Testimonials
“Tanya and Tricia, You did an outstanding job presenting the material. You were engaging and knowledgeable. I felt it was well worth my time and that of my staff and volunteers. You have grounded this workshop in scripture and emphasized its importance in the healing process, which is so wonderful to see and hear. I really appreciated how strong you stood biblically.
I would highly recommend this as a mandatory part of the advocate training for every pregnancy center.” – Jennylynn Olson, Executive Director of Bridges Pregnancy Clinic & Care Center
“I currently work as the post abortion grief advocate at my local PRC. My situation is unique in that I didn’t go looking to be a post abortion grief advocate but rather it found me. Our Executive Director, approached me and asked me if I would consider becoming the post abortion grief advocate for our center, as my name had come up. She asked if I would be willing to attend the Reproductive Loss training put on by the Reproductive Loss Network and pray about the position. I said I was willing but was concerned that since I’d never had an abortion would clients be willing to meet with me and feel like I could walk them through their pain? She said she didn’t want to pressure me but felt I was the person God had put on her heart. After the training and much prayer I felt like God pointed out, if not me then who? So I told God I would need him in that room every day to help me meet the clients where they are and to give me the words. I can say with great confidence God has been there every step of the way. He has so far brought me 3 different clients from very different walks of life and I have watched God transform them and heal them before my very eyes. These women just need someone to show up and let them share something they have been hiding from the rest of the world in a loving and judge free environment. My sin may be different from theirs but none of us are in this world without sin and we all fall short of the glory of God without Jesus. They don’t need me to have experienced an abortion they just need a safe place to heal and see that God loves them and Jesus has forgiven them. My life has been transformed probably as much as theirs just getting to sit in the room week after week witnessing God’s handiwork and now I wouldn’t trade it for anything. If anyone vaguely feels a call on their life to meet with women who have experienced an abortion(s) regardless if they themselves have or not they should answer it, they will be forever changed in the best ways.”
– Christine Stabe
“I learned so much! I feel very prepared to help people process grief of any kind.” – Natalie
“It was a joy to have Tanya walk us through some of the principles of biblically helping people through grief, particularly the very common forms of reproductive loss/grief experienced by so many people.”
– Pastor C. Ritter
“I really enjoyed the course. This is my first course like this and I am walking away from this class feeling educated and equipped.” – Chellis
Great job ladies! I really enjoyed the case studies and the questions you asked regarding them. It was engaging and kept the focus. Thank you for feeding into my life today and sharing great knowledge and encouragement with us. Praying for you as you continue to share this with the world 🙂 – Carolyn
words of affirmation
We are grateful for our trainees!
I’m a trained teacher and have both participated and led tons of these types of classes/seminars. And this (Help to Hope) was very well done. The content, the varied pedagogical methods, Tanya’s pastoral heart, and the case studies were impactful and moving. This was professional and relational.
Josh
Associate Pastor
Having done a secular grief course that was very informative, this was a great addition as our center is faith based. This was the missing piece in all the other grief training I have had that helps frame it up with the foundation I want my ministry to have, the reliance on the truth of God’s Word being the basis of all healing and useful for all. I thank you ladies for your heart for the grieving women and men out there and the dedication to make this training a reality. I look forward to incorporating this into our training and continuing education of volunteers and staff.
I was very pleased with the training, especially to see how Christ-centered it is. True healing isn’t possible without Christ, and it’s important to have a biblical framework for going through loss with others.
Everything went well. I’ve never heard about this subject. Everything was new and helpful.
I loved the workshop. What a blessing that it is so God-centered! You are both steeped in Christ and a passion for this ministry, you know what you know in Christ. There is wisdom and compassion in you for this ministry, that only God can endow. God Bless you and your organization.
I loved it. I’m inspired and empowered to hear the Holy Spirit through this ministry.
I really appreciate your tie into scripture, as well as the relevant case stories of clients.
This class was awesome and you two are like TNT! On Fire 🙂
Wonderful course! I truly appreciated the heart and care of the instructors. Their commitment to the sufficiency of Scripture was refreshing. I wish all church leaders could hear the wisdom they have to share. You’re on the right track. Keep doing what you’re doing!
I felt like I shouldn’t just give excellent on every response, but it was such a good and encouraging course.
I thought the course went well! The biblical knowledge and application really impressed me.
Very good, very informative. Love the Biblical aspect of the class.
Love this!! Loved the teaching and the stories made it come to life.
Everything was excellent and I loved the interaction. Well structured, and organized, informative!
You both were excellent trainers! I have been praying and looking for great training programs to be a part of on-boarding new leaders to my ministry. RLN will be my #1 resource. Every faith-based organization dealing with trauma or grief surrounding pregnancy should take this training. Through case studies, scriptural support, knowledgeable leaders, and group discussion my eyes were opened to the many losses surrounding reproductive grief.