Healthcare professionals often play a significant role in families’ journeys with baby loss. Sometimes, navigating this heartache with patients can result in secondary grief and trauma for care providers. We want to acknowledge and honour this important work, as well as support you with some tools and strategies to manage the toll this work can take, as you continue to provide compassionate and meaningful care. Registration opens Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Evario

AGENDA

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM - Registration, Coffee/Tea, & Light Refreshments

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM - Welcome and Opening Remarks

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM - Keynote Presentation: Finding Stability in Disruptive Change (Speaker: Alanna Knobben)

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM - Guided Reflective Writing Workshop (Facilitator: Alanna Knobben)

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Grounding with Somatic Supports (Facilitator: Mallory Becker, Registered Psychologist, PMH-C)

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Buffet Lunch

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM - Panel Discussion: Perspectives in Connection, Care and Compassion in Perinatal Loss Support

• Moderator: Alanna Knobben

• Panelists

  • Brian Geislinger, Bereaved Parent, Dad of Jonas

  • Patti Walker, RN, ParentCare Facilitator

  • Danielle Holm, RSW in Women’s Health

  • Dr. Ijab Khanafer-Laroque, MD, Neonatologist

2:30 PM – 2:50 PM - Final Reflection: Mapping the Mind and Heart (Facilitator: Dr. Kentia Naud, MD, FRCSC, OBGYN)

2:50 PM – 3:00 PM - Closing Remarks

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:

• VALUABLE INSIGHTS AND TOOLS – Learn from expert speakers

• MORNING REFRESHMENTS – Start your day with coffee, tea, and light bites

• BUFFET LUNCH – Enjoy a delicious meal while connecting with colleagues

• GUEST GIFT – A small token of our gratitude for your work

• TEDDY BEAR TRIBUTE - Honour the families you have cared for and impacted

• BONUSES - Free parking on site, door prizes, and more!

TICKET PRICING:

EARLYBIRD TICKETS (available until April 15) - $40 / registrant

REGULAR TICKETS (after april 15) - $60 / registrant

Generously sponsored in part by the Dinner Optimist Club of Edmonton

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

IS SEATING PRE-ARRANGED?

Seating is arranged in round tables with 8 individuals per table. Tickets purchased together in a single purchase will be allocated to the same table. If you are not purchasing tickets together, you can make note of your preferred seating arrangements and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

I HAVE DIETARY RESTRICTIONS, CAN YOU ACCOMODATE THAT?

When you register for your ticket, there is a form to fill out prior to checking out. Within the registration form, there is a space allocated for sharing dietary restrictions. Lunch will be served buffet style, but the venue has ensured that we will be able to accommodate dietary restrictions by labeling allergens as well as ensuring there are options that work for each guest on the buffet.

ARE THE TICKETS REFUNDABLE?

The tickets are transferable, but not refundable. If you are no longer able to attend, you may contact us by email at tinyfootprintsyeg@gmail.com to transfer your ticket to a colleague.