The sudden death of an infant or toddler (0–3 years) is a life-altering tragedy. This 8-week virtual group supports parents grieving unexpected loss from accidents, SIDS/SUID/SUDC, or sudden illness. With up to 10 participants, an experienced facilitator, it offers a compassionate space to process trauma, navigate profound grief, connect with other parents who get it.
Dates: Sept 9-Oct 28
The group will meet on Wednesdays at 4:30-6:30pm PST/7:30-9:30 pm EST starting on September 9 and ending on October 28 for a total of 8-weeks.
Facilitator: Betsy Winter
$275 per participant. As this is not a couples-specific group, individual registration is required for each participant, even for those in the same household.
Facilitator: Betsy Winter
What can I expect during a virtual support group?
This virtual support group will meet for 120 minutes each week and follow a structured, topic-focused format that builds from week to week.
Each session begins with a gentle centering practice and check-in.
We then introduce the weekly topic, offering trauma-informed and grief-sensitive education designed to support parents through the many layers and realities of sudden and unexpected loss.
From there, participants are invited into group sharing and facilitated discussion based on a topic-related question.
Groups close with reflective sharing, and when helpful, may include writing, creative expression, or embodiment practices to support integration and nervous system regulation.
How will this support group help me?
Pregnancy, infant, and child loss can feel deeply isolating. One of the most powerful parts of group support is realizing you are not alone.
You will be surrounded by others who understand the pain of this kind of loss and can offer connection, compassion, and community.
You will also receive guidance, tools, and resources to help you navigate grief and support your healing journey.
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You do not have to grieve in silent isolation—you deserve the support of a community that understands.
No matter the gestational age or type of loss, our virtual support groups offer an inclusive, accessible space for bereaved parents to process grief, find connection, and build community through shared experience. We also offer unique support for providers caring for the bereaved.
Registering for a closed 6-week group means joining a holistic healing experience rooted in hope, connection, and transformation.
RTZ groups ask for a commitment to yourself and others—to show up each week authentically and fully present. Each group is facilitated by a trained peer with lived experience who can hold space for vulnerability, trust, and healing.
Our groups are for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality, religion, or type of loss.
The base fee for a closed 6-week group is $200 for individuals ($33/session) and $300 for couples ($50/session).
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Our equity rate is for participants who would not be able to join without financial support, including BIPOC, queer/trans folks, people living with disabilities, and others who have faced barriers to accessing care due to systemic inequities. Use code EQUITYRATE at checkout for 40% off. If you need additional support, please contact betsy@rtzhope.org.
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“The RTZ HOPE support group was the love, support, and belonging that I never knew how badly I needed. To be surrounded by a group of parents who feel pain, anxiety, and have so much understanding for these unimaginable experiences is unparalleled. I’ve found support and resources through our group that weren’t even mentioned by my doctors or therapist. From guided meditation to having a safe space just to be myself with no judgement, it has all helped me start this lifelong journey to processing my grief and finding ways to honor my baby.”
— MONA
“I joined RTZ HOPE’s support group exactly a month after I lost my first child, who was stillborn at 32 weeks. I wanted to isolate myself, because I felt that there was no one out there who could possibly comprehend what I’m feeling. Then I found this group of parents who experienced what I experienced and felt what I felt. Complete strangers that I had this intense connection with, who did not need an explanation from me, because they just got me. Kiley and Betsy have taught me that I need to be able to feel the grief and express it productively. Honestly, I do not know how I’d be today if I didn’t find RTZ.”
— HAMDI
“The RTZ HOPE support group offers a place of comfort and zero judgement for Angel Moms. Being amongst others who have felt the tremendous loss of a child, at any stage, provides much comfort. While the work is difficult, I look forward to the weekly outlet, the camaraderie, and being one step further on my healing journey.”
— CHRISSY
“The RTZ HOPE support group has been an actual lifeline for me while I continue to grieve the loss of my stillborn son. It’s a safe and loving space that has not only given me the strategies and support I need, but it’s connected me to a community of parents that speak the same baby loss language. This group and these women have become such an important part of my life.”
— MEREDITH
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If you register and later find you cannot continue, we offer pro-rated refunds for unused sessions, or you may transfer your remaining balance to another group, apply it toward a retreat deposit, or pay it forward to support someone else in need.