About the webinar

The death of a child is one of the most devastating and complex challenges a family can endure. This essential webinar offers practitioners an advanced, evidence-based understanding of parental grief, drawing on the latest international research to inform and enhance best practice in holistic support.

Presented by international expert Dr Andy Hau Yan Ho, this training discusses the profound psychology of death among children and adolescents through developmental theories and clinical observations. It provides a comprehensive analysis of a qualitative systematic review, consolidating the lived experience of bereaved parents who have suffered child loss due to a life-limiting illness.

Secure your registration to master the psychology of parental grief and acquire the specialist knowledge needed to effectively support families during the most difficult time of their lives. 

Learning outcomes

Participating in this online professional training will enable you to:

• Develop a clear, consolidated understanding of the lived experience of parental bereavement following the death of a child.
• Understand the psychology of death among children and adolescents through developmental and clinical frameworks.
• Apply research and information to explain how best to support families during the process of child loss and bereavement.
• Identify and assess the complex psychological and relational impacts of parental grief on family systems.

Who should attend

This webinar is highly relevant for professionals involved in palliative care, bereavement support, and family counselling services who work with parents experiencing child loss.

The target audience includes:

• Counsellors and Family Therapists
• Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists
• Palliative Care Professionals and Social Workers
• Clinical Supervisors and Trainers
• Volunteers and Clergy providing bereavement support
• Professionals working in Paediatric and Oncology settings

About the presenters

The webinar is presented by an internationally leading authority in psychosocial aspects of palliative care and bereavement:

Dr Andy Hau Yan Ho – the President of the Association for Death Education and Counselling (ADEC) and a Board Director of the prestigious International Work Group on Death Dying and Bereavement. Dr Ho is the Head and Associate Professor of Psychology at Nanyang Technological University. A social scientist, psychologist, and educator, he specialises in public health palliative care, psychosocial gerontology, and integrative therapy.

Purchase access

Use the purchase button to process your payment through our secure gateway. As soon as your purchase is complete, we’ll email you the details for immediate access to the recording within our Moodle Learning Management System.

System requirements for online training

To ensure you can participate in this webinar, please have access to the following:

• Desktop or laptop computer
• A reliable, stable internet connection
• Working microphone and speakers
• Webcam (either built-in or external to your computer)
• Headphones (recommended for optimal audio clarity)

Contact us

For further details or questions, please contact our Centre for Learning and Innovation:

Phone: (03) 8573 2222

Email: [email protected]