Strength in Solidarity

We recognize the unique challenges men face in processing pregnancy loss, often while supporting a grieving partner. Our free 6-week support group offers a structured space to explore grief, connect with others, and begin healing with professional guidance.

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About Our Support Group

Grief after loss is a deeply personal experience, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our men’s support group provides a confidential, non-judgmental space to process your grief through shared experiences, emotional support, and meaningful connection with others.

Rooted in empathy and understanding, each session offers a thoughtfully guided exploration of topics relevant to your healing journey. Whether you and your partner experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or another form of pregnancy loss, this group creates a confidential environment where you can reflect, discuss your emotions, and find solidarity in your experience.

Participants will gain practical tools for managing grief, break through feelings of isolation, and learn how to support both themselves and their partners, all while building relationships with others who understand what you’re going through.

What to Expect Each Week

Over the course of 6 weeks, you’ll participate in a thoughtfully guided series of topics designed to support your emotional healing and personal growth after loss. Each session lasts approximately 90 minutes and includes time for group discussion, sharing experiences, and building supportive connections.

Whether you’re ready to share or simply want to listen, you are welcome here. Every session is designed to meet you where you are—with understanding, respect, and care.

Weekly Session Breakdown:

Week 1: Breaking Stigmas & Coping Mechanisms

Challenge societal expectations of men being the “strong one” by fostering connection, trust, and setting group norms, while exploring healthy coping strategies to support emotional healing.

Week 2: Emotional Tools and Self-Care

Learn practical tools for emotional regulation, focusing on managing emotions effectively and emphasizing the importance of self-care to nurture your well-being throughout the healing journey.

Week 3: Sharing the Story – Honoring and Acknowledging the Loss

Create a safe space for grief expression that encourages connection, support, and reflection, while validating, normalizing grief, and honoring the loss.

Week 4: Balancing Grief and Partner Support

Help dads understand their own grief journey, navigate personal emotions, and address the challenges of supporting a grieving partner, strengthening relationships during the healing process.

Week 5: Intrusive Thoughts and Reframing the Narrative

Participants process intrusive thoughts and reframe their story of loss, transforming negative thought patterns to empower their healing journey.

Week 6: Building Community and Moving Forward
Reflect on the journey and growth over the past weeks while strengthening connections among participants to foster continued support and community moving forward.

FAQs

This group is specifically for men who have experienced pregnancy loss—whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, or other forms of loss. It’s open to anyone seeking support, no matter how recent their loss occurred.

We aim to offer at least one cohort each quarter. For 2025, our start dates are as followed:

Hybrid of In-Person/Virtual (HTX)

  • June 28th

Additional dates coming soon.

We keep our groups small (typically 3-5 men) to allow for meaningful conversation and connection.

Our groups are led by grief professionals, including licensed therapists, social workers, and individuals with professional experience in grief and emotional support. Each facilitator is specially trained to guide group conversations with compassion and care. Many have also personally experienced pregnancy loss, offering a deeper level of empathy and connection. Their role is to create a safe, supportive space where healing conversations can unfold.

The group is a space where all emotions are welcome, and you won’t be pressured to share anything you’re not ready to. Over time, with support from facilitators and other participants, it can become easier to express and work through difficult emotions.

 

Confidentiality is a priority. What is shared within the group stays within the group. This ensures a trusting and safe environment where participants can open up and support one another.

We encourage participants to join at the beginning and commit to the full 6 weeks, as the group is designed to build trust and move through a healing process together. Please reach out if you have questions about joining late.

No. This support group is completely free to attend, thanks to our generous donors, sponsors and partners.

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Important Update

Missing Pieces Support Group is currently pausing our support group programs while we work to strengthen and improve our programming. We are not currently accepting new participants, and we do not yet have a reopening date. However, you may still complete this form to join our waitlist. We will contact you when future programming becomes available.

If you have questions, please email info@mpsgcares.org

Thank you for your interest in participating in our loss support program.

This intake form helps us better understand your background and support needs so we can match you with the appropriate group and facilitator. Please note your responses will remain confidential and are only used to ensure a safe and supportive group experience.
Name
Address
Which loss support pathway(s) are you most interested in? You can find descriptions of each pathway on our Loss Support page of our website.
Select all that apply.
What is your connection to pregnancy loss?
(Select the option that best applies to you)
Use the scale above, where 1 reflects very low well-being and 10 reflects very strong well-being.

Support and Needs

Please share what brought you to this group.  Pregnancy loss can deeply affect not only the person who physically experienced it, but also partners, family members, and others who shared in that experience. The following questions apply to everyone who has been impacted by a loss, in whatever way feels true for you.
What type of pregnancy loss have you experienced?
(optional)
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Participant Safety Information

Your safety and wellbeing matter to us. We ask for emergency contact and relevant medical information so our facilitators are prepared in the unlikely event of an emergency during group sessions. Completing this section now is optional, but this information will be required before participating in a group.
Please share any ongoing medical conditions, allergies, or health considerations we should be aware of to support your safety.
Please share any medications, treatments, or specific actions that may be needed in an emergency (e.g., EpiPen use, seizure response, insulin needs).

Help Us Extend Our Support to Others

These questions help us better understand who we’re reaching and supports our grant applications, so we can continue improving access to care and support for everyone in our community. Answer only what you’re comfortable with.
How did you hear about Missing Pieces Support Group?
Gender
We know gender identity is diverse and these labels may not reflect everyone’s experience. Our database currently only supports the options above, though we recognize they are not fully inclusive.
Race/Ethnicity
Our programs are free thanks to grant funding from foundations that require us to share demographic information. By answering, you help us show the reach and impact of MPSG, which makes it possible to continue offering support at no cost. We’re grateful for your help.
To help us better understand who we’re reaching, feel free to share any other communities or experiences you identify with that are meaningful to you (e.g., cultural background, LGBTQ+, faith, veteran, health conditions, etc.)