The NYC Gathering Presents - Families Created through Donor and Surrogacy

Conversations for Parents!
The NYC Gathering Presents Families Created through Donor and Surrogacy

Professionally-led workshop created by
PATRICIA MENDELL, LCSW & JUDITH KOTTICK, LCSW

Co-sponsored by
SARA AX E L ,Peer Support Group Leader

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THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR PARENTS AND PARENTS-TO-BE who are seeking thetools to talk with children about family origins. Hear from professionals,parents and children who will bring to life the disclosure process andprovide guidance on how to create meaningful family stories.
Participants will learn how to:

. Develop comfortable, age-appropriate language for the disclosure process
. Identify the different ages and stages children go through in understanding their genetics and family origins
. Answer children's questions with confidence
. Decide when and how to share with friends and family
For further information call (973) 746-7370 or (212) 819-1778.