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Occupation in Grief
26 students

Occupation in Grief

Occupational Therapy Strategies for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Care
Created byAlexa Coller
Last updated 4/2026
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Understand the population of those who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss and the impact on occupations.
  • List gaps in care and services provided to those who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss.
  • Identify occupational therapy’s role in supporting those who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss.
  • List occupational therapy interventions in perinatal bereavement care.

Course content

4 sections12 lectures31m total length
  • Introduction and Session Objectives0:56

Requirements

  • No formal prerequisites necessary for this course. Background knowledge of Occupational Therapy is helpful but not required.

Description

Welcome to this course! Are you in the occupational therapy or health care field and looking to support families navigating pregnancy and infant loss and to expand the care and resources available?


To promote increased and improved bereavement support and resources following pregnancy and infant loss, this course provides education on pregnancy and infant loss, its impact on daily occupations and current gaps in support provided to families navigating pregnancy and infant loss. Along with this, this course will cover the crucial role occupational therapy has in bereavement care, evidence-based and occupation-based intervention strategies, and areas of growth for occupational therapy services in bereavement care for families navigating pregnancy and infant loss. Some specific areas mentioned include, the workplace, times of special occasions, advocacy opportunities, and data gathering to further support evidence-based practices and assessments.


This course includes lectures, resources and follow up questions to assess your knowledge. Whether you are a practicing clinician, student, or a healthcare professional, this course is designed to add to your resource toolbox, and increase your confidence and competence in providing compassionate, holistic care to families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss.


Enjoy the course and feel free to message with any questions or discussion interests!

Who this course is for:

  • Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and occupational therapy students interested in occupational therapy practices for navigating pregnancy and infant loss
  • Health care providers looking to expand the pregnancy and infant loss care and resources