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 Elaine
Gordon is a Clinical Psychologist with a specialty in
infertility, child development, reproductive medicine,
and third party family building. Besides her role as a
therapist and group facilitator working with patients
struggling with fertility related issues, she lectures
on various topics surrounding the psychology of reproductive
medicine. Dr. Gordon is the author of "Mommy, Did I
Grow in Your Tummy? Where Some babies Come From,"
a children's book dedicated to explaining a child's unique
reproductive beginnings.
Her professional associations include The American Psychological
Association, The American Society for Reproductive Medicine,
and the Pacific Coast Fertility Society. She has served
as the educational chair for the Psychological Special
Interest Group and participates on various group committees.
Dr. Gordon's clinical work involves individual therapy,
group process for couples and individuals, staff training
for programs involved in reproductive medicine and third
party screening and evaluations. She also counsels birthmothers
and prospective parents who are considering adoption.
Dr. Gordon is well versed in both the medical and psychological
aspects of reproductive medicine utilizing third parties.
Her involvement in egg donation and surrogacy programs
has stimulated an interest in the issues surrounding secrecy
and disclosure in third party parenting. Related to the
disclosure/nondisclosure issue is the need to assess the
advantages and disadvantages of open versus closed donation
policies. She lectures on disclosure policies and how
you talk to children about non-traditional family building
with a special focus on family health issues.
Throughout her career in psychology, she has become increasingly
concerned about the ethical and moral dilemmas in reproductive
medicine. She has co-authored a chapter entitled 'Legal
and Ethical Aspects of Infertility Counseling' in the
textbook Infertility Counseling: A Comprehensive Handbook
for Clinicians. Dr. Gordon is currently involved in
several research projects investigating the psychological
implications of using egg and or sperm donation as a means
of building families. She continues to work toward collaborating
with other team professionals (medical and legal) in establishing
a "standard of care" practice for infertility patients
and third party participants.
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