Where Do We Go From Here?

Abstract

Abstract This concluding chapter offers future research directions, training recommendations, and practice guidelines for psychotherapy for pregnancy loss. It is suggested that future research, practice, and training in this area prioritize the therapy relationship as a vehicle to help clients process and grow from the trauma of loss, grieve, and rebuild healthy self-esteem after the loss of a pregnancy or unborn baby. Future research, practice, and training should address the deeper level wounds left behind by the loss of a pregnancy and go beyond symptom reduction. Psychotherapy research, training, and practice should focus on culturally sensitive treatments for women of color who are at risk for miscarriage and stillbirth and consider the unique psychosocial experiences of LGBTQ + individuals and families coping with pregnancy loss.