Crossing the Bridge: From Infertility to Adoption or Third Party Reproductive Options

This workshop is for you if you are just considering adoption, third party reproductive options or if you are waiting to adopt, do a donor cycle or use a gestational carrier; or deciding amongst these options.
You may also want to bring family members who you would like to get a better understanding of your family building journey.
This workshop has been developed by Joni S. Mantell, LCSW, Director of the IAC Center, psychotherapist specializing in infertility & adoption and Andrea Braverman, Ph.D., psychotherapist specializing in infertility and third party reproduction issues.
Counselors specializing in Infertility and Adoption; Doctors, Lawyers and people who have personal experience with these family building options will share their perspectives with you. You will gain an understanding of both what is involved in creating your family through adoption or third party options; and what the personal, social, family and life cycle issues will be like for you and your child.
You will learn about:
Adoption Options
Third party reproductive Options
The Emotional Aspects
The Legal Aspects
The Medical Aspects
A Panel of Adoption Triad Members
A Panel of Donors, Gestational Carriers. Parents and Children of these families
Break Out Groups and a chance for you to speak with the experts and get your questions answered