<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dr. Caitlin Overfelt, LLC ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Individual and Couples counseling for reproductive trauma experiences: infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy after loss, and perinatal challenges]]></description><link>https://bloomjoplin.wixsite.com/reproductive-trauma/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:05:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://bloomjoplin.wixsite.com/reproductive-trauma/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How Can Counseling Help Me?? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[POV: You've just experienced another failed attempt at pregnancy, another miscarriage, another failed treatment cycle... when does it end? You're dealing with both emotional turmoil and physical symptoms, partly due to the hormonal changes your body is undergoing. Despite this, it all feels overwhelming. One moment, you're overwhelmed with grief, tears, and deep sadness; the next, you're filled with anger because you wonder why the young girl you saw at the store is pregnant and you're not....]]></description><link>https://bloomjoplin.wixsite.com/reproductive-trauma/post/how-can-counseling-help-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e8111ef9d90695c0c0789</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:47:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78c0ef51e8af44af9bf92b4240ac98d6.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caitlin Overfelt</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasuring and Pondering: The Christmas Story from Mary's Perspective ]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of my favorite verses from the Christmas story out of Luke chapter 2 is verse 19: “But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.”  In a stable filled with shepherds bursting to tell their story, with strangers marveling at the miracle before them, Mary’s response stands out. She didn’t rush to process everything out loud. She didn’t immediately try to make sense of it all. Instead, she did something countercultural then and now, and she was still. And let’s be...]]></description><link>https://bloomjoplin.wixsite.com/reproductive-trauma/post/treasuring-and-pondering-the-christmas-story-from-mary-s-perspective</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694c0583922cfc95692f90a0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:41:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5a6a6e6c76396a41415855~mv2_d_4592_3448_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caitlin Overfelt</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Joy in the Holidays Amidst Grief and Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The holidays often bring a mix of emotions. For many, they are a time of celebration and connection. But for those of us navigating unimaginable heartbreak, grief, and loss, the season can feel heavy and isolating. I’ve been there myself, facing the holidays during infertility and after failed treatments, grieving the ideas I held about sharing happy news that didn't come. Finding moments of joy during this time is possible, even when it feels out of reach. I want to share some practical ways...]]></description><link>https://bloomjoplin.wixsite.com/reproductive-trauma/post/finding-joy-in-the-holidays-amidst-grief-and-loss</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69441a9daf6ab01fbdd146b9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:01:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d2cb4_783410448c2c46128d71b4d488447889~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caitlin Overfelt</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the Wait Feels Longest: Finding Hope in the In-Between]]></title><description><![CDATA[The holiday season has a way of magnifying what's missing. While others post ultrasound announcements with tiny Santa hats or share photos of growing families gathered around the tree, you may find yourself navigating a different reality: one marked by empty arms, negative tests, another failed cycle, or the anniversary of a loss that others have long forgotten. If this is you, I want you to know: your grief is valid, your longing is seen, and you are not alone in the waiting. The holidays...]]></description><link>https://bloomjoplin.wixsite.com/reproductive-trauma/post/when-the-wait-feels-longest-finding-hope-in-the-in-between</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692f130365a8cdd6a8fba11c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:40:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d2cb4_19aadc35316342afa85c976780c17a98~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caitlin Overfelt</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>