Has a colleague, student, or staff member experienced the loss of a pregnancy, child, or loved one? Are you unsure how to support them while maintaining professionalism? What should you say, when, and how? Should you give a gift or avoid bringing it up?

These are common questions, and navigating them can be challenging without proper guidance. While death has long been a taboo subject, the conversation is shifting to be more open and supportive.

We offer on-site training to help staff confidently navigate these difficult situations, providing tools and skills to support those affected by loss and create a compassionate, healing environment.

Who do you refer your patients or staff to for specialized counseling? SilverLeaf is a dedicated practice specializing in perinatal mood disorders and perinatal loss. We are passionate about supporting perinatal loss professionals and educating medical teams worldwide.

If you're in the Washington-Baltimore metro area and believe your organization could benefit from learning more about the importance of these services, we offer "Lunch & Learn" sessions. These presentations address the stigma around grief, share vital research, and provide local resources for both staff and patients.

Let us help equip your team with the tools they need to support families during their most challenging times.

Our founder, Heather J. Silver, LCSW-C, CPLC, offers specialized consulting services to help healthcare organizations strengthen their support for patients and staff. With experience revitalizing programs at Providence Hospital, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Hospice of the Chesapeake’s “Chesapeake Kids” Perinatal Palliative Care Program, and Baltimore-Washington Medical Center, we bring a wealth of expertise to enhance your perinatal care offerings.

Let us help you develop or improve programs that address the unique needs of families experiencing perinatal loss and mood disorders. Contact us to learn how our consulting services can make a lasting impact on the families you serve.

Abigail’s Library began in 2012, created by Michelle and Michael Tangrea, in memory of their daughter’s brief but purposeful life.

The mission of the library is to provide resources for healing, grieving, education and discovery through the donation of books and journals. These resources provide support for those suffering from perinatal loss and education to the people who love and care for them.