We now have office hours!
These are dedicated hours AFE Foundation Executive Director, Miranda Klassen and Support Program Manager/Birth Trauma Expert, Kayleigh Summers, LCSW will be available to answer questions and discuss resources to assist our community members in navigating their paths forward after an AFE.
The Door is Open!
Office hours will be held virtually on zoom. Time with staff members will be private and may be limited to 10 minutes depending on if others are waiting.
Join Us
July 14th 9-10am PST (U.S., Canada, Europe)
July 27th 5-6pm PST (US, Canada, Australia)
August 11th 9-10am PST (U.S., Canada, Europe)
August 24th 5-6pm PST (US, Canada, Australia)
September 15th 9-10am PST (U.S., Canada, Europe)
September 28th 5-6pm (US, Canada, Australia)
Potential Topics Covered
For AFE Survivors:
- Mental Health and Navigating Birth Trauma
- Understanding Grief After A Near Death Experience
- How and Where to access mental health services
- Types of therapists
- Recommended therapies
- Assist in identifying local or online therapists
- Feeding and Bonding after Birth Trauma
- AFE Anniversaries
- How to talk family and friends about what happened
- How to navigate toxic positivity
- FAQ’s about AFE
- Understanding what happened to your body
- Hysterectomy recovery
- How to access medical records
- Research related questions
- Pregnancy After AFE
Grieving Family Members:
- Frequently asked questions about AFE
- Stages of grief
- AFE anniversaries
- How to honor or memorialize your loved one
- How to access your loved ones medical records
- Research related questions
- Understanding autopsy reports
- Accessing grief resources
Understanding and Accessing AFE Foundation Resources:
- Frequently Asked Questions PDF
- Survivor Guide
- Grieving Family Guide
- AFE Clinical Summary Form
- Zoom Support Groups
- Survivor Directory
- How to access the Spotify Channel