After Termination Support.
A termination can leave you with a range of unexpected emotions such as anger, sorrow or regret. This can be due to various reasons i.e. rushed the decision to terminate or felt pressurised into it by others. Whatever your reasons it can sometimes leave you needing to talk and explore how you now feel. Some women/men need support very soon after the termination whilst some need counselling possibly years after the event.

In severe cases this condition has been diagnosed as Post Abortion Syndrome. Here are some of the ‘symptoms’ of Post Abortion Syndrome (a recognised condition that can affect some women or men after a termination) –

• Depression
• Recurrent dreams of the unborn baby
• Feelings of guilt and remorse
• A sense of emptiness and loss
• Relationship difficulties
• Anger at partner, family, friends, or even other children
• Eating disorders, alcohol/drug abuse
• Feelings of helplessness and isolation
• Low self worth
• Emotional numbness

We are here to help you work through those feelings and ‘move on’ after your loss by providing a counselling programme that looks at key areas with a view to resolving issues the termination has uncovered

Our Post Termination Recovery Programme is called The Journey and takes a client through the following ten steps in order to address all possible issues –

• Seeking Help
• Telling The Story
• Moving out of Denial
• Anger & Depression
• Grief
• Guilt & Shame
• Accountability
• Forgiveness
• Acceptance & Letting Go
• The Way Ahead

Normally we would counsel on a one-to-one basis but group work is a possibility should clients wish.

For more information please contact the Centre.

There is hope that any emotional pain caused by a termination can be overcome with support, compassion and time. We are here to help you.