2005 GRACE Conference & Retreat Class Choices
Sign up for all classes in a single track or mix and match to meet your individualized needs
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Loss & Bereavement Track
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Class Number
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Topic
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Speaker
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A1
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Significance of Early Loss: A panel of parents will share their experience with first trimester loss, providing insight for friends and family. Diana Sundwall will provide encouragement and guidance.
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Diana Sundwall and Panel
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A2
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Place for GRACE: Candy and Stephen share their incredible story of how The Missing GRACE Organization was created through their experience with stillbirth, unsuccessful adoptions and infertility. Learn the keys to marriage survival after loss through the GRACE process (Grieve, Restore, Arise, Commemorate, Educate).
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Candy & Stephen McVicar
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A3
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The Gift of Time, Embracing the Brief Life of a Baby: Amy Kueblebeck (Waiting with Gabriel) will offer comfort, practical suggestions and resources for parents, families and caregivers who have received a devastating prenatal diagnosis and chosen to continue their pregnancies. For those currently pregnant and who have already experienced loss.
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Amy Kuebelbeck
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A4
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Ask the Doctor: Q & A time for parents who have experienced a stillbirth. Dr. Jason Collins, MD, will discuss all different aspects of cord issues, future prevention in subsequent pregnancy, and offer insights for parents who were told there is no known cause for their baby’s stillbirth.
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Jason H. Collins, M.D.,OB/GYN
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A5
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Daring to Love Again & Parenting a Subsequent Child: Sherokee (Empty Arms) gives insight through her experience on daring to love another baby and balancing grief while preparing for a new life. Dawn, the Founder of Nickolas’ Gift, will share of her journey in having a child after her son Nickolas died of Potters Syndrome.
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Sherokee Ilse, Dawn Borchardt
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Infertility Track
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Topic
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Speaker
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B1
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Honoring Your Waiting Process: As your heart longs and waits it can also bring comfort and peace as it actively reflects, discerns and distinguishes a delicate balance between what is in your control and what is out of your control.
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Vera Snow
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B2
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Infertility 101: For Friends & Family: Medical professionals will teach the basics of infertility and offer the emotional tools needed to help support those trying to conceive. Panel will share about their journey and how friends and family offered their support.
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Deborah Simmons, Ph.D., LMFT; Lisa Erickson, M.D.; Panel
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B3
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Medical Infertility 101: Reproductive Endocrinologist provides information on current technologies and approaches to achieving pregnancy, what treatments are successful for various health situations (PCOS, Endometriosis, and age related issues), some of the known risks and dealing with high risk situations.
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Bruce F. Campbell, M.D.
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B4
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Guy Talk: Infertility and Loss: An open forum session for men only to discuss infertility and loss from a man's perspective. Topics include sexuality, marital challenges, finances, and employment aspects.
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John Healy PH.D., Stephen McVicar & Panel
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B5
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Infertility's Effect on Marriage: Insights on how to cope with infertility and build a stronger marriage.
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Mary Boehlke Psy.D., L.P.
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Adoption Track
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Topic
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Speaker
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C1
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Adoptions, So Many Options - Where to Start the Journey: Panel of Minnesota adoption agencies will present their resources and give practical information for starting the adoption process. Q & A to follow.
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Panel of 6 Adoption Agency Representatives
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C2
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Home Study: Facts and Fiction: Class is designed to help alleviate stress and fears associated with completing a home study. Learn how to prepare for when the social worker knocks on your door.
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Ann Sinnott
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C3
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Getting the Word Out: Practical advice for reaching your community and beyond to market yourself as adoptive parents.
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Kathy & Paul Quandt, Dick Schirber
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C4
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The Joys and Trials of Adoption: Panel of adoptive parents representing four different types of adoption journeys (foster care, international, domestic, multiple), share their stories of trial and triumph.
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Panel of Adoptive Parents
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C5
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Exploring Your Options: International or Domestic?: Learn about various domestic and international adoption possibilities and what questions families ask before deciding on a given program. Strengths and challenges are presented to assist in decision making.
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Richard Gibson, MSW, LGSW
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Wellness Track
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Topic
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D1
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Holistic Approach to Obtain and Sustain a Healthy Pregnancy: Learn how to bring your body back into balance through a combination of homeopathic treatments including: diet, supplementation, homeopathy and herbal remedies.
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Mark Janikula, N.D.
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D2
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The Journey Toward Wholeness: Integrating traditional faith, the new science, spirituality and medicine, within a whole person model of a healthy Christian community. This session includes: contemporary and biblical stories of healing, music, images, and poetry.
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Kenneth Bakken, M.D., D.O., P.H.; Rev. John Calbom
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D3
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Prayer and Meditation: Learn practical ways to comfort the soul and find healing, peace and renewal in the light of God's grace and love through prayer and meditation.
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Kenneth Bakken, M.D., D.O., P.H.; Rev. John Calbom
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D4
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Treating Stress Holistically, Addressing Mind, Body and Spirit with a Christian Perspective: Learn the impact of stress on reproduction and what can be done from a spiritual, nutritional and supplemental perspective. Holistic treatments are discussed which can enhance sexual function and hormone balance.
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Beth Ley, Ph.D.
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D5
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Home Safe Home: How to Keep Your Home Safe From Toxins: Learn about potential dangers present in objects and products used in daily living. Practical measures are presented to protect your family's health and well-being.
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Douglas Huseby
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Professional Track
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E1
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Prevention of Stillbirth: A Comprehensive Review of Umbilical Cord Accidents (UCA): Learn to utilize current technology to determine which babies are at risk for cord accidents. Review extensive research dating back to the 1700's. Learn from the past to help prevent future stillbirth outcomes.
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Jason H. Collins, M.D., OB/GYN
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E2
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Don't Forget the Fathers: Helping Grieving Men Find the Right Tools: Through his own experience Tim offers Healthcare Professionals the tools to help care more effectively for grieving dads.
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Tim Nelson
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E3
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Support for Parents at the Time of Loss and with Follow Up: Exceptional care for parents before, during and after the delivery surrounding a perinatal loss. Matching your care to the individual needs of each grieving family.
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Deborah Simmons, PhD, LMFT; Candy McVicar
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E4
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Giving Care, Taking Care: Support for the Helpers: Providing passionate care to grieving families while ensuring that you take care of your own emotional and psychological needs, and "Fill your own well."
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Sherokee Ilse
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E5
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Building an Effective Support System for Bereaved Parents from the Hospital to the Home: Helping staff find ways to be effective in providing consistent supportive care. Providing support for bereaved parents in the years following the loss. Achieving connectivity and cohesiveness in providing optimal care for the patient who has experienced perinatal loss.
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Karen Frazier RN
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