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An educator and consultant, Ted specializes in grief and loss as it occurs in families, organizations and communities. He has taught Family Education at the University of Minnesota since 1981, and is the author of numerous articles and booklets on grief and its impact when dreams are shattered.
B5
Session Descriptions:
B5
Guy Talk: Session is for men only to discuss infertility and loss from a man’s perspective. Ted Bowman, grief educator and consultant, will facilitate the discussion addressing: the unique losses for men, communication challenges for couples and families while grieving, practical stresses like finances and taxation of infertility treatments, balancing family and work life, and recognizing patterns that are a result of grief and loss. Panelists: Steve McVicar and Jerry Bryce share of their personal experiences with infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss, failed/disrupted adoptions, subsequent pregnancy and successful adoption.