4 Lessons2h 10m

Childless by Circumstance

This video course focuses on the experiences of those who desired to become parents, but, ultimately, for any reason, find themselves without children of their own. We discuss the cultural messages surrounding childlessness, the grieving process, and finding support as an individual or couple.

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Experts you'll learn from

Jody Day

Psychotherapist & Author
Founder, Gateway Women

Yvonne John

Author & Activist

Course syllabus

  1. 42 min
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    1. A Conversation with Jody Day
  2. 28 min
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    1. A Conversation with Yvonne John
  3. 24 min
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    1. The Impact of Culture, Race, & Heritage
  4. 36 min
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    1. The Grieving Process & Finding Support

What you'll learn

This video course focuses on the experiences of those who desired to become parents, but, ultimately, for any reason, find themselves without children of their own. We provide insight on situations that may lead to someone being childless, unpack the cultural messages around childlessness, hear first-hand experiences of the grieving process, and explore what it looks like to find support as a childless individual or couple.