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Building Bonds Before Birth: How Joint Sessions Transform Surrogacy Journeys
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Step into the emotional landscape of surrogacy with licensed therapist Rachel Goldberg as she pulls back the curtain on the psychological aspects of gestational carrier journeys. What many surrogates fear as judgment—psychological evaluations—are actually thoughtful assessments designed to ensure everyone's wellbeing throughout this profound experience.
Rachel reveals why joint counseling sessions between surrogates and intended parents should be standard practice before contracts are ever signed. These facilitated conversations create safe spaces to discuss difficult topics like selective reduction, communication boundaries, and post-birth relationships. As she shares, "We're building the foundation so that when cracks happen, they remember there's a foundation first."
The most compelling insight? Nearly everyone initially resistant to these sessions later expresses profound gratitude for the experience. Through real examples from her practice, Rachel illustrates how these sessions prevent misunderstandings and establish authentic connections between parties who might otherwise struggle to navigate their different communication styles and expectations.
We explore what really happens in psychological screenings (hint: they're looking for human, not perfect), how agencies are increasingly including mental health benefits in surrogacy contracts, and why even experienced surrogates benefit from professional facilitation of difficult conversations.
Whether you're considering becoming a surrogate, seeking to build your family through surrogacy, or simply curious about this unique journey, this conversation offers invaluable perspective on the human elements that make surrogacy journeys successful beyond the medical procedures.
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Chapters
1. Building Bonds Before Birth: How Joint Sessions Transform Surrogacy Journeys (00:00:00)
2. Episode Introduction (00:00:04)
3. Meet Rachel Goldberg (00:00:27)
4. Psychological Evaluations Explained (00:03:39)
5. Joint Sessions: Purpose and Benefits (00:05:31)
6. Navigating Difficult Conversations (00:16:52)
7. The Importance of Building Strong Foundations (00:28:40)
8. Mental Health Support During Journeys (00:36:22)
9. Handling Expectations and Closing Thoughts (00:52:10)
10. Episode Wrap-up (01:02:28)
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