Termination of Pregnancy for Medical Reasons Support (TFMR)
The following groups meet periodically on weekday evenings. Groups are semi-structured in format with most discussion topics determined by participants. Please get in touch for more details. You must have a screening interview by phone to join as a new member.
Support After TFMR
This group is for those who have terminated a pregnancy for a medical reason and wish to explore feelings of grief as well as other feelings that can be difficult to talk about such as anger and jealousy. Common topics in this group are pathways to healing, managing triggers, partner differences in coping, and readiness to try again.
Next group: December 10th at 7 pm
Six Week Group: Support After TFMR
This group is similar to the general support group but the same group members meet for 6 consecutive weeks in order to form deeper connections with others. New groups form continuously so please reach out to be added to the waitlist.
The next one with openings will begin on January 7th from 8-9 pm.
Pregnancy After TFMR
This group is for those who are pregnant again subsequent to TFMR. The focus is on managing fear and anxiety in the new pregnancy while fostering hope, optimism, and resilience.
Next group: December 16th 8-9 pm
Parenting After TFMR
This group is for new and former group members who want to discuss how TFMR has affected their parenting and ways in which their grief has transformed after their "rainbow”has safely arrived.
Next group: TBD
IVF After TFMR
This discussion group is for those who are anywhere in their IVF journey following a TFMR loss. Participants may choose to disclose a pregnancy if comfortable doing so, which may be a consideration for those joining. The effort and expense involved in IVF adds a layer to TFMR and this group will be a place to discuss grief, future hopes, and the challenges of IVF.
Next group: TBD
Psychotherapy Groups
Women’s Psychotherapy Group
This process-oriented, open-ended group will allow members to gain support and connection as they explore relationships with self and with others. Various topics may be addressed including, but not limited to self-esteem, identities/parts of self, healthy boundaries, managing anxiety/depression, creating meaning, and bringing life choices into alignment with values. Concurrent therapy recommended. For women ages 30-45 (approximately.) Day and time will be determined by group members’ schedules. Will begin in January 2025.