One of the most difficult experiences parents can face is the loss of an infant, which can be a time of overwhelming grief and emotional isolation. It is with this understanding that New Canaan-based nonprofit First Candle will host an Infant Loss and Stillbirth Bereavement Conference on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. online and on site at the Norwalk Inn, 99 East Avenue, Norwalk.
The program is designed to support parents experiencing the loss of a baby to Sudden Unexplained Infant Death (SUID) or stillbirth, and will include workshops offering guidance on navigating grief, coping strategies, and building resilience. Sessions will include a workshop with Kelly Farley, author, speaker and founder of Grieving Dads. He and his wife know loss through miscarriage and stillbirth, leading to his work with bereaved fathers.