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Reduction for Fertility 1-Day Program
Stress Reduction for Fertility 1-Day Program
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Preliminary FPNC results show an average pregnancy rate of 65% for FPNC 10-week participants, within 6 months of the 10-week program, as well as significant decreases in depression and physical and emotional distress. This one-day informational and experiential workshop will teach you mind-body awareness skills to help cope with the stress related to fertility challenges. The program teaches mindfulness practices, cognitive skills, coping strategies, and life-style behaviors to reduce stress and enhance well-being. Central components of the 8-week program are condensed into this one-day intensive event.
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About The 1-Day Workshop
If infertility is impairing your emotional or physical health, this one-day workshop will help!
The psychological distress of infertility can affect all aspects of life. Depression and anxiety for those diagnosed with infertility has been shown for some to be equal to patients diagnosed with cancer, HIV and heart disease. Along with emotional effects, infertility can also take a toll on your physical health. Research has shown that learning stress reduction techniques, and connecting the body and mind, within a supportive group environment may increase your chances to conceive.
“A community was built with tears, laughter, and sharing. I treasure that community.”
“I would encourage all couples who are having fertility issues to attend. This was a wonderful opportunity to share with others going through the same problems.”
“Dr. Marotta is a blessing with the work that she does.”
“I found it a very helpful mix of practical advice and heartfelt conversation on important topics. Thanks so much!”
“A safe comfort zone to share fertility challenges. Affirmation that I’m not alone helps couples to cope better.”
“The mind and body session was brilliant. My husband and I attended together and not only did it help to teach us techniques that we will continue to use throughout our fertility challenges, but we made some great friends. We were both nervous attending the session and worried about sharing our feelings about something so personal, but the safe, small group environment helped us enormously. We truly benefited as a couple and we're confident it will help us reach our parenting goals.” Emma & Dave
“Great instructor and great group. Today changed my outlook on this process from negative to positive. I am leaving much less stressed than when I arrived. I am very glad we attended!”
“It was so comforting to meet other couples going through what we are going through. I feel less alone.”
“It has helped me to look at my problems in a different way. One that is less painful, and more full of hope.”
This informational and experiential workshop combines group support with mindfulness-based practices to reduce stress and enhance well-being, cognitive skills to inquire into negative thoughts and promote feelings of hope and calmness, and strategies to maximize fertile health, wellness, and coping.
Program goals:
- Understand the Mind-Body connection to infertility
- Practice deep abdominal breathing to induce the relaxation response
- Gain body awareness and relaxation through body scan and yoga
- Use mindfulness meditation to access deep inner resources for renewal and well-being
- Apply cognitive skills to reframe thoughts with realism and hope
- Learn fertile health and wellness recommendations
- Develop coping strategies to deal with difficult situations/interactions
- Design an individualized mind-body program/strategies
- Feel support by being with others experiencing the challenge of infertility
Join with others in an opportunity for growth and an exercise in hope!
For more information and registration, call 866-575-5334. Request notification of next date online here.
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