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Define the non-clinical role: practical help, emotional steadiness, and information sharing—never diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice.

Bust common myths and replace them with compassionate, stigma-free language you can use with families and professionals.

Understand TFMR at a high level—terms, timelines, and supports—so you can center the family’s values while partnering with clinical teams.

Overview of provider-led options and recovery considerations; your role is preparation, presence, and referrals—not clinical counseling.

A plain-language map of terms families may hear (complete, incomplete, missed, chemical) and how to speak about them without overstepping.

What families can expect before, during, and after care—and how to offer comfort, clarity, and practical help within scope.

A compassionate orientation to stillbirth and adjacent supports, with clear boundaries and paths to specialized resources.

Non-clinical guidance for preparation, presence, and follow-up—plus referral cues and community resources.

How fertility care intersects with loss, common acronyms, and respectful ways to collaborate with specialists.

Create calm, safe spaces; support rest, nourishment, and daily logistics—always consent-based and within non-clinical scope.

Offer opt-in remembrance ideas and honor culture, faith, and privacy—no pressure, only choice.

Support during labor related to loss: pacing, comfort, communication, and advocacy preparation—without clinical advice.

Recognize non-diagnostic warning signs of PMADs after loss and make warm, timely mental-health referrals.

Explore how primary loss and later triggers compound grief, and ways to support changing needs over time.

Language, culture, identity, and access considerations to reduce harm and increase inclusion in every conversation.

Support families experiencing NICU-related grief and respond to panic with simple grounding and clear next steps.

Ground yourself in what grief is (and isn’t) after pregnancy loss, so you can validate without minimizing or pathologizing.

Understand common bodily responses to grief and how to suggest gentle, supportive routines within scope.

Disenfranchised, anticipatory, complicated—learn the language to recognize patterns and encourage appropriate referrals.

Use stages and phase models thoughtfully, focusing on client-led coping and evidence-informed referrals.

What trauma means in this context and how trauma-informed principles shape your support.

Identify common emotional responses and provide steady, non-clinical support with consent and pacing.

Normalize somatic reactions and offer grounding, regulation, and routine—within your scope.

In addition to having healthy coping strategies and a supportive social network, additional treatment for people affected by trauma may be necessary to reduce post traumatic symptoms. Know when and how to refer to trauma-trained clinicians and how to collaborate ethically.

Develop the core hands-on skills you’ll use in practice: compassionate communication, creating safe spaces, and offering emotional comfort. Learn how to guide families through decision-making with respect for their autonomy and values, while holding boundaries that keep the focus on their story—not yours.

Sitting with grief and loss takes a toll. This lesson teaches you how to sustain yourself in the work—through boundaries, reflection, and support systems. Learn to recognize signs of compassion fatigue and take proactive steps so you can remain present, grounded, and effective for the families you serve.

Sometimes a family’s needs extend beyond your scope. This lesson prepares you to recognize those moments and connect clients with trusted professionals and resources—whether mental health providers, medical care, postpartum doulas, support groups, funeral services, or ritual providers. Learn how to share referrals clearly, with consent and accessibility in mind, so families feel fully supported and empowered in their choices.

Deepen your understanding of miscarriage and loss through carefully selected texts that blend personal stories, cultural perspectives, and professional guidance. These works provide insight into the emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions of miscarriage, while also equipping you with language and frameworks to better support families.

Learn the exact steps to move from training into certified practice. From completing the course and passing the exam to submitting your local resource list, this lesson walks you through the requirements so you can finalize your certification with clarity and confidence.

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