Miscarriage & Fertility at Work: How to support our affected colleagues.
Friday 11th October - 12 - 1pm
One in four pregnancies ends in loss, yet baby loss remains a stigmatised issue in the workplace. Within this sensitive yet informative session, delegates can explore formal and informal support strategies to help their affected colleagues. We will cover communication training, formal support initiatives (including policy), and informal strategies, such as support groups and awareness raising beyond Baby Loss Awareness Week.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/809357178107?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tuesday 12th November - 12-1pm
Pregnancy loss and childlessness can present unique implications for LGBTQA+ individuals, for example, in addition to disenfranchised grief, experiences of discriminatory practices are apparent. Childlessness disproportionately affects members of the LGBTQA+ community. Within this session, MIST Workshops present the key issues, with guidance on how we can better support affected friends and colleagues
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/927208464477?aff=oddtdtcreator
Miscarriage & Fertility at Work: Pregnancy loss in the LGBTQA+ community
Thursday 28th November - 12-1pm
Male partners commonly experience the loss of a pregnancy as a significant bereavement, however, seldom receive social acknowledgement of their grief. Commonly placed in the role of 'supporter', men often endure disenfranchised, and delayed, grief. Within this session, MIST Workshops present the current research regarding the effects of pregnancy loss on men. The session subsequently offers guidance on how we can better support affected male friends and colleagues at work.
The event is funded and supported by MISS, who will also speak about the work they do through their ‘Men’s Miscarriage Support’ service.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/809364841027?aff=oddtdtcreator