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Encircled: A Support Series for Perinatal Loss

A compassionate 6-part series from Illume Fertility, led by licensed therapist Elisabeth Schneider, LMFT

By Illume Fertility

Location

Online

Agenda

Session 1: The Journey of Grief

Explore what grief truly is — and what it isn’t. We’ll define grief in the context of perinatal loss, explore the differences between grief and depression, and discuss how partners may experience and...

Session 2: Moving Through Loss

Begin rebuilding a relationship with yourself and your world. We’ll discuss physical recovery after pregnancy loss, how to navigate your new emotional identity, and ways to maintain connections with ...

Session 3: Feelings vs. Facts

Unpack the powerful emotions that often follow loss. We'll explore feelings of guilt, fear, and the “what ifs,” along with identity struggles and the loss of self. We'll also address common experienc...

Session 4: Holding On to Hope

Understand how hope and grief can exist side by side. We'll discuss what hope looks like during healing, explore small acts of hope and how to recognize them, and talk about ways to engage with hope ...

Session 5: Sharing Your Story

Learn how to own your story and decide who to share it with. We’ll talk about choosing when and how to share, navigating different types of responses—especially unhelpful ones—and setting boundaries ...

Session 6: Integration & Reflection

Reflect, honor, and gather tools for your continued healing. We’ll explore what has shifted during our time together, discuss meaningful rituals of remembrance, and share resources to support your ne...

About this event

What You Can Expect

● A gentle, non-judgmental space to process your grief

● Connection with others who understand your pain

● Tools for emotional healing and support

● Guided discussion and reflection each week

Monthly Session Themes & Structure

Session 1: The Journey of Grief
Explore what grief truly is—and what it isn’t.

Session 2: Moving Through Loss
Begin rebuilding a relationship with yourself and your world.

Session 3: Feelings vs. Facts
Unpack the powerful emotions that often follow loss.

Session 4: Holding On to Hope
Understand how hope and grief can exist side by side.

Session 5: Sharing Your Story
Learn how to own your story and decide who to share it with.

Session 6: Integration & Reflection
Reflect, honor, and gather tools for your continued healing.

Organized by

Illume Fertility

Free