Pregnancy After Baby Loss

We talk about why pregnancy after loss can be so incredibly difficult, the common emotions associated with pregnancy after loss, how grief and stress can affect a pregnancy and what steps we can take to deal with the grief and stress in a healthy way. If you have experienced the loss of a baby and are pregnant again, or would like to be pregnant again, this episode is a must listen. If you have ever asked the question, when is it the right time to try to get pregnant again, this episode is for you. And if you love someone who is pregnant after the loss of a baby this episode is an absolute must — it will help you understand what she is going through in a really significant way.

Understanding Grief After the Death of a Baby

Libby shares with us a general overview of what someone who has experienced the loss of a baby can expect in regards to grief. For many of us, the loss of our baby was the first time we have experienced a significant loss close to us, we are unfamiliar with the grieving process and we are trying to discern what’s normal, what isn’t, what is expected of us, when should we seek outside help -- basically all the things and in this episode Libby breaks it all down for us. She shares invaluable expertise regarding baby loss and grief, including helpful steps to take to process through your grief in a way that is not burdensome or weighty but instead, very freeing.

Complicated Grief After the Death of a Child

The grief after the death of a child can be unbearable and the loss will forever change you. However, if mourning becomes a constant state, you may be experiencing complicated grief. Complicated grief after the death of a child can be difficult to recognize and further complicated by the nature of the parent-child relationship. By seeking reconciliation through treatment, you can move through your grief and recapture your ability to live with joy and purpose while honoring the memory of your child.

Using Therapy to Heal After Loss

If you’re a bereaved parent, you might not see the point in therapy because you know there’s no fixing what’s been broken. There aren’t enough sessions in the world to put together your heart that broke when your child died. You may be right, but I believe that therapy is one of the greatest tools for healing after a loss.

Life Transitions

Life is full of transitions. Transition from college to adulting, getting married, job changes, move to a new city, having kids, loss of a loved one, a breakup/divorce, a significant medical diagnosis. Some transition are by choice like graduating or getting married. Others are unwanted, like an unexpected layoff from a job or breakup with a boyfriend. Whatever the circumstances, navigating the in-between space can be difficult as it presents new challenges, heightened emotions, and demands new responses.

Feelings Are Okay

Do you believe that feelings are okay? Most of us were never taught to feel, process, and name our emotions as children... sadly this has resulted in many adults who are not okay with not being okay.

Resource for Grieving Children

One of the most beneficial things a family can do after experiencing the death of a loved one is seek additional support during their grief journey. This is especially important for children! It can be extremely therapeutic and healing for children to have a safe space to talk about their loved one, express their emotions, and meet other children who are experiencing situations similar to their own.

5 Things Not to Expect from Counseling

Everyone comes to their first counseling session with a specific set of expectations. Understanding what NOT to expect from counseling will help you keep an opened mind and develop a more realistic understanding of the counseling process!

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