Until now, the church has been unaware of the need for ministry to
those suffering from pregnancy loss. At a time when approximately
one in four pregnancies ends in loss, the need to understand and
provide caring ministry is painfully obvious. Pastoral Care in
Pregnancy Loss introduces the religious community to the issue of
pregnancy loss and describes the ministries that can be helpful to
those who experience these tragedies. Effective ministry in
pregnancy loss requires that one develop basic life theories in
order to prepare for such in-depth care. Thus, the book is more
than a "how to" as it explores why there is suffering and why some
suffer more than others, how to find grace when God seems far away,
how to minister when we don't have answers, and how religious
ministry can consistently work with other helping professionals in
support of the individual. With the foundation of ministry theory
provided by Pastoral Care in Pregnancy Loss, you can help your
faith community develop strategies for ministry to those suffering
from pregnancy loss. Numerous case studies illustrate what is
usually done wrong in providing pastoral care in these difficult
and delicate situations and explain why those who experience loss
may blame themselves, why they may blame God, and why they may not
feel able to return to church. Providing helpful insight to
hospital pastoral care departments, church libraries, funeral
directors, counselors and psychologists, nursing and obstetrics
professionals, and seminaries with a marriage and family ministry
specialty, this book provides readers with information about: three
types of pregnancy loss--miscarriage, still birth, and neonatal
loss church outreach the grieving process victims as "consenters"
or "experiencers" the spiritual needs of those suffering loss
practical ministries crisis support and long-term support.Pastoral
Care in Pregnancy Loss furthers your understanding of pregnancy
loss by enumerating theories on how suffering and loss are viewed
by those suffering--either as a time of testing, a time of
training, a mystery of God, a sign of punishment and warning, or as
having no meaning. The book also shows how pregnancy loss affects
five different types of personal relationships and discusses both
immediate and long-term concerns of providing pastoral care. From
helping the victim find meaning or reason for the loss to providing
support in preparing for future pregnancies, this book provides
much-needed guidance to an often-neglected ministry.
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