69: How a Hospital Chaplain Supports Parents Through Infant Loss

Send Jen a Text MessageIn this episode, Christine Davies, a hospital chaplain and spiritual director, shares her profound experiences and approaches to supporting parents who face the heartbreaking ordeal of saying hello and goodbye to their babies on the same day. Christine discusses the importance of rituals and the role of spirituality in coping with grief. She emphasizes the power of using a baby's name in memory and the misconceptions surrounding grief. She shares about the detrimental effects of toxic spirituality and the steps to provide better support to grieving families. Christine's writings and insights offer further resources for those navigating their journey through loss. 00:00 Introduction to Christine Davies01:10 The Role of a Hospital Chaplain01:45 Creating Rituals for Perinatal Loss03:34 The Importance of Using the Baby's Name04:41 Addressing Spiritual Distress and Grief09:18 Toxic Spirituality and Misguided Comfort12:58 Navigating Faith and Loss21:17 Christine's Journey to Becoming a Chaplain32:22 The Power of Writing and Sharing Stories35:11 Conclusion and Where to Find MoreRead her articles here- https://www.christinevdavies.com/The 3-Day Experience for Moms After Baby Loss is a live workshop for moms who are grieving their baby. Over three days together, we look at how you're really doing, what this loss has touched in your life, and what to actually do when the guilt spiral starts. You'll get the live sessions, the recordings to keep, and a workbook to go with it. $27. Find it at navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop.Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journalWHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!Website-  https://www.navigatingbabyloss.comTik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabylossInstagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA