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The PLIDA Education and DEI committees host a new webinar from the 2025 Webinar Series!
 Navigating through perinatal loss: Psychological outcomes and factors contributing to growth
Presented by Agata Freedle, PhD, LPC, NCC, PMH-C
Thursday, November 13, 2025
2PM - 3PM CST
Cost:
Members: $25
Non-Members: $35
Session Description:
It is estimated that between 50%-80% of women who experience perinatal loss become pregnant again within the year. Given the potentially traumatic nature of the perinatal loss, how do women navigate this journey and how does it impact their relationships with a subsequent baby? In her research, Dr. Freedle is striving to get answers to those questions. This webinar will explore findings from Dr. Freedle’s latest studies focused on longitudinal evaluation of posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth as well as impact of loss on postpartum anxiety, bonding and self-esteem.
Dr. Freedle, PhD, LPC, NCC, PMH-C is an assistant professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis in the Department of Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Her research focuses on exploring the impact of reproductive trauma on perinatal mental health.
This session will foster participants' understanding of differential mental health outcomes, implications for future research, and evidence-based strategies on how providers may foster positive psychological outcomes for families.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Agata Freedle is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education Sciences and Professional Programs at University of Missouri-St. Louis. She holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from University of Missouri-St. Louis, and M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Valparaiso University, and B.S. in Psychology from University of Stirling. Dr. Freedle is a board certified, Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri with a certificate in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C).
Her current research focuses on exploring the psychological impact of reproductive trauma and perinatal mental health concerns on families as well as counselors' competency in supporting such families. Dr. Freedle is interested in developing evidence-based practices to support families with challenging reproductive narratives and to reduce disparities in care. Dr. Freedle has presented at many international and national conferences and her work has been published in top tier scientific journals such as Traumatology, Death Studies, Psychological Trauma: Research, Policy, and Practice or Journal of Loss and Trauma. Dr. Freedle has been a PLIDA member since 2018 and has served on both diversity equity and inclusion and education committees.
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