Join us October 22, 2026, for a special 1-day virtual conference in honor of our 45th anniversary! In addition to the rich learning and discussion that will take place throughout the day, there will be opportunities to learn about RTS history, join in celebratory activities, and see what’s new with RTS programming. Register here.
8:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.
- Welcome
8:15 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
- Keynote: Guided Participation for Clinical Practice
Rana Limbo, PhD, RN, FAAN and Deb Rich, PhD, LP, PMH-C
9:15 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
- Activity and break
9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
- How Genetic Counselors Interface with Families Experiencing Pregnancy Loss
Laura Birkeland, MS, CGC
10:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
- Activity and break
10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
- Traumatic Birth: Exploring Different Perspectives
Marie Walter, MS, RN
11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- Transforming Grief into a Mission of Love: Building Bereavement Care from Colombia to Washington, DC
Laura Sanint, Co-Founder & President, Baby Bear Foundation
12:00 p.m.-12:05 p.m.
- Activity
12:05 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
- Lunch
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
- Panel Discussion
Moderator: Darryl Owens, MDiv, BCC, CT, CPLC
Panelists: Laura Birkeland, MS, CGC; Lori Ives-Baine, MN, BScN, RN, CPB, CWT, TIP; Rana Limbo, PhD, RN, FAAN; Deb Rich, PhD, LP, PMH-C; Marie Walter, MS, RN; Abigail Wilpers, PhD, WHNP-BC
2:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
- Activity and break
2:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
- An Update on Perinatal Loss Care Post-Dobbs
Abigail Wilpers, PhD, WHNP-BC
3:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
- Dr. Limbo Scholarship Award winner announcement with tribute to Dr. Ted Peck
3:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Ritual – What Is It and What Can It Be?
Darryl Owens, MDiv, BCC, CT, CPLC and Lori Ives-Baine, MN, BScN, RN, CPB, CWT, TIP