Welcome to Clearway Clinic!
At first glance, our name might give the impression that we only provide medical services. However, we offer much more! In addition to our medical services, we also provide free classes and short-term programs tailored to the different seasons of life you may be experiencing.
Below you will find information and details on all the different class offerings we provide. If a program does not apply to you, we encourage you to think of your loved ones or friends–is there anyone you know who might be blessed by one of these programs? If yes, please share this information with them.
Prenatal Education: Labor & Delivery; Newborn Care
Whether or not you planned your pregnancy, knowledge is power. The more you learn about topics like pregnancy, labor, and newborn care, the better prepared you will be to thrive in this new season of life.
During your first visit to Clearway Clinic, our registered nurses will begin by educating you on the various aspects of a healthy pregnancy. This includes what vitamins to take, what substances to avoid, what to expect in each trimester, what signs to watch for and how to take care of yourself during pregnancy. The pregnancy may have been a surprise, but what happens next doesn’t have to be. Our team can also help you obtain insurance and find a doctor if you need one.
After your initial consultation, when you are further along in your pregnancy, we will also offer you the opportunity to take one of our free prenatal health education classes to help you to prepare for having your baby. These classes are offered individually or in a small group setting. This gives you the opportunity to ask all kinds of questions and learn from others. We strongly encourage fathers to attend these classes as well, if this is a journey you are walking on together.
Currently, we offer classes in labor and delivery and newborn care. These classes are designed to help you prepare for the birthing process and what to expect after delivery.
These classes are totally free and offered monthly at both our Worcester and Springfield locations. Call our offices to learn more.
Pregnancy Loss: Grief Support
Miscarriage and stillbirth impact countless families every day across our state, country, and world. Even though it is common and happens to many, it’s often a hushed topic met with little more than an “I’m sorry for your loss” or an uncomfortable silence.
In our culture, we even encourage women to wait to announce their pregnancies until after the first trimester, “just in case.” That way, no one has to know if there even was a loss. It’s almost as if we are preparing women to grieve this loss alone. Yet pregnancy loss is real and often devastating for expectant parents. Instead of silence, they need to know that they are not alone, receiving support and love as they grieve. If you have experienced a miscarriage, the nature of your loss is unique to you. Even so, you are not alone.
If you have lost a child, it’s important for you to grieve that loss. This group is a place where you can talk about your grief in a supportive environment with others who are also grieving. You will also receive education and resources to help you on your healing journey.
Pregnancy loss healing groups are offered on the first Tuesday of every month from 4:30-6PM, and are open to singles and couples. If interested, contact clearpast@clearwayclinic.com to register or for more information.
Abortion Healing Programs
For over 20 years, Clearway has offered short-term healing programs to empower in-depth healing of abortion-related emotional pain. Research shows that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 5 men experience abortion by the age of 45. For someone who’s chosen abortion, grief and relief can coexist. Every abortion choice is complex, personal, and unique. 63% of women and 83% of men reported they would have benefitted from talking to someone after their abortion. We are here for you.
Abortion Healing: Co-Ed Virtual Group
We have recently started offering monthly, drop-in abortion healing groups via Zoom. We understand that it takes a lot of courage to ask for help, and we have designed this group to be an approachable and easy way to start to explore the emotions you may be experiencing.
These groups require no commitment and are open to anyone struggling with abortion pain, at any season or stage. Some reasons this drop in class may be appropriate for you:
- If you’re feeling some unexpected emotions after your abortion.
- If you’re tired of keeping it all inside and tired of feeling like you are all alone.
- If you just want to be in a group to continue your healing process.
- If you’ve experienced one abortion or if you’ve had many.
- If you’re a man, woman, grandparent, or teen that has personally experienced an abortion.
- If you’ve already been through a healing program, but maybe some things have resurfaced and you want some help during a triggering time.
- If you don’t feel ready to commit to a weekly healing group or retreat.
There is no commitment. No stress. No pressure. All are welcome.
These groups are offered on the second Tuesday of every month from 4:30-5:30PM. If interested, please fill out this form and someone will contact you with the zoom meeting information.
Abortion Healing: Women’s Class (Forgiven & Set Free)
“Forgiven & Set Free” is our 10-week healing program for women suffering from abortion-related emotional pain.
Whether your abortion was 5 years ago or 50 years ago, you’re welcome in this program. This is a safe place where you can talk about it. With support and guidance from compassionate and trained group leaders, participants will process through the common stages of abortion pain as they move towards freedom.
We offer these groups at multiple times of year in both the Springfield and Worcester areas. All groups are free and confidential. If interested, contact clearpast@clearwayclinic.com for more information.
Abortion Healing: Men’s Class (Reclaiming Fatherhood)
“Reclaiming Fatherhood” is our 8-week healing program specifically for men impacted by abortion-related emotional pain. Men are often forgotten in conversations regarding pregnancy, abortion, and healing. But abortion greatly affects men too, whether they may have coerced their partner’s choice, supported it, remained silent, or pushed back against it.
Research shows that 71% of men report adverse effects after an abortion loss, and 83% of men said they would have benefitted from talking to someone.
Offered virtually, this group equips men to walk in strength and freedom after abortion. If interested, contact clearpast@clearwayclinic.com for more information.
Abortion Healing Retreat: Women
Some women find they need a deeper experience than a one-time virtual group, but do not have the time to commit to a 10-week class. An alternative option is our 4-day weekend healing retreat. These retreats take the “Forgiven and Set Free” curriculum and condense it into an intensive weekend.
Retreats are offered at a local retreat center; meals and housing are provided for free of charge for participants. At this time, we are only offering retreats for women. If interested, contact clearpast@clearwayclinic.com for more information.
You Are Not Alone
Pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion–these are not easy topics to discuss! And many times in our society, they can also be points of shame, taboo, anger, or fear. Whatever your story is, you do not have to be held captive by these emotions.
If you’re experiencing pregnancy, planned or unplanned, take a free prenatal education class! You deserve to go into your birthing experience informed and empowered.
If you have lived through miscarriage or stillbirth, you do not have to hold all your pain inside. Join one of our monthly grief support groups to experience community and healing.
If you have experienced abortion(s), there is help and healing. Whether you feel regret or relief, whether you believe it was the right decision or the wrong one, grief is too powerful an emotion to ignore. And we’re here to support you!
For additional information on any of our groups, call (508) 438-0144.
You are not alone.
