Our Mind-Body coordinator, Janetti Marotta, PhD, would be glad to explain our various mind-body programs and help you find support that meets your interests and needs. She is available by phone and on-site. Please contact her for her current schedule - 800.597.2234.
Fertility Support Group – On-site Mind-Body Meeting
Gain comfort, advice and camaraderie with others going through similar experiences. Our support groups are moderated by FPNC Mind-Body Leaders and Counselors. Free – All fertility patients are welcome.
| Date & Time: |
Monday, February 6, 6:30 – 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
FPNC Center for Wellness, San Jose Office |
| Program Leader: |
Lynn Brokenshire, MA, LMFCC |
| Registration: |
Call 800.597.2234
sign up here |
| Designed for: |
All infertility patients are welcome! |
| Cost: |
Free |
Acupuncture and Mind-Body Interventions – Live Mind-Body Call
Incorporating acupuncture into your overall fertility treatment plan may help you. Learn why some women feel acupuncture is beneficial during fertility treatment; how to best combine acupuncture with treatment; and what the advantages are of combining acupuncture with mind-body fertility groups. Join us for a free live call.
| Date & Time: |
Wednesday, February 8, 5:00 - 5:45 PM |
| Program Leader: |
Janetti Marotta, PhD |
| Registration: |
Call 800.597.2234 or sign up here
Call-in # 605.715.4920; Access #526425 |
| Designed for: |
All infertility patients are welcome! |
| Cost: |
Free |
Single Women's Fertility Support Group – Live Mind-Body Call
Meet with other single women in this virtual, conference-call support group! This group presents a special opportunity to share the unique issues of pursuing parenting on one’s own. Experience mutual support, skills, and resources with others who can understand. Free – All fertility patients are welcome.
| Date & Time: |
Wednesday, February 22, 5:00 – 5:45PM |
| Program Leader: |
Janetti Marotta, PhD |
| Registration: |
Call 800.597.2234 or sign up here
Call-in # 605.715.4920; Access #526425 |
| Designed for: |
All infertility patients are welcome! |
| Cost: |
Free |
Exploring 3rd Party Reproduction – On-site Mind-Body Meeting
What are some important considerations about 3rd party reproduction? How do you make the best decisions for yourself and your future family? What are important factors in choosing a gamete donor or surrogate? How do you deal with issues of privacy/disclosure? We’ll address these questions and more.
| Date & Time: |
Monday, March 12, 6:30 - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
FPNC Center for Wellness, San Jose Office |
| Program Leader: |
Lynn Brokenshire, MA, LMFCC |
| Registration: |
Registration Required. Call 800.597.2234
Sign up here |
| Designed for: |
All infertility patients are welcome! |
| Cost: |
$25 per household |
“Breathing: The Key to Relaxation and Self-Healing” - Live Mind-Body Call
Breathwork is ancient in origin and recognized by medical experts as an important component in healing medical conditions and over-all health and well-being. Learn how to practice abdominal breathing to turn off the stress response, and turn on the relaxation response. Experience three mini breathing practices that are portable and accessible to you at all times! Join us for a free, live call.
| Date & Time: |
Wednesday, March 14, 5:00 - 5:45 PM |
| Program Leader: |
Janetti Marotta, PhD |
| Registration: |
Call 800.597.2234 or sign up here
Call-in # 605.715.4920; Access #526425 |
| Designed for: |
All infertility patients are welcome! |
| Cost: |
Free |
Stress, Fertility, and the Mind-Body Connection – Live Mind-Body Call
Learn about the relationship between stress and fertility, about mind-body and “alternative” or “complementary” treatments, and how applying mind-body practices can ease symptoms of stress and help optimize your chances for success. Join us for a free, live call.
Sign up here to be notified of the next date.
Dealing with Family & Friends - Live Mind-Body Call
Is well-meaning advice driving you crazy? Are thoughtless comments making you hide from relationships? Say no to being caught off guard or avoiding those you love. Say yes to having a plan and feeling empowered. This event highlights The Top Ten Tips and Tricks, helpful advice to deal with the most difficult comments and situations. Join us for a free, live call.
Sign up here to be notified of the next date
Navigating Your Way Through Treatment – Live Mind-Body Call
Infertility treatment can be a maze of decision-making and difficult emotional responses. Navigating the unknowns of treatment options and outcomes can add to the stress of infertility. Too often people will say, "I wish I would have known..." This session will help prepare you for common points of confusion and indecision during treatment. Join us for a free, live call.
Sign up here to be notified of the next date
“Mindfulness: Where Ancient Practices meet Modern Medicine” - Live Mind-Body Call
Research on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction demonstrates decreases in emotional and physical symptoms, enhanced immune function, and changes in brain function and structure. Learn how to separate oneself from negative self-talk and stressful states through the practice of non-judgmental moment-to-moment awareness. Experience three mini mindfulness practices to meet the challenge of infertility. Join us for a free, live call.
Sign up here to be notified of the next date.
All infertility patients are welcome to FPNC mind-body events. For more details, registration, and to request notification of upcoming dates please call 800.597.2234 or pre-register here. If you are interested in specific topics, please request a notification. We take special care to include events in our schedule when you’ve expressed an interest!
