Expecting After Loss is a support group through Empty Arms for individuals who are pregnant or trying to conceive after pregnancy, infant, or child loss. This space recognizes the emotional complexity of expecting after loss. For many, this journey is not only filled with hope, but also with fear, anxiety, and deep vulnerability. It can be a time of constant wondering, heightened awareness, and holding your breath through each stage of pregnancy or the waiting that comes before it.

This group is designed for families in the first 18 months postpartum. Babies + kids are welcome to join the group. Join us for a cup of coffee and a gentle, casual open chat.

This group is designed to hold the many layers that can come with this experience of welcoming a new baby after loss — hope, fear, joy, grief, and everything in between. There is no expectation to feel a certain way or to “move on,” only an invitation to show up exactly as you are.

Together, we create a gentle and understanding environment where participants can share, listen, and connect with others who truly understand this unique journey. Whether you’re early in your pregnancy or further along, this space is here to support you through the uncertainty, the milestones, and the moments that may feel heavy or complicated.

You are not alone in this. 🤍

In-person and virtual peer support meetings held for parents who are navigating the profound and heartbreaking experience of the death of a child between birth and the age of 17. These gatherings provide a safe space where individuals can share their feelings, experiences, and challenges with others who truly understand their loss.

Facilitated by Meghan Dalton - BSW, RSW, MSW

Losing a child is one of the most heart-wrenching experiences a parent can face, and navigating the depths of grief—whether alone or with a partner—can feel overwhelming and isolating. But when your journey of mourning expands to include supporting your children through their own grief, it can feel like an impossible mountain to climb. Children grieve in ways that are deeply personal and often different from adults—they hurt, they question, they sometimes retreat or act out, and every emotion is intense and real.

In-person and virtual peer support specifically for parents who have experienced a loss of their babies due to miscarriage, stillbirth, termination for medical reasons (TFMR), or neonatal death. This supportive environment provides a space for individuals to connect with others who share similar experiences and emotions, fostering understanding and healing.

Facilitated by Jeremiah Palmer of Evolve Counselling

Virtual for All to Join

This session is for men experiencing grief, to better understand and support men’s grief.

Together, we will learn how the body responds to loss, name what’s happening beneath anger or numbness, and practise small grounding experiments that help you feel more regulated and supported.

In order to continue providing all of our invaluable services, Empty Arms is holding our annual gala, A Night to Remember. Tickets to the event are $150, which include a $75 donation receipt, your entry into the historic Boom Town at the WDM, a delicious plated meal, the chance to win one of our fabulous door prizes, and access to our amazing silent auction tables. Also back by popular demand this year is our dessert auction!

Join us as loss siblings and their parents get to have some fun, and connect with each other in a casual environment.

Special Guest: Reevie Rainbow’s Ariel

*There is no cost to attend

This group is designed for families in the first 18 months postpartum. Babies + kids are welcome to join the group. Join us for a cup of coffee and a gentle, casual open chat.

This group is designed to hold the many layers that can come with this experience of welcoming a new baby after loss — hope, fear, joy, grief, and everything in between. There is no expectation to feel a certain way or to “move on,” only an invitation to show up exactly as you are.

Together, we create a gentle and understanding environment where participants can share, listen, and connect with others who truly understand this unique journey. Whether you’re early in your pregnancy or further along, this space is here to support you through the uncertainty, the milestones, and the moments that may feel heavy or complicated.

You are not alone in this. 🤍

Holding It All: Parenting Through Loss is a support group through Empty Arms for parents navigating life after pregnancy, infant, or child loss while raising their children.

In this space, we acknowledge all of your children — the ones you carry in your arms and the ones you carry in your heart. There is no expectation to “move on” or separate your grief from your parenting. Instead, we make room for both.

In-person + virtual meetings designed to provide gentle and compassionate support for parents who have experienced the heartache of early pregnancy loss. These gatherings offer a safe space for individuals to connect with others who understand their grief and emotional journey.

Join us for a delightful afternoon filled with creativity and meaningful connection at the Empty Arms office in Saskatoon, featuring the talented Sierra Banwarth.

No prior experience is necessary. All materials and supplies provided, ensuring everyone can fully engage in the creative process. By the end of the afternoon you’ll leave with an amazing piece of art, a newfound sense of community, and plenty of cherished memories to share with friends and family.

Space is limited. Sign up soon!

This group is designed for families in the first 18 months postpartum. Babies + kids are welcome to join the group. Join us for a cup of coffee and a gentle, casual open chat.

This group is designed to hold the many layers that can come with this experience of welcoming a new baby after loss — hope, fear, joy, grief, and everything in between. There is no expectation to feel a certain way or to “move on,” only an invitation to show up exactly as you are.

Together, we create a gentle and understanding environment where participants can share, listen, and connect with others who truly understand this unique journey. Whether you’re early in your pregnancy or further along, this space is here to support you through the uncertainty, the milestones, and the moments that may feel heavy or complicated.

You are not alone in this. 🤍

Expecting After Loss is a support group through Empty Arms for individuals who are pregnant or trying to conceive after pregnancy, infant, or child loss. This space recognizes the emotional complexity of expecting after loss. For many, this journey is not only filled with hope, but also with fear, anxiety, and deep vulnerability. It can be a time of constant wondering, heightened awareness, and holding your breath through each stage of pregnancy or the waiting that comes before it.

Facilitated by: Jessi Nesbitt Registered Psychologist

Ilumina Fertility Counselling & Counsulting

This workshop is a transformative educational workshop, meaning we are working in real time to create joy alongside grief in our two hours together.  You will leave with a knowing of how to engage with joy, invite it in, and know what is keeping it from you.  This is a workshop dedicated to you, your heart, your life, your relationships. I am honoured to lead this experience.

Join us for a delightful afternoon filled with creativity and meaningful connection at the Empty Arms office in Saskatoon, featuring the talented Sierra Banwarth.

No prior experience is necessary. All materials and supplies provided, ensuring everyone can fully engage in the creative process. By the end of the afternoon you’ll leave with an amazing piece of art, a newfound sense of community, and plenty of cherished memories to share with friends and family.

Space is limited. Sign up soon!

This group is designed for families in the first 18 months postpartum. Babies + kids are welcome to join the group. Join us for a cup of coffee and a gentle, casual open chat.

This group is designed to hold the many layers that can come with this experience of welcoming a new baby after loss — hope, fear, joy, grief, and everything in between. There is no expectation to feel a certain way or to “move on,” only an invitation to show up exactly as you are.

Together, we create a gentle and understanding environment where participants can share, listen, and connect with others who truly understand this unique journey. Whether you’re early in your pregnancy or further along, this space is here to support you through the uncertainty, the milestones, and the moments that may feel heavy or complicated.

You are not alone in this. 🤍

In-person and virtual peer support meetings held for parents who are navigating the profound and heartbreaking experience of the death of a child between birth and the age of 17. These gatherings provide a safe space where individuals can share their feelings, experiences, and challenges with others who truly understand their loss.

In-person and virtual peer support specifically for parents who have experienced a loss of their babies due to miscarriage, stillbirth, termination for medical reasons (TFMR), or neonatal death. This supportive environment provides a space for individuals to connect with others who share similar experiences and emotions, fostering understanding and healing.

This group is designed for families in the first 18 months postpartum. Babies + kids are welcome to join the group. Join us for a cup of coffee and a gentle, casual open chat.

This group is designed to hold the many layers that can come with this experience of welcoming a new baby after loss — hope, fear, joy, grief, and everything in between. There is no expectation to feel a certain way or to “move on,” only an invitation to show up exactly as you are.

Together, we create a gentle and understanding environment where participants can share, listen, and connect with others who truly understand this unique journey. Whether you’re early in your pregnancy or further along, this space is here to support you through the uncertainty, the milestones, and the moments that may feel heavy or complicated.

You are not alone in this. 🤍

Facilitated by: Jessi Nesbitt Registered Psychologist

Ilumina Fertility Counselling & Counsulting

This workshop is a transformative educational workshop, meaning we are working in real time to create joy alongside grief in our two hours together.  You will leave with a knowing of how to engage with joy, invite it in, and know what is keeping it from you.  This is a workshop dedicated to you, your heart, your life, your relationships. I am honoured to lead this experience.

This group is designed for families in the first 18 months postpartum. Babies + kids are welcome to join the group. Join us for a cup of coffee and a gentle, casual open chat.

This group is designed to hold the many layers that can come with this experience of welcoming a new baby after loss — hope, fear, joy, grief, and everything in between. There is no expectation to feel a certain way or to “move on,” only an invitation to show up exactly as you are.

Together, we create a gentle and understanding environment where participants can share, listen, and connect with others who truly understand this unique journey. Whether you’re early in your pregnancy or further along, this space is here to support you through the uncertainty, the milestones, and the moments that may feel heavy or complicated.

You are not alone in this. 🤍

In-person + virtual meetings designed to provide gentle and compassionate support for parents who have experienced the heartache of early pregnancy loss. These gatherings offer a safe space for individuals to connect with others who understand their grief and emotional journey.

This group is designed for families in the first 18 months postpartum. Babies + kids are welcome to join the group. Join us for a cup of coffee and a gentle, casual open chat.

This group is designed to hold the many layers that can come with this experience of welcoming a new baby after loss — hope, fear, joy, grief, and everything in between. There is no expectation to feel a certain way or to “move on,” only an invitation to show up exactly as you are.

Together, we create a gentle and understanding environment where participants can share, listen, and connect with others who truly understand this unique journey. Whether you’re early in your pregnancy or further along, this space is here to support you through the uncertainty, the milestones, and the moments that may feel heavy or complicated.

You are not alone in this. 🤍

Holding It All: Parenting Through Loss is a support group through Empty Arms for parents navigating life after pregnancy, infant, or child loss while raising their children.

In this space, we acknowledge all of your children — the ones you carry in your arms and the ones you carry in your heart. There is no expectation to “move on” or separate your grief from your parenting. Instead, we make room for both.