fertility resilience groups

Therapy conducted in a group context can be a healing and transformational experience. For those grappling with fertility struggles and loss, this can be especially true. Individuals and couples facing infertility are often grief-stricken and in mourning for the child that they do not yet have. Groups offer a remarkably soothing and effective medicine for fertility-related distress, while providing a safe venue for information sharing, social connection, and support.

All groups include six sessions, with each group cohort limited to 4-8 participants.

“fertility resilience: primary paths”

When: Ongoing, Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm
Where: Virtual and In-Person
Fee: $600 for 6-week series
Facilitator: Landon Zaki, PsyD
Requirements: Please email the office to schedule a brief phone screening.
Description: “Fertility Resilience: Primary Paths” is a structured therapeutic support group for women without living children who are trying to conceive and struggling with the social and psychological impact of infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss. This group provides a safe space for social connection and sharing, while imparting skills to build emotional resilience for a difficult fertility journey. Participants will learn tools to manage fertility-related stressors including relaxation, self-compassion, techniques to address negative thinking, and skills for interpersonal effectiveness. Limited to 6-8 women who should be able to attend all six sessions.

“DONOR FAMILY MATTERS”

When: Ongoing, Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm

Where: Virtual

Fee: $450 for 6-week series

Facilitator: Sara Dornisch, AMFT

Requirements: Please email the office to schedule a brief phone screening.

Description: “Donor Family Matters” is a structured therapeutic support group designed to empower women considering or undergoing donor conception (egg, sperm, embryo donation) after infertility to build their family. This group provides a supportive venue for women to explore thoughts and feelings related to donor conception, obtain vital information and psychological support, and actively challenge the stigma associated with donor conception. The group aims to diminish feelings of isolation and shame and increase confidence in reproductive decision-making and sharing. Limited to 4-6 women who should be able to attend all six sessions.

“fertility resilience: secondary paths”

When: Ongoing, Thursdays, 7-8:30pm

Where: Virtual and In-Person

Fee: $600 for 6-week series

Facilitator: Landon Zaki, PsyD

Requirements: Please email the office to schedule a brief phone screening.

Description: “Fertility Resilience: Secondary Paths” is a structured therapeutic support group for women who already have a child/ren and are struggling to conceive or carry a new pregnancy to term. We focus on building community and emotional resilience with skills to manage the unique stressors of secondary infertility and parenting. Limited to 6-8 women who should be able to attend all six sessions.