Miscarriage

While statistics vary, it is estimated that 15-20% of all confirmed pregnancies end in miscarriage, with over 80% occurring before 12 weeks. This staggering reality is often overlooked when a new, eagerly anticipated pregnancy is celebrated by couples, their families, and friends.

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For many women, a miscarriage brings feelings of isolation and a deep sense of failure in their perceived responsibility to carry a pregnancy to term. Surrounded by others who appear to have no obstetrical difficulties, they may avoid social situations and find returning to work particularly challenging. Often encouraged to “try again,” many women report hearing comments from even close friends and family that inadvertently minimize their loss and the profound emotional attachment to the pregnancy.

Counselling after a miscarriage can provide essential support, helping women understand the broad range of normal emotions they may experience and develop strategies for managing interactions with pregnant women and infants. While most women go on to have healthy pregnancies, the anxiety that accompanies a new pregnancy highlights the lasting impact of loss. Support during the often-worrisome first trimester can ease fears and help couples prepare for the birth of a healthy child.

 

For more insights, here’s an excellent article offering suggestions for returning to work after pregnancy loss: Going Back to Work After a Pregnancy Loss

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Counselling Fees

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My counselling fees are not covered by OHIP although many have coverage through extended health benefits plans provided by their employers. As a therapist with designation as a Registered Social Worker (RSW), many clients are eligible for reimbursement of fees. Benefits packages through companies such as Sun Life, Blue Cross, Great West Life Insurance and Greenshield Canada can provide coverage for counselling services. Please check your employee benefits package to determine your individual coverage.

Any counselling expenses not covered by third party insurance benefits can be claimed as medical expenses when you file your annual income tax return. As a Registered Social Worker, I am considered an authorized ‘medical practitioner’, allowing you to claim counselling fees as a medical expense.

Clients are not charged for telephone consultations prior to initial counselling sessions. The fee for a 60-75 minute counselling session is $135.00. Payments are generally made by etransfer to jgcounselling@rogers.com after each session. Formal receipts are provided.