Exploring Relationships Post Perinatal Loss
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Author
Taylor, Sarah
Date
2023
Degree
Master of Arts in Art Therapy
Abstract
Perinatal loss has been know to cause complex grief resulting in depression, anxiety, and PTSD
in women. However, there are few studies that look at the long term impact on how this trauma
impacts women’s interactions and beliefs around future relationships. This heuristic study shows
how exploring these beliefs through textile artwork allows women to explore if there are links to
her loss and the relationships developed post loss. While no direct correlations were found the
study did show that the levels of trust and intimacy in relationships are correlated to the level of
sharing the participants were willing to engage in.