Loss of a child creates an intense and profound feeling of grief in Latina women in the United States. Their solid religious values enable them to be strong, resilient and feel safe, although in many cases it is a lonely experience that isolates and prevents them from obtaining the necessary support for their spiritual, emotional, and social recovery. This research project is based upon the intervention of ten Latina women who have dealt with miscarriage, stillbirth, and elective pregnancy termination. I will explore a spiritual, emotional, and social assessment to identify Latina women, their families, their needs, as well as the resources regarding their spiritual, emotional, physical, and social states and determine appropriate actions necessary to address those issues. Theologically, I will utilize Walter Brueggemann’s study, The Psalms and the Life of Faith, which explores different stages of grief. Sociologically, William Bridges’ theory, The Way of Transition, that incursion in the managing transitions in life. Under the Theology of Presence, as an interventional ministry to construct a spiritual dialogue, I will explore the fundamental role of the Chaplain in relation to the spiritual care in the healthcare setting, as one of the most important aspects of ministry available to the church today. The purpose of this project is to understand the journey of grief, healing, and redemption, and how the loss of a child creates an intense and profound grief in Latina women in the United States.
