Helping you help them
Through our latest research, curricula, training, and resources, Support After Abortion educates and equips abortion healing providers to meet clients where they are, assess what they need, and offer a safe space to provide that service and impact their healing.
We are at the forefront of the abortion healing movement, uniting and equipping abortion healing providers to deliver hope and healing to clients.
Provider training center: tools and resources for you
In addition to our monthly webinars and online training center, Support After Abortion is committed to creating and offering gold-star curricula, workshops, grants, and other resources to educate and equip providers to compassionately and effectively help your clients find hope and healing after abortion.
International abortion healing providers
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abortion healing services.
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Free online events, trainings, and webinars
Abortion healing provider webinars
Free monthly virtual meetings
designed to share the latest insights related to abortion healing.
facilitator trainings
Free quarterly virtual webinars
to improve group dynamics for
any abortion healing program.
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Abortion Healing Books and Courses
Keys to hope and healing
This secular curriculum
offers a structured path to
support clients in their
abortion healing journey.
Finding solid ground
A no-pressure, faith-based
guide for men dealing
with the emotional
impact of abortion.
Unraveled roots
Dig a little deeper at what
might be underneath
the pain and find
new ways forward.
Nature based healing
This downloadable resource
offers outdoor activities,
reflection prompts, and
real stories to help you process hard emotions after abortion.
Music as a bridge to abortion healing
Music is healing
for those dealing
with trauma and grief.
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Abortion healing resources and reading
Resource library
Access free resources including
assessment tools, sample intake
questions, facilitator graphics,
abortion research, and more!
Blogs
Find education and
support in our blogs for
abortion healing.
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What to expect
Read our FAQs to learn
more about Support After
Abortion and what you
can expect
International abortion healing providers
Find a provider
Browse our directory of
providers who offer
abortion healing services.
Join the directory
Become a provider in our
directory of providers who offer
abortion healing services.
Free online events, trainings, and webinars
Abortion healing provider webinars
Free monthly virtual meetings
designed to share the latest insights
related to abortion healing.
facilitator trainings
Free quarterly virtual webinars
to improve group dynamics for
any abortion healing program.
Abortion healing books and courses
Keys to hope and healing
This secular curriculum
offers a structured path to
support clients in their
abortion healing journey.
Finding solid ground
A no-pressure, faith-based
guide for men dealing
with the emotional
impact of abortion.
Unraveled roots
Dig a little deeper at what
might be underneath the
pain and find new ways
forward.
Nature based healing
This downloadable resource offers
outdoor activities, reflection prompts,
and real stories to help you process
hard emotions after abortion.
Music as a bridge to abortion healing
Music is healing for those
dealing with trauma and
grief.
Abortion healing resources and reading
Resource library
Access free resources including
assessment tools, sample intake
questions, facilitator graphics,
abortion research, and more!
Blogs
Find education and
support in our blogs for
abortion healing.
What to expect
Read our FAQs to learn
more about Support After
Abortion and what you
can expect
Support After Abortion offers a safe place of compassion, caring, and access to healing without judgment, shame, or guilt. We are the homebase, connecting individuals hurting from their abortion experiences with the provider or resource that best meets their needs to find hope, peace, and restore well-being.
At Support After Abortion, our work is guided by 3 core values we call the 3C’s:
Inspire compassion among
people for those impacted
by abortion.
Promote collaboration with
abortion healing leaders.
Build capacity for abortion
healing programming
and resources.
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An options based approach to abortion healing
The healing journey takes many shapes. Support After Abortion encourages options-based healing approaches. Our ground-breaking consumer research studies conducted by Shepard Research show the importance of offering options in order to help men and women hurting after abortion experiences to find the hope and healing they deserve in a way that they desire.
While a faith-based, in-person curriculum can be effective, it is not something everyone seeking healing is comfortable with or interested in. Yet, 95% of existing abortion healing programs meet in-person and lead with a faith-based message.
Support After Abortion creates programming and equips abortion healing providers with training, tools, and resources to meet people where they are with the type of healing options they are open to receiving.
For example, we created faith and not-faith versions of our abortion healing resource Keys to Hope & Healing for both men and women, in English and Spanish.
We also offer numerous online resources for clients and providers and encourage providers to offer virtual, as well as in person, abortion healing programs.
I love watching the healing process unfold. I can see why it’s so important to meet people hurting after abortion at their point of need. For so many years we only offered faith-based studies, so we missed the opportunity to comfort those who can’t or don’t want to step into
that arena.
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Abortion healing provider
I was one of those who thought “in person” was the only way to lead a group. I’ve learned virtual is as effective and maybe even more so than in person. I can look at all the participants’ faces at one time. The silences somehow seem easier. It’s amazing. I meet women that I never would have encountered in person – ladies from all over the country and even from foreign countries. Our ministry has taken this concept and gone Virtual.
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Abortion healing provider
Healing is a journey, not a “one and done"
We may meet hurting individuals anywhere along their journey
path. The type of help a person needs at one point may be different
from another point. Our healing, experiences, relationships, and
changing perspectives may allow for new healing down the path.
Healing is a journey, not a “one-and-done”. You may have gone
through an abortion healing program or spoken to a counselor or
provider – maybe recently, maybe years ago. You may feel healed,
and then something triggers your emotions or thoughts again. This
is common. Pain and healing are often layered. Wherever you are in
your healing journey, we can help.
As a virtual support group facilitator I get the honor of witnessing others break free from their bondage. But what is equally amazing is I personally get to break free of the bondage in my own life. Talking out loud with others is so impactful, so worth it. Healing is never one and done. Even as a leader, we are called to unlayer something new within these groups during each session. It is truly amazing.
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Abortion healing provider
Even as a group leader I have found myself occasionally wondering, “When will I be fully healed?” It has become quite clear on my healing journey that my abortion is a symptom of something so much deeper. If I had just gone though one abortion healing group and stopped, I wouldn’t find the closure or truths that I needed to. Leading groups is not something I ever saw myself doing, but I want every single person hurting from abortion to
dig deeper and keep going to uncover their truths.
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Abortion healing provider
I can’t thank you and Support After Abortion enough for all that you do. I have been so impressed not only with your exponential growth as an organization, but with your increasing understanding of and ability to articulate the negative impacts of abortion and how best to help people who are hurting from their abortion experiences.
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Abortion healing provider
Building abortion healing capacity
We work to expand capacity for abortion healing programs across
the nation to serve the 22 million people who are hurting from their
abortion experiences. Support After Abortion’s bold, innovative approach is a catalyst leading a global change in thinking and best practices for helping those wounded by abortion to heal.
• Creating Awareness of Abortion Grief
• Growing Abortion-Healing Leaders
• Developing Sought-After Healing Curriculum
• Collaborating with the Best Strategic Leaders
• Uniting Abortion Healing Providers
• Conducting Revolutionary Consumer Research
• Creating Cloud-Based Training for Leaders
• Constructing a Database to Serve as a Gateway to Healing
Providers
• Equipping Providers to Better Understand the Need for and More
Effectively Treat Abortion Healing
WHAT TO EXPECT
Support After Abortion helps women and men who have experienced abortion directly or who have been impacted by someone else’s abortion(s).
Abortion is a type of reproductive loss. The associated emotions may be complicated, unpredictable, and change over time. Contact us today to talk with one of our trained support team members.
Here are some questions we’ve been asked that may help you – or someone you love – know what to expect from Support After Abortion.
What does support after abortion do?
Answer
Support After Abortion is dedicated to healing people who have been impacted by abortion(s). We do this in two ways:
- We match people hurting after abortion loss(es) to the abortion healing that best meets their needs.
- We equip healing providers with abortion healing curriculum, resources, research and personal development necessary to be effective.
What is abortion healing?
Answer
Abortion healing, formerly known as post-abortion healing or post-abortion recovery, refers to the process of emotional, psychological, and sometimes spiritual healing that some individuals may seek after abortion loss(es). Abortion can be a complex and emotionally charged experience for many people, and feelings of grief, guilt, sadness, or regret may arise in the aftermath of the procedure.
Abortion healing typically involves seeking support, counseling, or therapy to help individuals process their emotions and underlying roots of the experience. It is important to note that people’s experiences and emotional reactions to abortion can vary widely, and not everyone who has an abortion will necessarily feel the need for healing or counseling. However, for those who do, there are various resources available to assist in the healing process, including:
- Counseling: Many individuals find it helpful to talk to a therapist or counselor who specializes in reproductive health and abortion-related issues. These professionals can provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their feelings and emotions.
- Support groups: Joining a support group for individuals who have experienced abortion can offer a sense of community and understanding. Sharing experiences and feelings with others who have been through similar situations can be comforting and healing. Support Groups typically use a structured curriculum, program, or book as the basis for facilitator-led discussions. Groups may be virtual or in-person; secular or religious; and for women, men, or coed.
Self-help resources: There are books, websites, and online forums dedicated to helping individuals navigate their emotions and find healing after an abortion. These resources can provide information, coping strategies, and a sense of solidarity. - Spiritual or religious guidance: Some individuals may seek guidance and healing through their faith or spiritual practices. Clergy members or religious counselors may offer support in this context. Religious-based books and support groups are available.
- Time and self-compassion: Healing is a personal and individual process that can take time. It’s important for individuals to be patient with themselves and practice self-compassion as they work through their emotions.
It’s worth emphasizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to abortion healing. Nor is it one-and-done. Abortion healing may be a journey over time, experience and different types of support. Ultimately, the goal of abortion healing is to help individuals move forward in a healthy and emotionally balanced way filled with hope toward the future.
Who wants or needs abortion healing?
Answer
Abortion may be a painful experience with complicated emotions, like anger, regret, grief, guilt, or even depression. Those emotions may pop up and cause you to behave uncharacteristicly. Maybe you are just now making the connection to those emotions and behaviors to your abortion experience and don’t know where to turn for help. Maybe you experienced abortion(s) recently, or maybe you have been suffering for years or decades and are now looking for help.
That’s what Support After Abortion is here for.
What will I gain from abortion healing?
Answer
Hope, freedom from behaviors and patterns about which you don’t feel happy, proud and peaceful. Receiving abortion healing offers emotional and psychological support to process complex feelings. This support can lead to improved mental well-being, reduced emotional distress, a sense of closure and enhanced self-acceptance.
Does support after abortion only help women who have experienced abortion?
Answer
Support After Abortion helps women who have experienced abortion(s) themselves and men who have experienced abortion(s) through a partner’s termination(s), as well family members, friends, and others who have been affected by abortion(s). We help anyone who is struggling from abortion(s) to find hope and healing.
Does support after abortion offer any services for men who have been impacted by abortion?
Answer
Yes, Support After Abortion offers services and resources for men impacted by abortion by providing compassion, building leaders, creating resources, and expanding capacity for men’s healing. We have an entire team of men from various backgrounds dedicated to serving men in this capacity.
What can I expect when I contact the after abortion line?
Answer
When you contact the After Abortion Line, you will find safe, caring, compassionate help without judgment. Whether you are looking for support after experiencing abortion, or you are considering abortion for a current pregnancy, we will listen and talk with you to identify the type of help you desire that best meets your needs.
Who responds to After Abortion Linecalls, texts, emails, social media messages?
Answer
Our After Abortion Line Support Team members include specially trained volunteers and Support After Abortion staff. They meet you where you are without judgment. Many of them have been in your shoes and can empathize with your situation, emotions, and circumstances. They all want to help women and men hurting from abortion to find help and healing.
Are Support After Abortion’s services free?
Answer
Yes. There is never any cost to contact our After Abortion Line or to be connected with an abortion healing provider or resource. We also have many free online and downloadable resources.
How often can I contact Support After Abortion?
Answer
As much as you need. We are here for you.
Can I remain anonymous?
Answer
Absolutely.
Our research shows that the vast majority of both women and men seeking help following abortion want to do so anonymously, which is why we offer many ways to connect with us that don’t require you to identify yourself. The only time you would need to provide your name is when you decide you would like us to refer you to an abortion healing provider. Even then, if you would like to remain anonymous to us, we can provide you with the information to contact a provider directly rather than have us make the connection for you.
Do I have to live in a certain city, state, or country for Support After Abortion to help me?
Answer
No!
We help people no matter where they live.
Are Support After Abortion’s services religiously based?
Answer
Women and men hurting from abortion come from all walks of life and hold various religious and non-religious beliefs. Support After Abortion serves all in whatever way the individual would like without judgment. We offer both secular and religious healing programs and providers.
Are Support After Abortion’s services politically based?
Answer
Absolutely not. Abortion healing, grief, and reproductive loss are not political issues. Abortion affects individuals regardless of their political affiliation and at Support After Abortion, we strive to bridge that gap beyond politics and religion to focus on the individual who is hurting and to help them find the help, hope, and healing they deserve.
How do I become a Support After Abortion Provider?
Answer
If you are a leader, clinician, social worker, counselor, therapist, pregnancy center, ministry, clergy, or anyone who currently offers or would like to offer abortion healing programs, please contact us. We offer free monthly webinars, conference training, our online training center, curriculum, and resources.
How do I become a Support After Abortion Volunteer?
Answer
We invite you to explore the many opportunities we have available for you to share your time and talents to help raise awareness for abortion healing, work remotely with clients hurting from their abortion experiences, or assist remotely with administrative needs.
How can I donate to help Support After Abortion bring hope and healing to women and men impacted by abortion?
Answer
We appreciate all our donors and welcome any assistance you can provide to help us as many people who need healing from abortion as possible.
How can I spread the word about Support After Abortion and the need for abortion healing?
We are here to help you serve your clients
Whether it’s through our latest research, gold-star curricula, grants, event speaking, or Abortion Healing Provider monthly webinars and training platform, Support After Abortion is here to help you provide abortion healing to your clients.
Contact information for Providers and Clinicians:
• Support After Abortion Corporate Line 833-403-HEAL (4325)
• providers@supportafterabortion.com