Sherokee Ilse is a pioneer in the perinatal loss field. She is an international consultant, trainer, parent advocate, inspirational speaker, author, bereaved parent and paradigm shifter.
Contact Sherokee directly at SherokeeIlse@yahoo.com
Sherokee speaks, trains and consults across the globe, as one of the early pioneers in perinatal loss and bereavement. Her profile includes keynoting conferences, facilitating workshops and all-day seminars, speaking at support groups, mentoring, one-on-one support and training peer counselors, religious leaders, funeral directors and others on grief and loss.
She is available to consult with hospitals, funeral homes, support groups, religious institutions, workplaces and others to help develop or enhance programs to give wise, compassionate care and support families in crisis when a baby or child dies. Miscarriage, stillbirth, NICU losses and sudden infant death along with child loss and general bereavement are her areas of expertise for the past 30+ years. She also trains professionals and supports parents experiencing fragile pregnancies and abnormal diagnosis, offering palliative care and networking assistance.
Local Tucson/Phoenix and long-distance Grief Mentor, International Trainer, and Support Advocate for Parents and Professionals. Contact me to schedule a free 15 minute consultation! . Sherokeeilse@yahoo.com
Over 350,000 in print
Sherokee's classic self-help book (revised in 2021) is one of the first given to newly bereaved parents to offer guidance in decision-making, pros and cons of each choice, and messages to help parents feel less alone when their babies die. It also enlightens and assists caregivers as they support families. Empty Arms encourages families to meet and say hello to their babies before rushing to say goodbye.
“I’m sure you hear this a lot, but your book Empty Arms was the lifeline I needed to get through my three miscarriages.”
“I felt like you were/are my best friend, helping me through the loss of my stillborn son. How could you know all of the feelings and fears I felt? I hope to meet you someday and give you a great big hug. I can’t imagine how others live through this crisis without someone like you and your book, Empty Arms, beside them.” — A Bereaved Mom
”I appreciate so much you sharing your gifts, love, and compassion with all of us. I think you have no idea how many people you have comforted in one of the very darkest times in their life. You are like a comforting angel in a very dark scary time. I know you did not have to make that choice with your life, but you did. Thank you. You truly have a gift.” —Michelle D.
“I have been a perinatal loss coordinator for over 25 years and have taken tons of training. This is by far the best workshop on loss I have ever taken.” — RN, Good Samaritan Hospital Training
