UPCOMING SUPPORT AND EVENTS

RTZ Hope offers a variety of support groups, retreats, webinars, and workshops - for parents who have experienced losses on the journey to parenthood and the health care providers who support them. Our programs provide an inclusive and accessible space to build community through the shared experience of loss.


View our offerings below and click on the event directly for more information and to register.

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Parenting Through Loss: Supporting Surviving Children with Compassion and Connection
Mar
19

Parenting Through Loss: Supporting Surviving Children with Compassion and Connection

Through an attachment-based lens, this workshop will help you:

  • Understand how grief may impact your relationship with your child and learn strategies to foster emotional connection and security.

  • Explore somatic practices to regulate your nervous system, creating a sense of safety and presence for yourself and your child.

  • Develop tools to support your child’s emotional processing and resilience while honoring your own boundaries and capacity.

  • Learn ways to approach conversations about loss with age-appropriate language and sensitivity.

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Navigating Hope: Considering What Comes Next After Loss for Couples
Feb
10

Navigating Hope: Considering What Comes Next After Loss for Couples

Guided by an experienced trauma-informed practitioner, this workshop will help couples:

  • Strengthen emotional connection and communication through mindful practices and somatic tools.

  • Understand how grief and hope can coexist as you navigate the complex emotions of this next chapter.

  • Learn practical techniques to calm and regulate the nervous system, using a polyvagal lens to create a sense of safety and resilience.

  • Explore ways to align intentions and create shared rituals for this sensitive and deeply personal journey.

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How to Set Boundaries and Navigate Difficult Emotions During The Holidays
Nov
5

How to Set Boundaries and Navigate Difficult Emotions During The Holidays

In this enlightening 60-minute interactive workshop you will:

  • Learn practical strategies to protect your emotional well-being

  • Learn how to assert your rights to grieve without feeling overwhelmed by external pressures

  • Feel more empowered to communicate your needs and to set healthy boundaries, to ensure your ability to honor and grieve your loss/es in your own way and time this holiday season. 

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Planning For Birth After Loss
Sep
8

Planning For Birth After Loss

This 90-minute virtual workshop offers supportive, practical guidance to help you prepare for your upcoming birth with greater clarity and confidence. Led by a doula specializing in pregnancy after loss, this workshop will help you explore your options, identify your preferences, and create a birth plan that feels intentional, informed, and uniquely your own. Key outcomes: Learn practical strategies to reduce overwhelm and make grounded decisions about your care, how to communicate clearly and confidently with your care team, and how to build a support system that meets your emotional and physical needs during birth and postpartum.

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Held in Hope: Navigating Maternal/Pregnancy-Related Health Challenges Together
Jul
8

Held in Hope: Navigating Maternal/Pregnancy-Related Health Challenges Together

Join us for a compassionate 60-minute gathering for women and birthing parents who have experienced medically complex pregnancies or losses due to maternal health challenges. Includes physical, emotional, and medical complications before, during, and after pregnancy.

Whether you've faced a T-shaped uterus, uterine anomalies, incompetent/dynamic cervix, preeclampsia, HELLP, preeclampsia, PPROM, IVF complications, hyperemesis gravidarum, blood clotting disorders, fallopian tube related challenges, recurrent loss, placental abruption, gestational diabetes, postpartum hemorrhage, PMADS, or other complications, this space offers understanding and connection. These are just some examples, as the list is vast. These complications are often complex, high-risk, and misunderstood by others.

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Held in Hope: Navigating Pregnancy-Related Health Challenges Together
May
7

Held in Hope: Navigating Pregnancy-Related Health Challenges Together

Join us for a compassionate 60-minute gathering for women and birthing parents who have experienced medically complex pregnancies or losses due to maternal health challenges. Whether you've faced a T-shaped uterus, incompetent/dynamic cervix, preeclampsia, placental abruption, gestational diabetes, hyperemesis gravidarum, blood clots, postpartum hemorrhage, or other complications, this space offers understanding and connection. Share, listen, and be supported in a community that honors your journey and the profound impact of pregnancy-related health challenges.

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Letters of Self-Compassion: Nurturing the You After Loss
Apr
12

Letters of Self-Compassion: Nurturing the You After Loss

In this 90-min workshop you will;

  • Create a safe, compassionate space for bereaved parents to connect with their child/children through writing.

  • Use writing as a tool for emotional expression and healing.

  • Provide gentle prompts to help guide the process of letter-writing, allowing for personalized reflection.

  • Foster connection and mutual support among participants through voluntary sharing and listening.

  • Encourage participants to honor their grief while nurturing their bond with their baby or babies.

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Beyond the Heartbreak: Navigating Recurrent Pregnancy Loss with Compassion
Apr
9

Beyond the Heartbreak: Navigating Recurrent Pregnancy Loss with Compassion

Recurrent pregnancy loss is a uniquely painful journey, filled with grief, uncertainty, and longing. This workshop offers a compassionate space for parents navigating the heartache of multiple losses, no matter the cause. Together, we’ll explore the emotional impact, honor your experiences, and provide support in a community that understands. Through guided reflection and shared connection, we hold space for both sorrow and hope, reminding you that you are not alone in this journey

Host: Betsy Winter
Date: Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
Times: 4:00pm to 5:00pm PDT/7:00pm to 8:00pm EDT
Cost: Free
Appreciated Donation: $10.00
Choose the "Pay what you Want Amount" at registration to customize your donation amount.

  • The journey of love, loss and life after loss looks different for everyone. Return to Zero: HOPE will be hosting a workshop series designed to provide supportive spaces for the diversity of our lived realities that come with our individual pregnancy and infant loss experiences. Our hope is to provide helpful resources and tools that encourage holistic healing. These workshops will uniquely support parents and providers through a trauma informed, resilience-focused, somatic approach.

    These workshops will be interactive. There will be time to share, time to write and reflect, and in some sessions opportunity more movement. Please have available a water bottle, paper and pencil, and a quiet space.

    Consider joining a workshop if:

    -It is true to your lived experience
    -You want to better understand a topic to support loved ones
    -It piques your interest
    -It feels like it might be supportive to where you are on your journey.

    All are welcome.

  • Betsy Winter, our Director of Community Support, will host these workshops. She is a perinatal mental health advocate and certified Mind Body coach, who specializes in grief, trauma, and embodied transformation. To read her full bio click here.

  • We to extend our support to all those affected by the recent fires in California by offering a discount code (RTZLOVE) for those impacted by the fires to join any of our support groups, where you can connect with others who understand the complexities of grief in such difficult circumstances.

    For those directly impacted by the fires in California, please register here using the code: RTZLOVE for a 100% discount on any upcoming support group.

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Healing Together: A Supportive Workshop for Couples Facing Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Mar
6

Healing Together: A Supportive Workshop for Couples Facing Pregnancy and Infant Loss

In this 90-min interactive workshop, you will:

-Learn how to grieve in tandem while establishing healthy boundaries that respect each individual’s process.

-Explore ways to find support outside of your relationship, strengthening not just your partnership but also your personal journey through grief.

-Learn the importance of continuing bonds with your child, helping you honor their memory in a way that feels authentic to you.

-Create individual narratives that validate your unique experiences, as well as a cohesive family narrative that intertwines your stories in a meaningful way.

-Gain practical tools and insights to communicate effectively with your partner, fostering deeper understanding and compassion as you navigate this challenging journey together.

We highly recommend that couples attend together.

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Navigating Hope: A Healing Workshop for Couples Preparing to Conceive After Loss
Mar
5

Navigating Hope: A Healing Workshop for Couples Preparing to Conceive After Loss

Guided by an experienced trauma-informed practitioner, this workshop will help couples:

  • Strengthen emotional connection and communication through mindful practices and somatic tools.

  • Understand how grief and hope can coexist as you navigate the complex emotions of this next chapter.

  • Learn practical techniques to calm and regulate the nervous system, using a polyvagal lens to create a sense of safety and resilience.

  • Explore ways to align intentions and create shared rituals for this sensitive and deeply personal journey.

View Event →
Parenting Through Loss: Supporting Surviving Children with Compassion and Connection
Feb
12

Parenting Through Loss: Supporting Surviving Children with Compassion and Connection

Through an attachment-based lens, this workshop will help you:

  • Understand how grief may impact your relationship with your child and learn strategies to foster emotional connection and security.

  • Explore somatic practices to regulate your nervous system, creating a sense of safety and presence for yourself and your child.

  • Develop tools to support your child’s emotional processing and resilience while honoring your own boundaries and capacity.

  • Learn ways to approach conversations about loss with age-appropriate language and sensitivity.

View Event →
 Letters of Love: Connecting with Your Baby Through Writing
Feb
8

Letters of Love: Connecting with Your Baby Through Writing

In this 90-min workshop you will;

  • Create a safe, compassionate space for bereaved parents to connect with their child/children through writing.

  • Use writing as a tool for emotional expression and healing.

  • Provide gentle prompts to help guide the process of letter-writing, allowing for personalized reflection.

  • Foster connection and mutual support among participants through voluntary sharing and listening.

  • Encourage participants to honor their grief while nurturing their bond with their baby or babies.

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Building Resilience: Somatic Practices for Stress Relief and Trauma Prevention During Difficult Times
Jan
29

Building Resilience: Somatic Practices for Stress Relief and Trauma Prevention During Difficult Times

Led by a skilled trauma specialist and somatic practitioner, this workshop will guide you to:

  • Explore gentle somatic practices to calm and regulate your nervous system.

  • Safely discharge stored stress energy to restore balance and vitality.

  • Create opportunities for “rest and digest” to enhance resilience and promote healing.

  • Understand the nervous system’s role in trauma recovery and overall well-being through a polyvagal-informed approach.

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FREE WORKSHOP: For Pregnancy and Infant Loss Survivors Impacted by the Fire-Affected Areas of California
Jan
16

FREE WORKSHOP: For Pregnancy and Infant Loss Survivors Impacted by the Fire-Affected Areas of California

A FREE WORKSHOP for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Survivors Impacted by the Fire-Affected Areas of California

We are hosting a free, supportive workshop for individuals who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and live in areas recently affected by wildfires in California.

What This Workshop Will Cover:

  • Validation of Experiences: Acknowledging the layered grief and trauma you might be facing.

  • Trauma Prevention: Guidance on minimizing the impact of additional stressors.

  • Self-Care Strategies: Tools to help you process your experiences and care for yourself during this challenging time.

This session will be led by Betsy Winter, RTZ Director of Community Support and a Trauma and Grief Specialist. 

Details:

  • When: Thursday, January 16

  • Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

  • Where: Virtual

  • Host: Betsy Winter

  • Cost: Free

This is will be a space to connect, heal, and learn ways to support yourself through the intersection of loss and disaster.

Our RTZ Hope Community has been directly impacted by the recent fires in California. Our hearts our heavy as we process the devastation that has occurred. In addition to this free workshop, we will be offering a discount code for those directly impacted to join any of our upcoming support groups.

  • The journey of love, loss and life after loss looks different for everyone. Return to Zero: HOPE will be hosting a workshop series designed to provide supportive spaces for the diversity of our lived realities that come with our individual pregnancy and infant loss experiences. Our hope is to provide helpful resources and tools that encourage holistic healing. These workshops will uniquely support parents and providers through a trauma informed, resilience-focused, somatic approach.

    These workshops will be interactive. There will be time to share, time to write and reflect, and in some sessions opportunity more movement. Please have available a water bottle, paper and pencil, and a quiet space.

    Consider joining a workshop if:

    -It is true to your lived experience
    -You want to better understand a topic to support loved ones
    -It piques your interest
    -It feels like it might be supportive to where you are on your journey.

    All are welcome.

  • Betsy Winter, our Director of Community Support, will host these workshops. She is a perinatal mental health advocate and certified Mind Body coach, who specializes in grief, trauma, and embodied transformation. To read her full bio click here.

View Event →
Healing Together: A Supportive Workshop for Couples Facing Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Dec
8

Healing Together: A Supportive Workshop for Couples Facing Pregnancy and Infant Loss

In this 120-min interactive workshop, you will:

-Learn how to grieve in tandem while establishing healthy boundaries that respect each individual’s process.

-Explore ways to find support outside of your relationship, strengthening not just your partnership but also your personal journey through grief.

-Learn the importance of continuing bonds with your child, helping you honor their memory in a way that feels authentic to you.

-Create individual narratives that validate your unique experiences, as well as a cohesive family narrative that intertwines your stories in a meaningful way.

-Gain practical tools and insights to communicate effectively with your partner, fostering deeper understanding and compassion as you navigate this challenging journey together.

We highly recommend that couples attend together.

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Make Your Own Keepsake Ornament
Nov
23

Make Your Own Keepsake Ornament

In this workshop you will be guided by experienced art therapist Susan Jacobsen to create a one-of-a-kind ornament to honor your loss. A detailed supply list will be provided. Supplies must be purchased in advanced by the participant. No prior art experience is necessary.

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How to Set Boundaries and Navigate Difficult Emotions During The Holidays
Nov
7

How to Set Boundaries and Navigate Difficult Emotions During The Holidays

In this enlightening 90-minute interactive workshop you will:

  • Learn practical strategies to protect your emotional well-being

  • Learn how to assert your rights to grieve without feeling overwhelmed by external pressures

  • Feel more empowered to communicate your needs and to set healthy boundaries, to ensure your ability to honor and grieve your loss/es in your own way and time this holiday season. 

View Event →