connect with professionals advancing compassionate, trauma-informed care for those impacted by reproductive loss.

Symposium Scholarship

FAQ

Scholarship recipients will join us virtually on Friday, April 9, 2027, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time for our annual Symposium. Through this learning experience, participants will connect with professionals, explore evidence-based approaches, and advance compassionate reproductive grief care.
The Institute's 2027 Annual Symposium, The Emotional Emergency: Reproductive Loss Beyond the Medical Moment, brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, and community leaders to advance compassionate, whole-person reproductive grief care. Through evidence-based education, lived experiences, and interdisciplinary perspectives, participants will explore ways to recognize emotional needs beyond medical stabilization and strengthen trauma-informed support across clinical, mental health, and community settings. Click here to visit our website and learn more about this educational event.
Yes! Participants can earn up to 5 continuing education credits (CEs) through the Symposium, providing an opportunity to deepen your knowledge while meeting professional education requirements.