Perinatal Loss: Grief Counseling for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Death
Sometimes… We find ourselves grieving… When we expected rejoicing.When a joyous and seemingly healthy pregnancy suddenly ends in miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death, the bereaved parents are thrown into shock and anguish. Few people understand the complexities and duration of this unique grief. The expectant parents suddenly lose not only the pregnancy, but the baby with whom they have been bonding, and all the hopes and dreams they had for themselves with this child.
It is quite normal for the inherent pain and suffering of this unique grief to last a long time. Yet often neither the friends & families of the grieving parents nor the medical community can fully comprehend the depth and duration of this loss. As a result, the bereaved parents often feel extremely isolated in their grief and begin to question the validity of their feelings and even their mental and emotional stability,
Grief Therapy can help you to:
FEEL reassured that the grieving process is normal and natural.
UNDERSTAND that you may express your grief differently than others.
EXPLORE any feelings of guilt or failure.
SURVIVE holidays and memorable dates.
COPE with the pain and jealousy triggered by the sight of pregnant women, infants, and maternity or baby paraphernalia.
MANAGE the physical repercussions of grief and postpartum transitions.
RESPOND to insensitive comments and the lack of communication from friends who are uncomfortable with your loss and grief.
Individual or family counseling can be invaluable in helping bereaved parents grieve and heal their tragic loss. For more information, read Audrey's article, When Joy Turns To Grief.