It’s Important
To Give Yourself
The Time
You Need
Professionally-led Support Group
Each meeting will focus on a specific topic related to fertility challenges and will include time for discussion based on the needs and concerns of the participants. This is a professionally-led support group facilitated by Britta Dinsmore, Ph.D. Clinical Director of ORM Fertility Psychological Services, and is open to those in the community currently experiencing fertility challenges.
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Due to the current COVID-19 situation, these meetings are being hosted virtually. Please join us via Zoom by registering below.
2020 Schedule
Time: 6:30 – 7:45 pm | Location: ORM Fertility – Downtown
808 SW 15th Ave. Portland, Oregon
January 22nd
Coping with Emotions:
Recognizing, Accepting, and Responding to Emotions Constructively with Care and Self-Compassion
February 26th
Getting the Support You Need:
Optimizing Supportive Connections with Family, Friends, and New Sources of Support
March 25th
Making Difficult Decisions:
Clarifying Goals, Values, and Priorities to Guide Your Family Building Decisions
April 22nd
Stress Management:
Mind-Body Tools for Managing Stress and Practical Tips for Structuring Life to Minimize Stress
May 27th
Letting Go of Expectations
and Grieving Losses:
Revising the Vision of Your Path to Parenthood
June 24th
Navigating Difficult Situations:
Managing Social situations, medical procedures, waiting for results, and the world of work
July 22nd
Making Space for the Positive:
in Your Self-Identity, Your Relationship, and How You Live Your Life
August 26th
When the Outcome is
Not What You Expected:
Coping with an Unsuccessful Cycle, Tubal Pregnancy, or Miscarriage
Why ORM Fertility?
Founded in 1989, in Portland, Oregon, ORM is one of the world’s leading fertility clinics for IVF with donor egg and gestational surrogacy. For 30 years, we have helped intended parents from around the world build their families.
Counseling for Infertility
It’s common for patients undergoing fertility treatment to experience a range of emotions. ORM psychologists can provide emotional support, as well as coping tools for managing difficult emotions and difficult situations. Learn more about Counseling for Fertility services