Impacting Positive Birth Outcomes Addressing the Effects of Pregnancy Loss Thursday, February 26, 2015 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Salvatore’s Italian Gardens 6461 Transit Road Depew, NY 14043 Conference Goals & Objectives Our Presenters To raise awareness and educate professionals about the impact of perinatal loss on families and the community. To empower providers to address the myriad of psychological, emotional and physiological effects of pregnancy loss and promote positive experiences during subsequent pregnancies. Susan Varney, Ph.D. is a an advanced candidate at the Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and Research and a graduate of the Anni Bergmann Parent/ Infant training program, who has a private practice in Buffalo, NY. At the conclusion of this conference, the participants will have: Increased awareness of the Western New York Perinatal Bereavement Network and other local perinatal loss resources Insight into the attachment processes involved in pregnancy and perinatal loss Understanding of how a loss can impact subsequent pregnancies both physiologically and emotionally Increased insight into the importance of providing support to families during subsequent pregnancies Increased understanding of the caregiver’s role in perinatal loss and subsequent pregnancy Improved awareness of the importance of self-care Participants will receive a certificate of completion from the Western New York Perinatal Bereavement Network, Inc. Gary Vogel, M.A., L.M.H.C. is a nationally recognized author and speaker on the topic of perinatal loss. He is a practicing mental health counselor in Central Florida and the Program Coordinator for Helping Endure Infant Loss. Catherine Cook-Cottone, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor and Director of School Psychology at the University at Buffalo, as well as a Licensed Psychologist and a Certified and Registered Yoga Instructor. Professional Panel: Amy Creamer, M.H.C. Nancy Owen, R. N. Susan Varney, Ph.D. Gary Vogel, M.A., L.M.H.C. William Zorn, Ph.D. Conference Planning Committee: Amy Creamer Amber Hultgren Lisa Jerebko Christine Scott Jan Walkden Lisa Wolff Schedule General Information 8:30 am – 9:00 am Registration & Breakfast General Conference Fee: $75 9:00 am – 9:30 am Christine Scott, WNYPBN Executive Director Welcome Student Fee: $50 (with valid student ID) 9:30 am – 10:30 am Susan Varney, Ph.D. “The Paradox of Perinatal Loss” The WNYPBN is unable to issue refunds in the event of a cancellation Breakfast and lunch provided (Vegetarian lunch option available) 10:30 am – 10:45 am Break Please make checks payable to: WNYPBN 10:45 am – 12:00 pm Gary Vogel, M.A., L.M.H.C. “Understanding Subsequent Pregnancy Fears: What We Can Do, and What We Can't” 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch & Networking Registration due by February 12, 2015 or register online at www.wnypbn.org Thank you to our Dove Sponsor: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Professional Panel 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Catherine Cook-Cottone, Ph.D. Stress Reduction and Self-Care Funded in part by an award from: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Parent Panel 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Evaluations & Certificates Questions? Contact Christine Scott ([email protected]) or Amber Hultgren ([email protected]) 716-626-6363 REGISTRATION FORM Please detach this form and mail with payment by February 12, 2015 to: The Western New York Perinatal Bereavement Network, Inc., 30 S. Cayuga Rd. – Lower, Williamsville, NY 14221 Or register online at www.wnypbn.org _____________________________________________________________________________ Name _____________________________________________________________________________ Title/Profession Organization _____________________________________________________________________________ Address City State Zip Code _____________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number Email Address