FROM CONFUSION TO CONFIDENCE IN FIVE STEPS
SECOND EDITION COMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATED
The Baby Decision is a clear, compassionate guide to making a parenting or childfree decision with confidence. Many women of childbearing age and their partners find it hard to make this life-changing decision. Without a crystal ball, what can you do? Some women say โI like the idea of motherhood, but how do I know Iโd really enjoy it? What will happen to my job, my relationship, my sanity?โ Or they say, โIโm leaning toward being childfree, but will I be sorry later?โ
Merle Bombardieri, MSW, LICSW has been helping people make this decision for over thirty years in her therapy and coaching practice and in her Baby Decision Workshops. With a depth that only a psychotherapist can provide, she shows you strategies for dealing with doubt and ambivalence and uncovering your deepest self-knowledge. Through anecdotes, exercises, guidelines, and checklists, she leads you to your best possible choice.
Imagine the relief of finally cutting through the tangled vines of pros and cons and seeing a clear decision emerge. Merle helps you not only to make a decision but to use it as an opportunity for you and your relationship to grow.
You will learn how to:
โขUse dozens of โSecret Doorsโ exercises to uncover hidden feelings and wisdom.
โขSeparate your own needs and preferences from societal myths and expectations.
โขGive full consideration to the rewards and opportunities of living childfree.
โขTalk constructively with your partner even if you disagree.
โขManage work-life balance and keep your relationship strong.
โขMake decisions about one-child families, single and gay parenting, fertility and adoption.
โขBorrow some of the benefits of the other choice.
You will also learn how to trust your decision and make the most of it.
โขIncludes resources and bibliography.
โขBonus section: Preparing your body for a healthy pregnancy.
Upcoming Events
"The Baby Decision" Parenthood Decision Making Workshops
October 30, 2016 Cambridge Center for Adult Education (ccae.org)