The ABCs of ART (Assisted Repoductive Technology)
November 12-13, 2025 with Julie Bindeman, Psy.D.
Course Description
Infertility impacts 1 in 6 couples in the United States, and it doesn't discriminate based on race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Yet, so many individuals and couples feel ashamed when they learn that a family won't be as easy to create as expected. The definition of infertility has become more inclusive, where it is not centered around cisgender, heterosexual people, but is now inclusive and describes circumstances where people might not have the physiological parts or cells necessary for reproduction, and is less focused on age.
Oftentimes, mental health professionals find themselves drawn to this work based on personal experience, without thinking that other people's journeys won't be the same. Learning about the broad implications, experiences, and emotions is essential for anyone hoping to support others experiencing infertility.
Registration Deadline: November 11, 2025
This course takes place live on Zoom. Check out this link for Zoom requirements.
For more information on our work at The Touchstone Institute, visit our website.
Note on Accessibility:
We include captions in all of our live and self-paced trainings. If there is anything else you need to make our trainings accessible to you, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We recognize that every person has access needs and we are happy to do everything we can to meet yours.
Instructor
Julie Bindeman, PsyD
Instructor
[email protected]
I love working with people who are new to EMDR and helping them discover their passion and technique for this incredible modality. In terms of my clinical focus, my specialty is anything that falls under the umbrella of "Reproductive Health" with an interest in third party reproduction, abortion, terminations for medical reasons, and pregnancy losses.
Course Curriculum
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Receiving your CE Certificate
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About this course
- $400 - $550
- November 12-13, 2025, 11:00am - 6:00pm EST
- 12 CEs (see below for specific approvals)
More about our pricing:
We offer tiered pricing for all of our trainings in order to make our courses accessible to as many practitioners as possible. If you are unsure which tier of payment is right for your financial situation, please read through our FAQ section below or visit our website.
Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you are interested in a multi-month payment plan. We are always happy to create a custom payment plan to make it more feasible for everyone to participate in our courses.
Timed Course Agenda
All times are listed in Eastern Time
Day 1:
11:00am-11:30am: Introductions and situation of the topic
11:30am-12:45pm: Lecture about medical aspects of ART
12:45pm-1:00pm: Break
1:00pm-2:15pm: Continue with medical aspects and begin emotional considerations
2:15pm-3:15pm: Lunch
3:15pm-5:00pm: Emotional aspects of ART, couples management of ART
5:00pm-5:15pm: Break
5:15pm-6:00pm: Therapeutic interventions for ART
Day 2:
11:00am-11:30am: Questions/Comments about Day 1
11:30am-12:45pm: Ethics, cultural barriers, clinician considerations 1
12:45pm-1:00pm: Break
1:00pm-2:15pm: Continue with morning topics
2:15pm-1:15pm: Lunch
1:15pm-3:00pm: Framework for Recipient consultations
3:00pm-3:15pm: Break
3:15pm-6:00pm: Intended Parent Consultation
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Describe the multiple ways to build a family using both genetic and non-genetic materials, as a way to help inform clients who might not be able to create their family without interventions.
- Distinguish how the emotional impact of a reproductive journey is experienced differently and the ways that this can impact an individual as well as a couple.
- Apply developmental frameworks, such as Erik Erikson, to the reproductive journey.
- Discuss and identify the many forms that family building can take as a result of assisted reproductive technology.
- Describe the potential impact that assisted reproductive technology can have on a relationship and the extended family.
- Distinguish different therapy modalities and how they can positively impact working with clients struggling with fertility.
- Utilize a framework for providing consultation for those seeking out the use of third-party gametes.
- Identify the ethical expectations from the perspectives of both the psychologist as well as the intended parents.
- Describe the unique aspects of parenting a third-party conceived child.
- Identify the unique role that culture can play in discerning reproductive choices and how this can potentially be problematic when people are seeking out ART.
- Demonstrate how religion can be both a barrier and a facilitator for ART.
- Assess how “invisible cultures” via social media can play myriad roles in people’s treatment.
- Assess ethical situations that arise in this work and utilize a construct for managing them.
- Explain the overlap between the emerging legal field and ethical framework within this work.
- Prepare scripts to assist in dealing with common ethical challenges in this work, in particular with third-party consultations.
- Identify when self-disclosure can be therapeutically beneficial.
- Prepare a self-care plan as a psychologist who might be struggling with reproduction.
- Explain how substance use and the deregulation of substances can impact fertility.
Continuing Education Credits
Participation in all training sessions and submission of a course evaluation is required to receive a CE certificate for this course. Course evaluations are made available after all live sessions have been completed within the course portal. After completing the evaluation, participants will be able to submit a request for their CE certificate. This training offers 12 CE credits.
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It is your responsibility to verify CE coverage in your State or Province.
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The Touchstone Institute for Perinatal Training is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Touchstone Institute for Perinatal Training maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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The Touchstone Institute for Perinatal Training, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7346. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Touchstone Institute for Perinatal Training, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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The Touchstone Institute for Perinatal Training, [provider number:1876], is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: [1/19/2025-1/19/2028]. Social workers completing this course receive 12 continuing education credits.
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This course is approved by Postpartum Support International (PSI) for continuing education towards obtaining and maintaining the PMH-C.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Generative Access tier right for me?
Select this tier if you: Own the home you live in (even with a mortgage); live in a two-income household; have investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money; travel recreationally; have access to family money and resources in times of need; work part-time by choice, etc.
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Is the Sustaining Access tier right for me?
Select this tier if you: Have income available for recreational activities (going out to dinner, movies, concerts etc.); have consistent work compensated at a median income rate based on your region; pay rent that is not more than 25% of your monthly household income; do not own your own home, etc.
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Is the Supported Access tier right for me?
Select this tier if you: Are a graduate student paying tuition; have major medical expenses not covered by insurance; have been denied work, or experience discrimination related to ableism, racism, sexism, gender discrimination or other forms of oppression; are eligible for public assistance; have immigration-related expenses; have ever been denied work due to incarceration history; are supporting adult children, extended family members in need or have other adult dependents; are an elder with limited financial support; are primarily working in a setting with under-resourced populations and your income reflects this work, etc.
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Are there payment plan options available?
Yes! We are happy to work with you to create a payment plan that fits your needs. Please reach out to us over email with a brief description of the length of the plan that you are interested in using to pay for this course: [email protected].
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How can I learn more about your pricing?
Please visit our website for more information on our approach to pricing our trainings: www.touchstoneinstitute.org/pricing.
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What is your refund policy?
More than 14 days notice is required for a full refund minus 7% administrative fee. Cancellations made within 14 days of training are eligible for a 50% refund or full transfer to another training within The Touchstone Institute. Only 1 transfer to another training is allowed. If you can not attend the transferred training your fee will be forfeited. No-shows are not eligible for a refund or transfer. Exceptions to this policy are limited to medically documented circumstances or family bereavements. Failure to attend without prior notification (no-shows) will not qualify for a refund.
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