What Psychologists Need to Know About Pregnancy Termination (Archived)

From 1973 until 2022, people who no longer desired to be pregnant in the United States were able to access safe and legal procedures to terminate pregnancies. Pregnancy termination is complex not only for the society and culture we are steeped in, but also for the individuals and families that experience them. Dr. Julie Bindeman will review psychosocial aspects of abortion for varied reasons (e.g., fetal anomalies, mother’s health, sexual assault, personal choice, etc.). Dr. Bindeman will also review clinical and practice management issues, interjurisdictional challenges, and documentation recommendations. Case examples will illustrate best practices in care at this time.