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Please join us tonight for another in our series of audio chats. Tonight’s topic, featuring one of the leaders in the field, is Acupuncture and IVF. By logging in via computer and telephone, you will have the opportunity to type in your questions for a top expert to answer via telephone. It’s easy, just:
1. Go to this link.*
2. Enter your name and email address.
3.Enter the session password: welcome
4. Click "Join Now".
5. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
*https://americanfertility.webex.com/americanfertility/k2/j.php?ED=108020112&UID=1026351797 |
Marc Passman, L.Ac. |
Date: Tuesday,
July 29, 2008
Time: 8:00-9:00 PM (ET)
Guest Speaker: Marc Passman, L.Ac., Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey
Topic: Acupuncture and IVF
About Marc Passman, L.Ac.
Marc Passmann, LAc, FABORM is an acupuncturist licensed in New York and New Jersey. He received his Master’s degree in acupuncture from the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Seattle in 1999. He is also a fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine and a Diplomate of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in both acupuncture and Chinese herbology.
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Corey@TheAFA.org
LisaV@TheAFA.org
NEW YORK CITY WOMEN'S IN-PERSON OVER FORTY SUPPORT GROUP FORMING NOW
Do you feel alone? Are you stuck in feeling anxious or depressed? Does the majority of your life focus on starting a family? Are you confused or unsure about what your next step will be? This Support Group will help you with these issues and move toward resolution of your fertility struggle.
Facilitated by Joan Winograd, LCSW, American Fertility Association Support Group Leader
Space is Limited. You may contact Joan at 212-362-4003 or e-mail at Joanwino@aol.com.
NEW YORK CITY WOMEN’S MIND/BODY IN- PERSON FERTILITY SUPPORT GROUPS
We offer two groups to meet varied needs of our members.Group I: For those who are planning or have completed at least one IVF cycle. Group II: For women who are in the early stages of fertility treatment or who are in the process of evaluation.
- Connect with other women who are going through a similar journey.Experience Mind/Body techniques that increase resilience, optimism and a sense of wellness.
- Discover the power and benefits of mutual support.
Groups meet at 85 Fifth Ave. (near Union Square)Facilitated by Izetta Siegal Stern, LCSW, BCD, AFA Support Group Leader. Call Izetta at 212-691-1266 or e-mail ISiegalStern@aol.com. Groups are low-cost and can be considered a medical deduction. You may be able to receive some insurance reimbursement.
Izetta Siegal Stern has counseled women and couples facing fertility challenges since l986. She has been a support group facilitator in the reproductive field for many years. As a speaker at national fertility conferences, she has presented on topics including a Mind/Body approach to supporting fertility, resolving partner differences in family building and dealing with pregnancy loss.
WEST
COAST PROGRAMS
Four
Seminars Offered
- EGG
DONATION: WORKING WITH A THIRD PARTY CHOOSING
SINGLE PARENTING CREATING
A SUCCESSFUL SURROGATE ARRANGEMENT
- GAY
AND LESBIAN PARENTING
The
American Fertility Association is sponsoring separate discussion
groups for patients considering alternative family building
options. The emotional, medical and practical aspects of
each of these arrangements will be explored, such that
prospective parents can make an informed decision about
whether these plans are the “right” choice
for them.
Elaine R. Gordon |
Elaine
R. Gordon, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist
with a specialty in reproductive medicine. She has worked
in the field for twenty years helping individuals and
couples build families through non-traditional options.
She is the author of “Mommy, Did I Grow in
Your Tummy? Where some Babies Come From”. |
| Ellen
Speyer, M.A., M.S., MFT. is a psychotherapist
with twenty years with working with assisted reproduction,
pregnancy loss, surrogacy, and adoption. She is a retired
Chair of the Education Committee for the Mental Health
Professional Group of the American Society for Reproductive
Medicine. |
| Location: Groups
will be offered both in Orange County and Los Angeles |
| Dates: Call
for meeting dates |
Phone: (310)
454-0502 or (949) 252-1525 |
| Time: 1:00
p.m. – 3:00 p.m |
Fee: $30
individual; $40 per couple |
| Group
Size Limited, Reservations Required |
This is your chat series. Our tuesday nights together are all about you. So.....what do you want to talk about? Please let me know what's important to you. We can create a chat around any issue that will help move you forward. Please email me today and let me know.
We
look forward to having you join us tonight!
Till then,
Corey Whelan corey@theafa.org,
Chat Moderator,
and the AFA Staff |
Corey Whelan |
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