Comments on: Infertility Counseling (Therapy) http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/infertility-counseling-therapy/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:53:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Foxy Popcorn http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/infertility-counseling-therapy/comment-page-1/#comment-59672 Foxy Popcorn Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:05:37 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=120#comment-59672 Great summary Ellen! I am a big fan of including therapy as an essential part of my coping toolkit. I actually insisted that my dh and I start seeing a counselor together after we got our IF diagnosis. It was a great tool to help us navigate this new journey. Earlier this year, after some particularly upsetting test results, I decided that I needed to see someone alone. I had to try three different therapists before I found the 'right' one for me. She has helped me immensely! (in reframing my thoughts from negative to positive, and in finding the right words to talk about my fears and hopes.) Finding a therapist who is skilled in dealing with infertility can be a real challenge. There was no one in my community who listed this as an area of speciality. My RE office couldn't help with any recommendations. Resolve didn't have anyone in my area on their list. I felt very alone in my search, and ended up 'interviewing' therapists who listed adoption as a speciality. It turns out that they have some experience with the loss and anxiety that comes with infertility. I think that you advice to keep looking until you find the right therapist is critical. Don't give up! Great summary Ellen! I am a big fan of including therapy as an essential part of my coping toolkit. I actually insisted that my dh and I start seeing a counselor together after we got our IF diagnosis. It was a great tool to help us navigate this new journey. Earlier this year, after some particularly upsetting test results, I decided that I needed to see someone alone. I had to try three different therapists before I found the ‘right’ one for me. She has helped me immensely! (in reframing my thoughts from negative to positive, and in finding the right words to talk about my fears and hopes.)

Finding a therapist who is skilled in dealing with infertility can be a real challenge. There was no one in my community who listed this as an area of speciality. My RE office couldn’t help with any recommendations. Resolve didn’t have anyone in my area on their list. I felt very alone in my search, and ended up ‘interviewing’ therapists who listed adoption as a speciality. It turns out that they have some experience with the loss and anxiety that comes with infertility.

I think that you advice to keep looking until you find the right therapist is critical. Don’t give up!

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