Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
Monica Cook, LCSW, is a dedicated Mental Health Therapist at Tanner Clinic since January 2020, focusing on compassionate and evidence-based treatment for issues such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and women's empowerment. In addition to their primary role, Monica serves as a Clinical Social Work Intern at Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep and volunteers as a photographer. Recently, Monica has taken on the role of Disaster Mental Health Services Service Associate with the American Red Cross, where support is provided to enhance emotional health in disaster-affected communities. Monica holds a Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University, a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing Communications from Brigham Young University, and an Associate of Arts from Gavilan College.
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
NILMDTS offers the gift of healing, hope and honor to parents experiencing the death of a baby through the overwhelming power of remembrance portraits. Professional-level photographers volunteer their time to conduct an intimate portrait session, capturing the only moments parents spend with their babies. Parents are gifted with delicately retouched heirloom black and white portraits free of charge. These priceless images serve as an important step in the healing recovery for bereaved families. NILMDTS remembrance photography validates the existence and presence of these precious babies by honoring their legacy. NILMDTS recruits, trains, and mobilizes professional quality photographers around the world. Through NILMDTS, medical personnel are given a meaningful option to offer bereaved parents by creating remembrance portraiture for their babies. Through further engagement in the organization, such as the NILMDTS Remembrance Walk and online support, families become a part of a compassionate and supportive community. Parents gain a sense of inclusiveness, alleviating the alienation and perception of being alone in their pregnancy or infant loss journey.