Category: supporting loved ones

Hey, fellow birth workers, I have a bereavement training just for you.

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Here are the details on my next Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss training: it's designed especially for birthworkers and open to all, and a live version is happening in September.

Three ways Catholics can invite their priests to learn more about miscarriage

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If you want to invite your priest to gain knowledge about or skills in supporting families through and after miscarriage, here are three ways you can invite him to learn more about pregnancy loss.

Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss (a South Bend version designed for Catholics)

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Here are the details on my next Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss training: it's designed especially for Catholics and open to all, and it's happening in South Bend, IN.

The Notre Dame Social Justice Award

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This year, the University of Notre Dame awarded me the Social Justice Award for my scholarship and community work on mothers, especially bereaved mothers. I'm really, really excited about it.

Introducing a new training: Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss

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Introducing the latest class offering from Abby the Sociologist Doula: Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss.

Paid maternity leave is good for nonprofits (including the Catholic Church)

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Did you know that research indicates that there are important benefits for nonprofits who offer paid maternity leave to employees?

4 science-backed ways paid leave is good for women & children’s health

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Did you know that research indicates that paid maternity leave is really good for women's and newborns' health?