Donor-Conceived Counseling - Thriving Path

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Many of our current and new clients are working through grief, anxiety and fears about the personal and worldwide impact of this pandemic. The existential and abstract nature of this pandemic can feel incredibly overwhelming. While coping with the current situation, clients also benefit from support in dealing with needs that were pre-existing. We are here to help. We will do our best to respond to all inquiries as quickly as possible to help you navigate your self-care at this difficult time.

Donor-Conceived Counseling

Cori is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s Mental Health Professional Group and provides support for donor conceived people, donors, and parents of the donor conceived – current or intended.

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Common issues for donor-conceived people:

Contemplating starting the search for connections
Surprise realization after taking DNA test
Sense of identity
Navigating new relationships with donor and half-siblings
Communicating with current family

Common issues for donors:

Deciding whether to connect
Receiving connection request from your offspring
Defining relationship/boundaries with offspring
Coping with impact of social media connections
Talking to partner and children about your previous donations
Deciding to become a donor

Common issues for parents of the donor-conceived:

When and how to tell children
Managing childrens’ expectations
Facilitating contact with donor and half-siblings
Healthy boundaries
Whether to use a donor to conceive

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