The
Mind/Body Fertility Center's ten-week Program is designed for women
who are having difficulty conceiving and who are experiencing a high
degree of emotional difficulty including depression, anxiety, anger
and fatigue.
Program
Objectives:
- Increase
your sense of control over your life
- Decrease
the symptoms of psychological distress such as depression, anxiety,
and anger
- Reduce
physical symptoms of stress such as fatigue, insomnia, and headaches
- Improve
your experience of well-being
- Reduce
isolation
- Education
on the effects of lifestyle behaviors on fertility
- Enhance
your quality of life
- Improve
your opportunity for increased conception rates
Components
of the Ten-Week Program:
- Relaxation
techniques
- Self-nurturance
- Coping
skills
- Cognitive
restructuring and behavioral strategies
- Peer
support
- Yoga
and stretching exercises
- Guided
imagery
- Creative
visualization methods
- Education
on reproductive health
- Meditation
and mindfulness techniques
- Improved
communication skills
Sessions:
- Initial
intake interview
- Ten
weekly sessions (eight 2 ½ hour sessions, one 3 hour session,
and a 4 hour session for couples)
- Maximum
of 16-member group
- Assessment
upon completion of ten-week program
Fees:
- 10-week
program and materials (book, audio tape, program literature)
- $995
per couple
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