MIND BODY PROGRAMMES FOR FERTILITY

What is the relationship between stress and infertility?

Stress has physiological effects that will alter the balance of hormones in the body especially relating to fertility.

The Mind Body Programme for Fertility offers a range of techniques, including relaxation strategies and cognitive restructuring, to help reduce both the psychological and physiological symptoms of stress and increase chances of conceiving.

The 10 week programme is based on Dr Alice D. Domar's renowned Mind Body Programmes currently being run worldwide. The programme is aimed at anyone undergoing fertility treatment or experiencing problems conceiving naturally.

The next Mind Body Programmes for Fertility are scheduled to run at the beginning of May, August and October 2007 in Glasgow. See below for full information on each of the 10 sessions,

For availability & booking information please contact

Seeta: 07818 001 995
Email: info@mindbodyfertility.co.uk

Session 1

  • Introduction to group leader/counsellors
  • Explanation of mechanisms of programme
  • Relationship between stress and infertility
  • Side effect and consequences of stress
  • Introduction to relaxation techniques
  • Assignment of buddy

Session 2*

  • Diaphragmatic breathing
  • Mini relaxation
  • Learning Effective Communication

Session 3

  • The art of self-nurturance
  • Learning to care for yourself

Session 4*

  • Person-centred approach to dealing with everyday life
  • General lifestyle information

Session 5

  • The pros and cons of exercise
  • Introduction to Hatha yoga

Session 6

  • Intro to stress management
  • Session 1 of Cognitive restructuring

Session 7*

  • Partners attend mini-support group for men
  • Emotional Expression
  • Coping with and effectively expressing anger

Session 8

  • Session II of cognitive restructuring

Session 9 (Full Day Sunday Session)*

  • Day spent with partners/husbands
  • Hatha Yoga
  • Reducing stress with humour
  • Life Road Map
  • Paired Listening

Session 10

  • Assertiveness training
  • Goal Setting
  • Summary and reflection of programme
*Husbands/partners are invited to attend

The 10 week programme costs

£290 for Women
£100 for Men
(Payment options available)