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Mental Health, Communication, and Building Support Systems with Joey Guzman-Kuffel, LMFT
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Ever wondered why having a solid support system in surrogacy is crucial? In this episode, we sit down with Joey Guzman-Kuffel, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to dig into this question.
Sunshine and Casey chat with Joey, discussing the emotional support needed by both surrogates and intended parents throughout their journey. Joey, founder of Counseling with Joey & Associates, brings his professional skills and personal experience as an intended parent into the conversation.
They dive into the courage and dedication required from everyone involved in the surrogacy process. From the importance of open communication to busting myths and fostering understanding, they cover it all. Plus, they share touching stories and grateful feedback from those who've walked this path.
We tackle the sensitive issues of disclosure and termination, the complexities of donor materials, and the myths surrounding surrogacy, all the while reinforcing the value of having an open dialogue.
There's no map for the emotions and challenges that come with surrogacy, but this episode walks us through understanding it. We discuss the importance of building a solid support system and the crucial role of transparency in donor conception, ensuring that the journey of surrogacy is navigated with love, commitment, and informed understanding. This conversation is not just about starting a family, but about nurturing the journey to creating that family with honesty, empathy, and connection.
To learn more about Joey and his counseling services, visit counselingwithjoey.com.
Chapters
1. Mental Health, Communication, and Building Support Systems with Joey Guzman-Kuffel, LMFT (00:00:00)
2. Fostering Intended Parent Psychological Support (00:00:02)
3. Navigating Family Building Consultations and Relationships (00:11:24)
4. Importance of Communication and Mental Health (00:23:35)
5. Support Systems in Surrogacy Journey (00:29:46)
6. Disclosure and Termination in Surrogacy (00:39:49)
7. Importance of Transparency in Donor Conception (00:50:07)
8. Navigating Family Building Through Surrogacy (00:56:45)
9. Debunking Surrogacy Misconceptions (01:03:02)
10. Grateful Client Feedback on Surrogacy (01:09:26)
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