Is a Support Group Right for Me?

Is a RESOLVE Support Group Right For Me?

A support group can be most beneficial at certain points of the infertility experience:

If any of the following statements apply to you, consider joining a RESOLVE support group:

I’m feeling lonely and isolated.
I have very few people to talk with about my infertility. No one understands.
Everyone I know is pregnant or has children.
My partner is the only one I have who provides emotional support.
Infertility is affecting my work and career.
I feel that my life plan is out of control. I’m having trouble navigating through my medical treatment options.
I can’t decide when “enough is enough.”
Holidays and coping with family and friends is becoming more and more difficult.

You may hesitate to join a support group because of some assumptions about what happens at the group. Consider these myths and facts:

Being in a RESOLVE support group is like going to therapy.

I’ll have to bare my soul and talk about the most private areas of my life.

Joining a support group of infertile men, women, or couples will just make me feel worse.

RESOLVE offers two different support group options.

Peer-led Support Groups

Professionally-led Support Groups

A mental health professional leads a professionally-led support group.
The support group leader will provide a safe place where individuals can process feelings relating to infertility or their family building efforts.
Professionally led support groups are often composed of 8 to 10 individuals or 4 to 5 couples.
Sessions are scheduled weekly for 10-12 weeks. Support group leaders often have an intake appointment with each participant prior to the start of the group.