Between Hope and Heartbreak: Holding Space for Reproductive Loss September 26, 2025

Reproductive loss is a common yet often overlooked experience, despite rising infertility rates in Canada and the fact that 15%–25% of clinical pregnancies end in loss. Many individuals navigating these losses struggle with feelings of ambiguity, wondering, “Does this even count as grief?”

Supporting clients through reproductive grief requires more than traditional grief counseling—it demands an understanding of ambiguous loss, trauma-informed care, and the unique intersection of grief and reproductive health. Designed for practicing therapists, this workshop explores reproductive loss up to 20 weeks’ gestation, offering deeper insight into clients’ experiences both inside and outside the therapy room.

Grounded in Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, and Attachment Theory, this workshop combines lecture-based learning with experiential exercises in a small-group setting. Participants will leave with a stronger therapeutic framework for supporting clients experiencing reproductive loss including practical therapeutic tools as well as well as client resources to enhance their clinical work.