Families created this way face the same issues as all others: including separation and divorce, and other proceedings in the family courts. This is an area where it is important to consider multiple perspectives as complexities can develop psychologically, relationally and legally. Various disciplines can contribute to matters being handled well, and minimising later difficulties. Although much law in this area is UK wide, there are some important differences between the relevant legal context in Scotland and elsewhere in the UK.

Thursday, 11th January 2024 at Library of Mistakes, 33a Melville Street Lane, Edinburgh EH3 7QB

6pm for 6.15pm start

A presentation will include legal, psychological, & relational aspects with Q & A

• An outline of the legal framework in Scotland
• Pre-conception & Post-conception
• Unexpected complexities

What CIFI offers:

• interdisciplinary training for lawyers
• training for mental health professionals and other disciplines
• consultations with lawyers (in person or online)
• therapeutic consultations with families, individuals, and couples
• groups for young people aged 9+

CIFI is a recently established Clinical Psychology led specialist provider of therapeutic services informed by Systemic Family Therapy approaches which offers consultations by experienced clinicians to Donor Conceived families, Donors, Surrogates, and their families. It will also encompass providing groups & workshops for families who have chosen to be open about the origins of their offspring. Additionally, it will provide training for a variety of professionals to increase awareness, understanding and sensitivity towards all those involved in building families in this way, whether in health settings, schools, Social Care or third sector – in the UK and internationally. It is a non-profit organisation.

We welcome professionals from various spheres: Lawyers (including Solicitors, Child Welfare Reporters, Advocates and Sheriffs); Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists & other mental health professionals working across the life span; Family, Individual & Couple Psychotherapists; Social Workers and Teachers; MAR specialists and other medical practitioners including GPs & Paediatricians; along with academics from all relevant fields.

Wine and nibbles kindly provided by Hampden & Co., Bankers, Edinburgh

To register please contact: operations@cifi-cic.org