Complementary Care

RMA of New York understands the difficulties inherent in trying to build a family through infertility treatment. Our staff understands that individuals and couples often face emotional, family or personal challenges that can affect them in many ways. Led by experienced and highly esteemed licensed therapists Georgia Witkin, PhD and Lisa Schuman, LCSW, RMA of New York offers a variety of services designed to assist patients through their personal journey to have a baby. Whether the goal is to manage stress and treatment stressors, resolve conflicts with family and friends about disclosure, cope with pregnancy loss, or confidently make treatment decisions, RMA of New York is here to help.

Individual/Couples and Group Support Programs are available both in our New York City and Westchester locations.

INDIVIDUAL/COUPLES PROGRAMS

Individuals and Couples Private Counseling

While engaging in infertility treatment, individuals and couples can be faced with questions and stressors. Counseling with our specially trained clinicians can provide support, guidance and education. With this assistance, patients are better able to make informed decisions and are able to manage their emotional experiences and relationships more productively.

Screening of Donors and Recipients

RMA of New York provides a thorough screening and assessment that is in accordance with the guidelines set by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. RMA's donor egg program provides an opportunity for recipients to carefully and thoughtfully explore their feelings and ideas. receive education and discuss conflicts so they can approach their path to parenthood with comfort and confidence. Georgia Witkin, PhD meets with all recipients and screens all donors.

GROUP PROGRAMS

 General Group Support: Coping with the Stress of Infertility

This group was developed to educate patients about the stresses of infertility and to teach stress reduction techniques. The group will provide an open forum in which patients can discuss their feelings and experiences.

Next General Group Support Meeting: TBA
Please e-mail info@rmany.com with "Next General Group Support Meeting" in the subject header if you wish to be alerted when the next date is set.

Donor Egg/Sperm Support Evening
In this informal and supportive seminar, patients are given an overview of many of the issues with which patients struggle in their journey to have a child with donor gametes.

NEXT DONOR SUPPORT EVENING: TBA
Please e-mail info@rmany.com with "Next Donor Support Meeting" in the subject header if you wish to be alerted when the next date is set.

Donor Egg/Sperm 4 Session Support Series  ( * also available as an individual/couples program)

This four-session program was created to help individuals and couples explore the special use of either donor egg or donor sperm to have a baby. Topics discussed include privacy versus disclosure, speaking with family and friends, sibling relationships and parenting issues.

Group support: "Lunch With Lisa"

(Every Friday 1:00pm-2:30pm- Manhattan Office, 13th Floor Conference Room)
Listening to other patients' journeys to parenthood and sharing one's own experiences can be particularly enlightening and comforting. "Lunch with Lisa" is a unique group therapy session where our patients can find support and guidance from one another while eating a casual lunch. Lisa Schuman, LCSW guides this weekly lunch. To register: please contact patient services representative Gina by calling (212) 756-5777 or e-mailing her. Kindly provide at least 24 hours advanced notice.

General Support Friday Morning Drop-In Session
(bi-weekly on Friday 8:30am-10:00am- Manhattan Office, 13th Floor Conference Room)
Lisa Schuman, LCSW will be holding a general support meeting and invites all patients to attend, whether they are coming from a monitoring appointment or are able to break free from their daily routine for a short period of time. This casual program is targeted to provide stress-relief and to promote fellow patients to help and support one another. No registration necessary.

Drop-In Session Dates:
May 16
May 30
June 13
June 27
July 11
July 25
August 8

If you are interested in any of these services, please call (212) 756-5777. If you would like us to alert you via e-mail for future support evening sessions, please e-mail info@rmany.com with "Complementary Care" in the subject header.