n nFROM CONFUSION TO CONFIDENCE IN FIVE STEPSn nSECOND EDITION COMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATEDn nThe Baby Decision is a clear, compassionate guide to making a parenting or childfree decision with confidence. Many women of childbearing age and their partners find it hard to make this life-changing decision. Without a crystal ball, what can you do? Some women say I like the idea of motherhood, but how do I know Id really enjoy it? What will happen to my job, my relationship, my sanity? Or they say, Im leaning toward being childfree, but will I be sorry later?n n Merle Bombardieri, MSW, LICSW has been helping people make this decision for over thirty years in her therapy and coaching practice and in her Baby Decision Workshops. With a depth that only a psychotherapist can provide, she shows you strategies for dealing with doubt and ambivalence and uncovering your deepest self-knowledge. Through anecdotes, exercises, guidelines, and checklists, she leads you to your best possible choice.n n Imagine the relief of finally cutting through the tangled vines of pros and cons and seeing a clear decision emerge. Merle helps you not only to make a decision but to use it as an opportunity for you and your relationship to grow.n n You will learn how to: n n- Use dozens of Secret Doors exercises to uncover hidden feelings and wisdom.n n- Separate your own needs and preferences from societal myths and expectations.n n- Give full consideration to the rewards and opportunities of living childfree.n n- Talk constructively with your partner even if you disagree.n n- Manage work-life balance and keep your relationship strong.n n- Make decisions about one-child families, single and gay parenting, fertility and adoption.n n- Borrow some of the benefits of the other choice.n nYou will also learn how to trust your decision and make the most of it.n n- Includes resources and bibliography.n n- Bonus section: Preparing your body for a healthy pregnancy.n nUpcoming Eventsn nThe Baby Decision Parenthood Decision Making Workshopsn nOctober 30, 2016 Cambridge Center for Adult Education (ccae.org)n