Course Syllabus: Perinatal Loss Workshop- Losing a Child in Pregnancy or the 1st year

We grow up thinking that babies arent supposed to die. They are brand new humans, meant to outlive their parents and live in a future generation. Unfortunately, reality teaches us that this is not always the case. Fading into heaven, babies often prove to the world that they too or often too mortal. When a parent loses a child the world goes dark. An outsider can only imagine the pain and try to ease the grief with words that do not always soothe. The stages of grief seem to be littered on a darkened road through a frightening forest, too terrifying to set foot upon, but it is only a matter of time, hope, support, and realization that sends the glistening light through the trees so that the journey may begin.

 

This is an online workshop intended for parents who have lost a baby during pregnancy or after birth. It is a self paced, guided tour through the healing process to work through grief and bereavement issues.
Working through these issues in this format is especially helpful in the early stages of grief when the shock and pain is still raw. It is very important to face the issues of loss in order to move on in a healthy manner through life.

This workshop is designed to support grieving parents and families after the loss of a baby during pregnancy or after birth. 

Active participation is required including submitting of assignments and communication via email.

Grammar and writing levels are not of a concern here as this is a creative healing workshop intended to address psychological needs, not academic.

Feel free to ask any questions.

 

Seek help if you:

are unable to function adequately at work

have extreme feelings of guilt or worthlessness

have unexplained physical symptoms

have feelings of depression or nervousness that are getting worse rather than better after a month or so have persistent and severe trouble sleeping (lasting 4 to 6 weeks), particularly with early morning awakening from which you cannot get back to sleep

have unintentionally lost more than 10 to 15 pounds

have suicidal thoughts you cannot get out of your mind.

there are no books required for this class, but it is recommended that you follow the assigned links and read the online materials to supplement the learning in this workshop.

grading is based upon interaction and dedication to completing the assignments and exams. Since this is a healing workshop, you are responsible to help yourself through this process. I can get a good feel for your dedication, enthusiasm and progress through these assignments.

This information is not, in any way, a substitute for consultation with and/or evaluation by your mental healthcare provider.
The materials in the on-line workshop cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment.
The materials are not exhaustive, and the on-line workshop cannot always reflect all the most recent research in all areas of mental health.
Information on in this on-line workshop presents the more commonly found aspects of grief and loss, which are most likely to be of general interest, and for editorial reasons may not include certain substantive and commonly found phenomena.

* Grievers who are isolated or live in rural areas where services are unavailable

* The bereaved who are elderly, handicapped or homebound

* People with busy lifestyles who find it difficult to seek professional help at a regular scheduled time

* Those that are uncomfortable speaking face-to-face with someone about their grief

* Teens and young adults who would rather discuss their losses via email rather than with family, friends or professionals in person

© 2005 Jill D. Chasse
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The materials in this class may not be reproduced in part, or shown, or in any way disclosed to any third party, without the express written consent of Jill D. Chasse. Permission has been granted to the instructor for excerpts where stated within class content including My Forever Child, Earth Mama- Angel Baby, and Bereavement Poems and Articles.