Grief in pediatrics: Sensitive end-of-life care for families facing loss

Outcomes

• Develop an understanding of the application of models of loss and grief to parents when a child has complex medical needs, has a terminal condition, or is not expected to live
• Increase awareness of the variety of emotional responses experienced by parents in these situations
• Develop greater confidence in communicating with parents in these situations and to increase awareness of the impact of how we communicate
• Increase awareness of the effect on us when working with families and to explore ways of supporting ourselves
• Gain information about support organizations and resources available locally and nationally