Donor Siblings
Connect with Confidence
Connecting with your children’s donor siblings is a rewarding but complex journey. This course will bolster confidence and alleviate fears by combining professional support with real life insight – walking you through the process step by step in a comprehensive yet manageable way.
Donor Siblings – children born with the help of the same egg and/or sperm donor.
In today’s world, more and more families are expanding through the use of donor conception, bringing about unique challenges and opportunities. Many of these families are choosing to seek out and connect with their children’s donor siblings, but understanding how to approach and build these relationships can be a source of anxiety for many parents.
This course will transform those fears into confidence by providing you with comprehensive guidance and support every step of the way.
In collaboration with Parenthood In Mind
Are you spending many hours thinking about this topic, googling and scrolling endless threads in Facebook groups trying to find answers?
Are you constantly worrying that you don’t know how to bring up the subject of donor siblings with your child or those close to you?
Do you feel anxious when you hear the topic being mentioned in the news or on social media channels?
Are you sitting on the fence about searching for your child’s siblings, wondering what the process looks like?
Instead do you…
Want to have the scripts and tools to talk to your child and others about the topic of donor siblings?
Want to feel less overwhelmed by the thought of your child being part of a larger than anticipated sibling group?
Want to listen to the advice from a child psychologist experienced in working with your type of family?
Want to bring some direction and simplicity back and feel more confident and less anxious about the process?
If the answer is a resounding ‘yes’ then this is the course for you.
Course Objectives
Demystify the Process
Break down the complexities of connecting with donor siblings in an accessible and understandable manner.
Build Confidence
Equip you with practical tools and strategies to approach these connections with assurance.
Enhance Knowledge & Communication Skills
Develop effective communication techniques to foster positive and healthy relationships and grow your knowledge in this unique area of donor conception.
Provide Emotional Support
Offer guidance on managing your emotions and those of your children throughout this journey.
Signposting to Supportive Communities
Connect with other parents navigating similar experiences, providing a network of support and shared learning.
Course Modules Include
The Stages of Connection
Talking to Your Child
Navigating Large Sibling Groups
Boundary Setting
Managing Feelings of Overwhelm
Language & Terminology
Talking to Friends, Family and Others About Donor Siblings
Helpful Tips & Resources
Research Bank
Real Life Case Studies
and so much more!
What You Will Learn
Psychological & Emotional Impacts
Explore the psychological and emotional aspects for both parents and children, and learn strategies to address and support these needs.
Communication Techniques
Develop and refine your communication skills to ensure positive and constructive interactions with your children at various stages of development.
Real-Life Scenarios and Solutions
Engage with real-life case studies and scenarios to better prepare for potential challenges and learn practical solutions.
Meet the Course Mentors
LGBTQ+ Director and Head of Ops at Paths to Parenthub Hayley King hosts this first of it’s kind and innovative course. A donor conceived adult herself, and a mum thanks to sperm donation, Hayley and her wife connected with their children’s donor siblings when they were just 2 years old. Hayley offers an insightful perspective into the complexities and joys of connecting with donor siblings, and walks you through the steps to feeling more confident and better informed on your journey.
Dr Avital Pearlman, from Parenthood In Mind, has spent her career supporting children, families and couples throughout their fertility journey and beyond. Avital has worked across CAMHS, paediatric and peri-natal settings. In her work with children and adolescents, Avital has worked with children who are donor conceived, adopted or are no longer in contact with a biological parent. During this course Avital considers the development of identity throughout the different stages of childhood and how connecting with siblings can be understood and explained to our children. Avital offers practical advice and insight, whilst sensitively supporting this course from her professional viewpoint.
How the Course Works
‘Donor Siblings – Connect with Confidence’ is self-paced, online course designed to fit seamlessly into your busy life. You can progress through the material at your own speed, allowing you to absorb and reflect on the content thoroughly. Here’s what you can expect:
- Step by Step Modules: Each of our twelve core modules contains a mix of videos, readings, audio files and graphics to reinforce learning. We also have a number of bonus modules, including stories from the real lived experiences of parents and donor conceived people.
- Expert Guidance: Receive insights and advice from professionals with extensive experience in donor conception and family dynamics.
- Supportive Resources: Access a wealth of resources, and bonus content from recommended readings, to support your learning journey.
Get Started
Embarking on this journey can be daunting, but you are not alone. This course is here to support you every step of the way, providing you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to build meaningful connections with your child’s donor siblings. Together, we can navigate this path with understanding, empathy, and compassion.
£99
Paths to Parenthub Member? Click here to sign up with a £10 member discount.
FAQs
Do I have to complete the course in a certain period of time?
No! Once you have purchased, you will have unlimited and unrestricted access to the material for the lifetime of the course (for as long as it remains active on the Paths to Parenthub platform). It is our intention to add to this resource as time goes on, and you will never be asked to pay extra to view or access any additional material.
In addition to video recordings that you can watch, we have also converted these to audio files that you can listen to like a podcast.
I haven’t yet searched/connected with my children’s donor siblings, is this course still suitable for me?
Yes! This course has been designed to help bust the fear and build confidence around this topic. In fact, many parents find it helpful to hear how other families have navigated this process and want to learn about what to expect before they connect in order to be better prepared.
I have learnt so much from the course! - but I would love to connect with other families who have used donor conception to build their families to see how they are navigating this topic. Any suggestions?
Many parents find it helpful to talk their thoughts and feelings with other people who truly ‘get it’. For further connection and access to more donor conception resources we recommend joining our Paths to Parenthub membership community. As well as an interactive 24/7 app which allows to post and talk to others, we now have over 80 hours of recorded content and resources on a wide range of donor conception related topics. For more information about our membership please click here.
I have tried to search for my children’s donor siblings and not had any luck. Have you any resources to help in the ‘finding’ process?
Whilst, this course does not directly address ‘searching’ many of the parents we speak to and resource material discusses various ways people have been able to locate and connect with one another. However, here at Paths to Parenthub we are currently curating some free resources in this area. We recommend you sign up to our newsletter to be notified when they are available.
Is the course refundable?
The course is non-refundable.
I don't have a computer, can I still access the course?
We recommend that the course is viewed on a desktop computer for ease of use, however it has also been designed to be viewed via your smartphone.
Have another question not addressed here?
Please email us at info@pathstoparenthub.com where one of our team will get back to you as soon as they’re able.