Because men have feelings about family planning too
Are you navigating an infertility journey as you try to expand your family?
Are you experiencing complex emotions about yourself and your family’s future?
Do you struggle sharing these things with your spouse for fear that it centers your needs over theirs?
Do you ever wonder if other men go through the same thing?
Infertility is a complex, and often unexpected, issue for individuals and couples alike. The rollercoasters of hope, anxiety, grief, uncertainty, etc are powerful for any partner involved. Often, we lose sight of the impact the journey has on a man or male-identifying partner. Whether or not your hormones and body are affected, your heart and soul certainly still are.
In this men’s infertility support group, you will be able to share your experiences and feelings with other men. Whether you are just embarking on the process of trying to conceive, or have already been going through treatment for months or years, this space is for you. Sharing a diversity of views and real life experience is often the most beneficial tool in helping us feel seen, understood, and supported. All men navigating a fertility journey are welcome, including single men, men in same-sex couples, and men in heterosexual relationships.
This group will be led by Alex Bleiweis, LCSW-C who is no stranger to this journey himself. Alex brings years of personal experience to the table having navigated the infertility process with his own family. He is also trained in grief counseling which has obvious ties to this topic. Alex is passionate about leading conversations about men experiencing inferility and ensuring everyone feels included.
How do I know if this group is right for me?
- You identify as a man.
- You have struggled to expand your family due to issues related to infertility.
- You and your partner are about to start fertility treatment.
- You and your partner have been going through fertility treatment already.
- You are experiencing feelings of isolation or shame.
- You find comfort knowing that others are going through similar challenges.
- You feel guilty or burdensome sharing your emotions with your partner.
- You feel that sharing your experience and insights can be helpful to other men.
- You wish fertility struggles were openly acknowledged amongst men.
Details about our Men’s Infertility Support Group
When and Where? Weekly on Wednesdays from 6pm-7pm in our Montgomery County Counseling Center office in North Bethesda.
When Can I Start? Once we have at least 3 committed participants we will begin group. Following group launch, new members can join at any time.
How many group members are there? Between 3 and 8 group members can participate at anytime. We don’t run at less than 3 and we have to cap at 8 for both spatial and intimacy reasons
How long? We ask for an initial committment of 4 weeks for all new members. Following that, we encourage you to stay for as long as it still feels right to you.
How much? $60/group session paid out of pocket. You will receive monthly superbills which you can submit for reimbursement through your insurance.
Enroll Today in our Men’s Infertility Support Group!
- Email to let us know that you are interested!
- Our intake specialist will connect with you and send enrollment paperwork
- Fill out your registration paperwork online.
- Join the subsequent group session!!
Other Services Offered at Montgomery Counseling Center in Rockville, MD.
In addition to parenting classes, we offer a wide variety of counseling services at our clinic located near Washington DC in Rockville, MD to meet your family or child’s mental health needs. Our services include DBT, parent coaching, family therapy, teen therapy, child therapy, adult therapy, and couples counseling. We also offer supervision opportunities for clinicians seeking their professional license. Right now we are offering all our services via online therapy in Maryland, online therapy in Virginia, and online therapy in Washington DC. Contact us to learn more about the many ways we can help you or your family heal and thrive.
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