New AFA Women’s Support Group: NYC Upper Eastside

Group: Emotional Concerns

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Our group is for women who are dealing with the complex emotions and continuous decision-making related to infertility. 

We will explore options in addition to coping strategies and build on our personal strengths. 

We will learn effective ways of responding to family, spouses, co-workers, and friends. 

You will understand that you’re not alone while you develop a support network in dealing with your infertility.     

Some topics for discussion:  “Stress”, “When IVF Is Not Successful”, “Couple and Marital Issues”, “Dealing with Friends and Family Who Don’t Get It”   

Where:     74th street and 3rd Ave.  NYC 

When:      Thursday evenings:  6:30 – 8:00 PM  

Cost:    The group is $30. per session.  The facilitator is a provider for several insurance plans.

For more information, please contact:  Emily Laitmon LCSW

(212) 988-2054   (914)  633-4224    

 

Emily Laitmon, LCSW is a psychotherapist in private practice in NYC and Westchester specializing in women’s issues, couple counseling and family building. She has been a group facilitator and coach for infertility for more than 20 years. Ms. Laitmon has written articles and led seminars on emotional challenges of infertility, couples and relationships, women in transition, and balancing work and family. She has experienced repeated IVFs resulting in a daughter, and also adopted a son.