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About the Episode
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Tanya Flores, co-founder of Reproductive Loss Network . They discuss the profound impact of reproductive loss, including miscarriage, infertility, and abortion, and how these experiences can affect individuals physically, spiritually, and relationally. Tanya shares her personal journey and the importance of compassionate responses to those grieving. The conversation also highlights the need for Christ-centered counseling approaches and the significance of creating supportive environments within churches for those experiencing reproductive loss.
Key Takeaways:
- Tanya’s passion for helping others stems from her own experiences of reproductive loss.
- Reproductive loss encompasses miscarriage, abortion, infertility, and more.
- The grief associated with reproductive loss is often intangible and unseen.
- Physical health can deteriorate due to the stress of grief and loss.
- Spiritual challenges include questioning God’s presence and care during loss.
- Relationships can be strained due to the ripple effect of reproductive loss.
- Unhelpful responses to grief often stem from discomfort with the topic.
- Compassionate responses include being present and offering support without platitudes.
- Christ-centered counseling emphasizes the importance of surrender and acceptance in grief.
- An eternal perspective helps individuals find hope and purpose beyond their loss.
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About the Guest
Tanya Flores is certified by the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) and is co-founder of Reproductive Loss Network. She is also the Director of Client Services + Education at a California medical pregnancy clinic where she leads a team of Grief Care Advocates who provide support for men and women experiencing loss due to miscarriage, stillbirth, hysterectomy, infertility, and abortion. Tanya also serves as a lead biblical counselor at her local church. From her extensive years in training and advocacy, she is devoted to increasing awareness and care for reproductive grief throughout churches and community organizations.
About Reproductive Loss Network
The Reproductive Loss Network, International (RLN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides a Biblical response to our grieving world through educating, equipping, and encouraging the helpers who support those touched by reproductive loss. Our training and consulting services help build specialized frameworks for healing programs and care teams within pregnancy medical clinics, counseling and resource centers, community organizations, and churches. RLN bridges the gap between those who desperately need biblical grief care and the helpers who offer compassionate support rich in Scripture and filled with eternal hope.
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- Five Keys to Postpartum Depression Care (Christine Chappell)
- Hope + Help for Healing After Abortion (Camille Cates)
- Helping Women Who Have Had Abortions (Jadele Taylor)
- Hope + Help for Men Grieving Miscarriage (Eric Schumacher)
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