Support Groups

Counseling for Individuals and Couples

One of our goals at the Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine is to provide sensitive care to the "whole person." We are unique among infertility programs in the Atlanta area in that we offer confidential, on-site counseling as an integral part of our program. Our counselors have expertise in treating infertility patients and are available during all phases of your care.

Counseling can be a helpful step in preparing for and during treatment. We know that positive support makes a difference for patients in infertility treatment.

Coping with stress
Communicating with your partner
Emotional distress
Decision-making
Crisis counseling

A counseling session may be scheduled through one of our nurses or office schedulers.

Coping with Infertility Mind-Body Program

Many infertility patients experience more stress, sadness, and isolation than they did in their "pre-infertility" stage of life. This workshop will address common reactions to the stressors of life as an infertility patient and teach ways to move through the challenges as peacefully as possible.

Space is limited
10-session workshops lastin 1.5 hours each and one evening per week
Day and time to be determined with each new group

Egg Recipiency Support Group

Short-term, emotional-educational support groups are now forming for new patients considering egg donation as a path toward family building. Groups are led by an experienced licensed mental health professional specializing in reproductive health issues and third party reproduction.

Grieving the loss of genetic continuity
Anonymous versus known donation
Issues of genetic differences
Disclosure to the child, family, and friends
Building coping skills through relaxation and mind/body work
Managing pregnancy and preparing for parenthood
Current and future trends in egg donation

This is a four-session group.

Transition Into Pregnancy

For individuals and couples transitioning into pregnancy after infertility. The group meets on a per-session basis.

Free Support Group for Patients of ACRM

ACRM now offers a free weekly support group for our patients.

The Details:

When - Wednesdays, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Where - ACRM's Perimeter Office

Who - For patients of Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine.
How - No need to RSVP or register for this group. Participate in this
support group as often as you like, whenever you want.

Maureen Martin, LCSW, LMFT will facilitate the weekly support group meetings. Maureen is a psychotherapist both in private practice and at ACRM. She has over 30 years experience working with individuals, couples and families.

We at ACRM recognize that your experience through infertility care can help others while the journeys of others may help you.

"We know that positive support makes a difference for patients in infertility treatment." -Dr. Lisa Hasty, ACRM

Feel free to ask one of our staff members for more information!