Supporting a NICU Family: What You Need to Know
Calling All Therapists, Counselors, and Mental Health Professionals Who Work With New Mothers
You're invited to a powerful 60-minute professional development session designed to deepen your understanding of the NICU experience from a parent’s perspective. Led by former NICU parent Jodi Klaristenfeld from FLRRiSH, and Alli Bankston Navara's Perinatal Mental Health Counselor, this session offers a rare and meaningful opportunity to bridge the gap between clinical care and emotional support for families navigating the NICU journey.
What to Expect:
Lived Experience, Real Insight
Gain a firsthand look at the emotional and psychological landscape of families with a baby in the NICU, shared through the lens of someone who has been there.Interactive Q&A Format
Ask questions, engage in open dialogue, and explore the complex needs of NICU families beyond the medical chart.Family-Centered Support Strategies
Learn practical, evidence-based approaches that can be applied immediately to better support NICU parents through trauma, uncertainty, and postpartum adjustment.Bridging the Gaps
Identify areas where emotional and psychological care may fall short—and how to close those gaps with compassion, communication, and collaboration.Communication That Resonates
Discover language, tone, and approaches that NICU families say helped (or hurt) the most during their journey.Strengthening Support Networks
Explore how healthcare professionals can foster more accessible, connected support systems for new mothers and families during and after the NICU stay.
Who Should Attend:
This session is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their practice with authentic, parent-informed insights, including:
Therapists and counselors
Social workers
NICU and postpartum nurses
Lactation consultants
Doulas and birth workers
Early intervention specialists
Case managers and care coordinators
Join us to enrich your clinical skills and human connection by learning directly from the experience of someone who’s walked this path—because how we show up for NICU families matters.