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Fathers in the family: A hybrid seminar was held at the GNRC
June 04th, 2025
On June 4, 2025, we hosted a seminar featuring renowned family nursing scholar Dr. Francine de Montigny of the
Université du Québec en Outaouais, Canada. In this seminar, Dr. de Montigny highlighted the importance of involving
fathers and understanding their emotional and practical experiences facing child’s illness, as well as the
challenges in healthcare settings regarding paternal inclusion. The seminar also present strategies to better
support fathers during specific crises, such as a child’ chronic illness, cancer, and life-limiting illnesses,
as well as strategies to engage fathers in research. A total of 28 people attended the seminar onsite and online
and engaged in fruitful discussions and reflections on personal experiences.


