Thank you for your care and concern for those within your congregation and faith who are impacted by reproductive or pregnancy loss. We are honored to partner with you in creating a safe space for hope, healing, and memorialization for those impacted by miscarriage, abortion, and other reproductive losses.
Below are guidance, tools and suggestions to help individuals in your congregation, as well as suggestions for events and ways that your whole congregation can collectively participate in.
Life Perspectives is here to help you provide the comfort and hope that makes a world of difference!
Father Pivonka, President of Franciscan University: Healing Your Congregation after Pregnancy Loss
"Forget Me Not" Pin
Our "Forget Me Not Pins" help you memorialize and show support for patients impacted by reproductive loss. Wear your Forget Me Not Pin to show your support to those impacted, and to remember their children with them. This is especially important in October, during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
Quick Tips
A short list of what - and what not - to say to those in your congregation impacted by pregnancy loss.
Feelings after reproductive loss are as unique as fingerprints. These tips are for those in your congregation who express feelings of grief or pain to you or show signs of struggling.
Memorial Suggestions
Ways to help individuals, or your whole congregation, memorialize a reproductive loss.
There are many ways for faith leaders to help a family memorialize their reproductive loss. These memorial practices can transform isolating loss into stories of grace, community and shared sorrow.
Visit Our Shop
Resources to comfort congregations of any faith who are impacted by reproductive loss.
Educational Courses
Our educational courses teach you to help those in your congregation who are impacted by reproductive grief. See our specialized courses for Faith Leaders or browse our course catalog to see all of our courses, including:
Reproductive Grief Care
Live, online course. 2.5 hours
Reproductive Grief Care Training for Faith Leaders is a course designed just for faith leaders. Learn the skills and tools you need to bring hope and healing to those in your congregation who may be suffering, perhaps silently and alone, after reproductive losses like miscarriage and abortion.
For information on upcoming courses, please contact Katie Gonzalez on our team.
Grieving Well
Virtual, on-demand course: 1 hour
A powerful course that aids us in better assisting the men and women whom we serve by taking a deep dive into grieving and how to do it well. We identify obstacles to grieving, explore grieving styles, and include the importance of our own grief work. For details on upcoming dates and times for this course, visit Life Perspectives' Learning Management System.
Silenced and Stigmatized: Understanding How Women Feel After Abortion, featuring Dr. Rafferty
Virtual, on-demand course: 1 hour
As part of our “Research Reveals” guest lecture series, Dr. Rafferty discusses her groundbreaking research examining how women feel after experiencing a medication abortion. Learn how you can help those impacted by abortion through these women’s voices. For details on upcoming dates and times for this course, visit Life Perspectives' Learning Management System
Taking Care of You: Invigorating Compassion
Virtual, on-demand course: 1 hour
Compassion fatigue and burnout often deprive caregivers of the altruistic motivations and attributes that had initially attracted you to your profession. Aside from the recommendations for a healthier lifestyle, little has been offered to assist you to nurture your empathetic resiliency and enduring passion to help others in need. This course helps you reclaim your compassionate zeal by uncovering factors that can derail the empathetic trajectory and assist in implementing practical applications that are truly beneficial both personally and professionally. For details on upcoming dates and times for this course, visit Life Perspectives' Learning System.
Upcoming Courses. We are pleased to offer virtual, live courses, on-demand virtual courses, and in-person courses for faith and community leaders.
For information on our upcoming courses, or to create a custom course just for you and your community, please contact Katie Gonzalez on our team.
Custom Courses for You and Your Team
We also offer in-person or customized training just for you. See our brochure or contact Katie@LifePerspectives.com for more information.
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