Pregnancy Loss and Perinatal Grief: The Importance of Empathic Therapy

Pregnancy loss, which affects a significant number of women and their partners, can have severe and long-lasting psychological consequences. Unfortunately, perinatal grief is often invalidated, avoided, or dismissed in Western society. However, therapy can offer bereaved parents a safe and empathic space to process their emotions and mourn their loss.

Healing through Relationship-Based Therapy

In Psychotherapy for Pregnancy Loss: Applying Relationship Science to Clinical Practice, Dr. Rayna D. Markin explores the application of cutting-edge research on the therapist-client relationship to individual and couples therapy for pregnancy loss and related reproductive trauma. By leveraging attachment theory and evidence-based relationships, Markin provides a comprehensive guide for clinicians on how to establish a therapeutic relationship that fosters growth, healing, and attachment security.

Through in-depth clinical illustrations and practical relational guidance, Markin demonstrates how the therapy relationship can help clients affected by pregnancy loss to:

• Mourn their losses and process traumatic experiences
• Grow and develop from their experiences
• Restore healthy self-esteem and attachment security

A Valuable Resource for Clinicians

Psychotherapy for Pregnancy Loss serves as a valuable resource for clinicians, providing guidance on how to establish and utilize a therapeutic relationship that supports clients in their journey of healing and growth. By following Markin’s approach, clinicians can help their clients navigate the complexities of perinatal grief and achieve a greater sense of attachment security.

Book Details:

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: December 15, 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780197693353 (hardcover), 9780197693360 (paperback)