Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #35 The Grief No One Talks About: The Disenfranchised Grief of Abortion with Christine Slomski, LPC

Navigating Grief and Abortion with Compassion In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor welcomes Christine Slomski, a licensed professional counselor and reproductive grief specialist. Together, they explore the complex and nuanced relationship between abortion and grief. Christine shares her professional and personal journey in this field, discussing the importance of recognizing and validating the multifaceted nature of reproductive loss. The episode emphasizes the need for safe, compassionate spaces for those grieving an abortion and offers practical advice for self-care and seeking support. Listeners are encouraged to remember that grief is deeply personal and valid, regardless of the circumstances. 00:00 Introduction to Grief is the New Normal 00:25 Meet Christine Slomski: Counselor and Reproductive Grief Specialist 01:13 Understanding Reproductive Grief Care 02:09 Today's Topic: Abortion and Grief 02:50 Christine's Journey to Specializing in Reproductive Grief 04:18 The Complexities of Abortion Loss 14:29 Challenges in Receiving Support 19:36 Self-Care and Support Strategies 22:21 Processing and Externalizing Grief 25:52 Key Takeaways on Abortion and Grief 29:18 Christine's Projects and Closing Remarks ---------------------------------------- Christine Slomski is a Licensed Counselor and EFT Tapping Practitioner in Arizona. She has a passion to support women in their healing journeys and to help grieving individuals find solace and strength after loss. In addition to providing counseling services, Christine runs a clinical support group for women called the Healing Circle, a place to receive support following an abortion experience.  Christine Slomski: https://www.christineslomski.com/   Healing Circle Support Group: https://www.christineslomski.com/healing-circle   Confidential & clinical online resource for processing your abortion experience in solitude, anonymously: https://yourabortionexperience.org/en -------------------------------------------------- I'm Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed, PsyPact psychologist based out of Washington state. I've been practicing grief therapy since 2012 and am passionate about changing the narrative of grief in our current cultural climate. Grief is a universal lived experience and as such needs to be something we talk about without the taboo attached. I hope you'll join me as we work to adjust to the new normal we are living in and support one another in that process. https://www.griefisthenewnormal.com [email protected] Dr. Taylor is also a co-founder of 'The Mourning Movement,' with Jen Reisinger, LMHC. The Mourning Movement aims to create spaces for grief education and community support to reduce isolation and stigma around grief. Be sure to sign up for more modern grief insights and resources at https://themourningmovement.myflodesk.com/resourcesandnewsletter https://www.themourningmovement.com [email protected] We have our upcoming Grief and the Holidays webinar on November 14th! Be sure to sign up or share with someone who may need extra support this upcoming holiday season. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grief-the-holidays-virtual-webinar-tickets-1048206051517?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile   ------------------------------------- Opening Music by The Dadicorns Copyright 2024 Grief is the New Normal: A podcast with Dr. Heather Taylor All Rights Reserved. This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information discussed in this podcast is not a replacement or substitute for therapy.