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AFA sessions on support and adoption

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Donna
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AFA sessions on support and adoption

In case anyone is interested, they have online sessions, in person meetings and at the end of the email they have support groups for primary and secondary infertility -

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The American Fertility Association’s Support Services is a great way for you to get the support and education you may need while going through your family building journey. From seminars to teleconferences, we provide you with a variety of opportunities. Please join us at one or all of these sessions.



Tonight’s Online Educational Session

Adoption Series in New York City

Free “Secondary Infertility” Teleconference Coaching Group

Free “Infertility Support” Teleconference Coaching Group



AFA Online Educational Session

Don't forget to join The AFA for an online educational session, part of our Connections program. This is a wonderful opportunity to get your questions answered by leading physicians and professionals in the field, learn something new, and find support.

www.theafa.org/connections/chat.html

Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2006

Time: 8:00-9:00 PM (ET)
Guest Speaker: Donnamarie Jones, LCSW; Westchester Jewish Community Services



Topic: How to Select a Domestic Adoption Agency



Time: 8-9 PM, EST

We look forward to your presence!

Warmly,

The AFA Staff


To unsubscribe, please e-mail us at [email protected] and write “unsubscribe” in the subject field.





Connections is made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Serono, Inc., providers of Fertility LifeLines™. For more information, call 1-866-LETS-TRY or visit www.fertilitylifelines.com.







Adoption Series in New York City



Are you considering Adoption? The AFA Adoption Series can help you explore the options, gather the facts and make the choice that is right for you. Our 5-Session Series Includes:



January 18

Leaving Infertility Treatment/Exploring Adoption with Carolyn Berger, LCSW, and Suzanne Nichols, Esq.



January 25

Independent Adoption/The Adoption Home Study with Aaron Britvan, Esq., and Susan Kupferberg, LMSW.



February 1

Agency Adoption in the U.S. with Dawn Smith-Pliner and Kathleen Polcha, LMSW



February 8

Is International Adoption for You? With Cathy Danowsky, MSW, Barbara Greenberg, Esq., and Wendy Stanley, CSW, JD on adopting from China, Latin America & Russia.



February 15

The Health and Development of Children Adopted From Abroad with Dr. Jane Aronson, “The Orphan Doctor” and pioneer in adoption medicine.



Moderated By: Carolyn Berger, LCSW, AFA Adoption Coordinator, and Corey Whelan, AFA Director of Development



When: Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm



Where: The National Council of Jewish Women, 820 2nd Ave., (between E.43rd and E.44th Streets), 2nd Fl, NYC



Cost: $150 for Series or $50 per workshop



Contact: Corey Whelan at 718-853-1411 or e-mail her at [email protected]







Free Teleconference Coaching Session



Topic: Secondary Infertility Coaching Group



Phone based tele-coaching groups provide a convenient way for you to take part in a supportive and educational group experience from the comfort of your home or work place. These groups meet for one hour via a phone bridgeline. A bridgeline allows all participants to hear and speak with each other via the telephone. No special phone is required. All groups are led by licensed mental health professionals with an expertise and often personal experience in infertility treatment and/or adoption.

Our coaching group aims to assist individuals and couples with the unique issues of secondary infertility into a whole- life perspective, helping them re-balance their social and emotional life and offering peer and professional support to them during this reproductive health crisis



WHEN: Thursday , January 19th, 2005



TIME: 9PM to 10 PM, EST



FACILITATED BY: Joann Paley Galst, Ph.D. and Sara Barris, Psy.D., Co-directors of the American Fertility Association Support Services



For more information, Please contact Joann Paley Galst, Ph.D. at [email protected] or 212-759-2783 or Sara Barris, Psy.D. at [email protected] or 718-544-0932



DEADLINE for REGISTRATION: January.17 ,2005



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Free Teleconference Coaching Session



Topic: Infertility Support



Phone based tele-coaching groups provide a convenient way for you to take part in a supportive and educational group experience from the comfort of your home or work place. These groups meet for one hour via a phone bridgeline. A bridgeline allows all participants to hear and speak with each other via the telephone. No special phone is required. All groups are led by licensed mental health professionals with an expertise and often personal experience in infertility treatment and/or adoption.



Our group will meet on-line for two sessions (see dates below) and will focus on strategies for coping with family, friends, coworkers, and spouses. You will have opportunities to learn and share information as well as discuss emotional aspects of infertility. Receiving feedback from group participants will be helpful in understanding you’re not alone while you continue to deal with your losses and options.



WHEN: Wed., January 25th and Wed., February 8th



TIME: 9:00 PM to10 PM, EST



FACILITATED BY: Emily Laitmon, LCSW



For more information, Please contact Emily Laitmon at 914 633 4224 or [email protected]



Deadline for Registration: January 22, 2006





Posted 1/17/06 1:48 PM
 
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karacg
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Re: AFA sessions on support and adoption

Thank you Donna -- I think I will call in on the 25th!!

Posted 1/17/06 2:33 PM
 

dooodles
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Re: AFA sessions on support and adoption

Thank you so much Donna for posting this!

Posted 1/18/06 8:20 AM
 

karacg
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Re: AFA sessions on support and adoption

Donna just wanted to let you know that I called in tonight - it was interesting!

Posted 1/25/06 9:38 PM
 
 

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