Exploring Emotions
May 2, 2016
Hosted by Michaelene Fredenburg with Co-Host Skyler Christensen
[Download MP3] [itunes] [Bookmark Episode]
Episode Description
Michaelene and Skyler will talk through how exploring emotions is an important part of the healing process. The emotions that surround an abortion experience can be difficult to understand, and can vary greatly from person to person. Often a mix of emotions will be present after an abortion, with some positive and some negative emotions overlapping. Although this can be confusing, we will discuss some activities that can help someone process. In addition, Michaelene and Skyler will provide, as a Safe Place Tip, a practical way to help someone explore their emotions by validating their experience.
Life After Abortion
Archives Available on VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel
Life After Abortion is designed to open up a conversation about the variety of ways abortion can impact the lives of men, women, family members and friends who have experienced it. Hosts Michaelene Fredenburg and Skyler Christensen, along with their guests, will gently delve into the silent pain that can accompany reproductive grief and loss. In addition to gaining insight into the healing process, listeners will be given practical tools to best care for hurting family members and friends. Show segments include “I Care Tips,” resource highlights, question of the week and featured topics such as reproductive trauma, disenfranchised grief, healing models and safe place language.
Michaelene Fredenburg with Co-Host Skyler Christensen
Michaelene Fredenburg is an author and frequent speaker at universities and events. With 25 years of experience in the area of after abortion care and healing, she has written numerous articles about reproductive grief and loss. Michaelene has participated in over 100 radio and television programs. She has also advocated before United States House and Senate Committee hearings about the need for studies that evaluate the emotional and physical impact of all pregnancy outcomes, and has presented to physician delegates from Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan through the State Department’s International Visitors Program. She is the founder of the Abortion Changes You outreach, which is designed to help hurting men and women who have been touched by abortion.
Episode Directory
July 2016
June 2016
May 2016
- 5/23/2016: Reproductive Story Listen Now
- 5/16/2016: Encore: Disenfranchised Grief Listen Now
- 5/9/2016: Unhealthy Behaviors Listen Now
- 5/2/2016: Exploring Emotions Listen Now
