In this training we will talk about common reactions of grief and loss in infants and young children. We will differentiate between types of losses and cultural influences that may impact infants and young children while recognizing and applying child-friendly language. Anna will present the DOs and DON’Ts relating to infants and young children who have experienced grief and loss. We will also take time to reflect on the infant or young child’s experiences as they have this inherently traumatic experience.

Anna Clavin, MA, LMFT, IECMH-E, PMH-C is dedicated to working with individuals, couples, and families by supporting hope and growth through a family systems perspective and trauma informed care. Her passion is attachment, relationships, and development and their impact on functioning throughout one’s life. Anna finds encouragement in her work through helping others find hope, strength, and healing within their environment and relationships. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Clinical Hypnosis, Theraplay, and Circle of Security-Parenting. As a Minnesota Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Board Approved Supervisor, Anna brings over twelve years of progressive experience to her practice. She earned a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from Argosy University and obtained a Master’s Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Cloud State University. She is also endorsed through the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health – Infant and Early Childhood Division as an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist and provides outpatient clinical service to clients throughout the lifespan, with a specialty in Infant mental health.