Do you wonder, as a facilitator, how to manage difficult discussions while fostering a supportive environment for your support group participants? Do you want to know how to stay confidently at the helm when navigating the twists and turns of group dynamics? This Quarterly Facilitator Training from Support After Abortion will help you feel more self-assured and equipped as a facilitator to help the women and men in your groups.  Let’s take a look at ineffective “Wrong Way” and best practice “Right Way” facilitator approaches to three scenarios. You may be surprised to know, as you watch o ..read more

https://supportafterabortion.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Blog-2024.04-April-audio-clipped.mp3   Did you know that April is Abortion Healing Recovery Month? You may be wondering why a month has been dedicated to healing from a fairly common decision in our country. Or you may be breathing a sigh of relief that you’re not alone in feeling like you need healing from your abortion experience(s). Either way, Support After Abortion can help walk those who desire support through some of the more common emotions following abortion. Let’s discuss why people may need healing and how to go about ..read more

INTRO In our April 10th, Men’s Healing Matters webinar, Greg Mayo, Men’s Healing Strategist at Support After Abortion, discussed The Male Volunteer and various aspects as it relates to who they are, reasons they don’t volunteer more, and methods for equipping them with the necessary tools for success.  THE DATA “In regards to the male volunteer, the first thing we need to do is establish a little bit of context.” Greg shared a study from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics which found that women are 30% more likely to volunteer than men. The statistics also showed that volunteering among ..read more

In our March 20 webinar, Support After Abortion Provider Relationship Development Specialist Amanda Hoff dove into the power of collaborating with Support After Abortion, clinicians, intersecting agencies, and pregnancy resource centers.  She was joined by four guest speakers who shared their stories of successfully collaborating to provide comprehensive support, tailored services, and a nurturing environment for individuals navigating abortion experiences. INTRO Amanda is a former director of a pregnancy resource center and understands on a deep level that collaborating with other agenci ..read more

Maybe you have had it happen where a friend confides in you that she had an abortion and you are left wondering what to say. Or perhaps your girlfriend mentions in passing that she had an abortion in the past. Or maybe it’s your sister who tells you her secret that she can’t keep any longer. Or maybe it’s a post on social media where someone shares their abortion.  Whatever the situation is, it’s important to know what not to say because the damage can run deep from your words if you inadvertently (or purposely) say something that is harmful. Saying the wrong thing can increase loneliness ..read more

https://supportafterabortion.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Blog-2024.03.26-does-abortion-save-relationships-edited-audio.mp3   An abortion decision can be complicated. There are usually many factors considered when a woman becomes unexpectedly pregnant, like finances, support she may or may not have, education, and relationships. A study conducted by the Guttmacher Institute found that nearly half of women who experienced abortion stated relationship issues as a factor in their decisions. Many people facing an unintended pregnancy feel they are in an even more complicated situation when ..read more

In our February 21st webinar, Support After Abortion Executive Director Kylee Heap and Men’s Healing Strategist Greg Mayo explored the Top 10 Resolutions for Abortion Healing Providers.   INTRO   “Did you know that by the second week in January, most people have given up on their resolutions?” Kylee asked.  “That’s why we chose to talk about resolutions in February, getting past the January hump of the new year.”    Kylee and Greg explained that the goal is to “refresh ourselves and the commitments we want to make with abortion healing” and to be “intentional with plan ..read more

In our March 13 Men’s Healing Matters webinar, Support After Abortion Men’s Healing Strategist Greg Mayo explored best practices when speaking with men. He addressed the effectiveness of these tips and strategies when engaging with men both before and after abortion.    HOW DO MEN AND WOMEN COMMUNICATE DIFFERENTLY?   Communication differences among men and women is a. He mentioned the Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus iconic book from the 1990s and described comedian Jeff Foxworthy’s bit about communicating with his wife after receiving a text from a buddy who was in a car ..read more

I’m a lost cause Baby, don’t waste your time on me I’m so damaged beyond repair Life has shattered my hopes and my dreams … Somebody save me, me from myself I’ve spent so long living in Hell These lyrics from Jelly Roll’s song Save Me speak about feeling like he has messed up so much that he’s beyond saving. And yet, he still has enough hope to call out for someone to help. This song echoes the words and emotions of many of our clients, such as these: – I don’t know how to live with this. I can’t forgive myself for having the abortion. I have no hope. I don’t think my life is important in any ..read more

Our inaugural Men’s Healing Matters webinar on February 14 focused on our National Men’s Study and white paper on the Long-Term Negative Effect of Abortion on Men. Host Greg Mayo led the presentation and discussion. WHY DOES MEN’S HEALING MATTER? Greg discussed questions that pregnancy center staff, volunteers, and others often ask including Are men really impacted by abortion? Where are they? Why don’t they come forward? To provide context and insight into men’s experiences, Greg shared a music video by the artist Dax featuring Darius Rucker called To Be a Man. The first time he watched the v ..read more