It’s not a topic that people will bring up at work, over coffee, or even at get togethers with close friends. Instead, 1 in 4 women suffer in silence, because it’s not something that they are supposed to talk about – it is a topic that stays firmly behind closed doors and if you dare breach that social boundary, you may hear well-intentioned, but hurtful statements such as:
“At least you were only a few weeks along.” “Everything happens for a reason.” “Why don’t you just adopt?” “Just think positive.” “You just need to relax and it’ll happen in time.”
There really should be a book titled What Not to Say when it comes to pregnancy and infant loss.
I know because I’ve been there. After my experiences of loss, I heard the invalidating statements and I experienced the paradoxical sense of isolation – paradoxical because the reality is so many of us have experienced this kind of loss. The reality then becomes that many individuals only feel comfortable discussing their experience of pregnancy loss within the confines of a confidential therapeutic space.
Yet, while we may serve as one of the few if not the only safe harbor for individuals to share and process their experience of loss, in our clinical training, pregnancy and infant loss was quickly brushed over – most often as an aside in larger, generalized discussion of grief. Clients seeking psychotherapy for pregnancy or infant loss may have kept it hidden, feel unsure where to turn for help and may already be hesitant about the validity of their pain and the usefulness of therapy in supporting them. You need to feel confident in your ability to help them navigate one of the toughest struggles they will ever face – their story of not only loss, but of love.
In this specialized, intensive training, I will walk you through the challenging realities of a pregnancy or infant loss - the accompanying emotional roller coaster, and specific steps to take to help your clients move forward. You’ll learn the best interventions for treating grief after a loss and uncover the mistakes you may be making – without even realizing it!
Whether you’re a specialist already or just getting started in this area, this training is for you! Watch me in this powerful training and learn proven strategies that will help your clients heal.
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| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
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| Manual - Perinatal Loss (1.9 MB) | 45 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Perinatal Loss - French (1.9 MB) | 45 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Perinatal Loss - Italian (1.9 MB) | 45 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Sunita Osborn, PsyD, PMH-C is an expert in the treatment of pregnancy loss who helps individuals and couples in all phases of their reproductive journey. Dr. Osborn is the author of The Miscarriage Map: What to Expect When You are No Longer Expecting and the companion workbook, The Miscarriage Map: An Honest Guide to Navigating Pregnancy Loss, Working Through the Pain, and Moving Forward. Her work has been featured extensively in the media, including on NRP, With Whit, Psychology Today, and several miscarriage-focused platforms such as The Life After Miscarriage podcast and the Managing Miscarriage podcast. Committed to helping clients cope with the pain of loss, to training clinicians, and to promoting open dialogue on the realities of the prevalent and devastating concern, Dr. Osborn practices in Houston.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Sunita Osborn has employment relationships with Modern Therapy and Bodily. She receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Osborn receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Sunita Osborn is a member of the American Psychological Association.
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Perinatal Loss: Common Misconceptions
Assessment: Exploring Clients’ Reproductive Story
Treatment Planning for Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Treatment Interventions: Helping Clients Move Forward, Not On
Clinical Considerations
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