May 28, 2025 6-7:30 p.m. Guest Facilitator: Blair Wexler-Singer, MSW, RSW, Informed Fertility This virtual workshop explores the importance of building and maintaining supportive networks throughout your parenting journey. You’ll learn strategies to create and nurture safe spaces for yourself and your children, ensuring emotional well-being, resilience, and a sense of community.
Grief, Trauma, and Heartache in the Family-Building Journey – May 27 (VIRTUAL) 6 – 7:30 p.m. Guest Facilitator: Kieran Powers, Becoln, a certified Grief & Trauma Coach This virtual workshop provides participants with a supportive space to discuss navigating the emotional challenges of family-building. We’ll discuss managing difficult outcomes, coping with loss, secondary grief, resilience-building,...
Navigating Healthcare Systems as a 2SLGBTQ Parent – May 22 (VIRTUAL) 6 – 7:30 p.m. Guest Facilitator: Sam Leeson (she/her), babyREADY, Childbirth Educator, Doula, Parenting Coach, Fertility Coach, Infant Feeding Specialist This workshop is designed to equip prospective 2SLGBTQ parents with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate often unwelcoming healthcare systems with confidence. We’ll...
Date May 20, 2025 6-7:30 Guest Facilitator(s): Elior Description: This workshop explores the unique challenges and experiences that trans individuals face when navigating family-building. In this parent-led session, Nelson will share their personal journey as a trans person building a family. We will cover the following topics: Discussing your family-building journey with friends and family...
Parent Perspectives: Navigating Fertility Journey as a Neurodivergent Person – May 14 (VIRTUAL) 6 – 7:30 p.m. Guest Facilitator: Jordan Lavoie, Neurodivergent Parent In this session, Jordan Lavoie (she/her) joins us to discuss navigating fertility as a neurodivergent person. Jordan will delve into neurodivergence and its distinct hurdles throughout pregnancy and fertility journeys. Discover insights...
Parent Perspectives: Trans Family Building – May 13 (VIRTUAL) 6 – 7:30 p.m. Guest Facilitator: Kusha Dadui The “Parent Perspective” workshops provide an opportunity for individuals to connect and learn from others who have completed their family-building journeys. Participants will learn insights into various aspects of the trans family building process, including working with donors,...
Creating an Inclusive and Affirming Birth Space – May 8, 2025 (VIRTUAL) 6 – 7:30 p.m. Guest Facilitator: Sam Leeson (she/her), babyREADY, Childbirth Educator, Doula, Parenting Coach, Fertility Coach, Infant Feeding Specialist In this session, we will explore how to create birth spaces, whether at home, in a hospital or birth centre, that are truly...
May 7, 2025 6-7:30 p.m. Guest Facilitator: Blair Wexler-Singer, MSW, RSW, Informed Fertility Join us on this peer-led session that focuses on selecting surrogates for 2SLGBTQ intended parents, focusing on inclusivity, understanding, compatibility and gaining helpful tips to support your family building journey.
Navigating the Egg Donor Process & Choosing the Right Donor – May 6 (VIRTUAL) May 6, 2025 6 – 7:30 p.m. Guest Facilitator: Jill Filippidis, RPN; Fertility Match This session will walk you through the essential steps of selecting and coordinating the egg donor process. We’ll cover what to expect after your initial consultation, how...
Levelling Minds 2.0 empowers Black, Caribbean, African, and/or multiracial 2SLGBTQ+ youth with tools to navigate stress and enhance well-being. Who: Black, Caribbean, African, and/or multiracial 2SLGBTQ+ youth. When: March 6-May 1 (Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m., virtual via Zoom). To register, fill out the registration form.
