Emily Souder, Perinatal Mental Health Therapist and Writer
Return to Zero: Hope Provider Spotlight
Tell us a little about the work that you do
I support the pregnancy and infant loss community by encouraging the telling of story related to birth and loss using my book, Birth Story Held for Loss. My aim is to uphold the sacred nature of these stories, so that parents can feel held in telling them and exploring them, and that they know that these stories are meaning and important.
Why are you passionate about serving the pregnancy and infant loss community?
Through my own story of loss through an abortion, and through working with clients who experienced all different types of perinatal loss, I see the deep need for honoring this community's stories.
How has RTZ impacted your work?
RTZ is one of my go-to resources for my therapy clients, and anyone else in my life. I trust the support they offer, and feel grateful for all the education and support opportunities they provide.
Learn more about Emily’s work
Find her on instagram @overstimulated.mom.therapist or learn more at her website below
Return to Zero: Hope is a community of bereaved parents, families, and providers offering inclusive resources and holistic support for anyone whose life has been touched by loss, including infertility, secondary infertility, miscarriage, ending a wanted pregnancy, stillbirth, infant or toddler death, loss through surrogacy or failed adoption.
Provider interactions during pregnancy and infant loss have a lifelong impact on a family’s healing and wellbeing. RTZ Hope supports organizations and individuals who work with parents who have experienced perinatal loss, including hospitals, clinics, health providers, midwives, doulas, lactation consultants, mental health clinicians, peer advocates, and support organizations. We partner with health professionals to ensure they have the training, emotional support, and resources they need to confidently care for families at one of the most tragic moments of their journey towards parenthood.
This year alone, we've sent over $3000 in grief and loss material samples to health providers so they are more resourced and empowered to support bereaved families. Will you donate and help us continue to get these resources into the hands of those that need them?
