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    Invisible Grief: Understanding Perinatal Grief And Loss, Client Impact, and Best Practices For Compassionate Care

    • Friday, September 12, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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    EVENT DETAILS

    Date: Friday, September 12, 2025

    Time: 12 - 1:30 pm

    (Includes 30 minutes of virtual networking prior to presentation)

    Location: Online via Zoom

    (This event will be held virtually only)

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      CEU INFO

      Earn 1 CEU | Approved for LMFTs, LPCs, LCSWs, & Psychologists

      CEU Requirements: To receive CEUs, you must complete the evaluation form provided during the event. Once submitted, your CEU certificate will be emailed to you.

      This event will be recorded and accessible to Austin AMFT members in the members-only section of our website afterward. If you are a member, you may receive CEUs for watching this recording after completion of the presentation and submission of the evaluation form. This recording will not be available to non-members.


      TOPIC

      Invisible Grief: Understanding Perinatal Grief And Loss, Client Impact, and Best Practices For Compassionate Care


      PRESENTER


      Neasel Conner, LPC



      PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION

      Perinatal grief and loss can have profound and lasting impacts on individuals and families. This session will explore the emotional, psychological, and relational effects of perinatal loss on clients, including miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal death. Participants will gain insight into the unique nature of this type of grief, common responses, and the role of cultural and personal factors. Participants will also gain insight on best practices and tools used for providing therapeutic care for clients experiencing perinatal grief and loss.


      KEY LEARNING POINTS

      • Identify the unique psychological and relational impacts of perinatal grief and loss on clients, including how these experiences may manifest in clinical settings.
      • Apply trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches to support clients navigating perinatal loss.
      • Integrate evidence-based therapeutic interventions that promote emotional processing and long-term healing in clients experiencing perinatal bereavement.


      BIOGRAPHY

      Neasel Conner is a Licensed Professional Counselor and speaker from Austin, Texas and owner of Beyond the Happy. In her private practice, she has supported hundreds of people as they navigate grief, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and other life challenges. Neasel believes that life is more than just about achieving a "happily ever after" and that we have the power to rewrite our stories. With over 15 years of experience working with business professionals and educators, she is passionate about helping people realize their potential while prioritizing their mental health and wellness. Neasel Conner is the lead facilitator for the perinatal grief and loss groups for the non-profit Hearts 2 Heal. Neasel Conner has also presented to over 4,000 people all over the world with her dynamic, interactive, and engaging Beyond the Happy Vision Board Experiences. Some of her clients include Google, The United States Air Force, Black Girls Do Engineer, Northside ISD, and Region 2 Education Service Centers.


      This presentation is designed to be useful for all levels of training and experience.

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