Our mind has a powerful and marked effect on our health and well-being, and through the use of specific mind/body techniques this connection between mind & body can be used to enhance the quality of our lives significantly.
MIND/BODY WELLNESS FOR FERTILITY
This structured group program is modelled after Dr Alice Domar’s internationally acclaimed mind/body programs. Designed to help individuals and/or couples who are attempting to conceive and/or participating in fertility treatments, cope with the physical & emotional impact of infertility. The program is geared towards teaching mind / body techniques. Research shows that participants in Mind/Body programs for infertility experience significant decreases in stress-related physical symptoms such as insomnia, fatigue, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, back/neck pain, headaches. It has also been clinically proven that there is a reduction in psychological distress.
This program combines lecture, skills training, and group sharing to enable you to take back control of your life, cope with your infertility in a much more positive way, and learn about lifestyle habits that can enhance your fertility, and contribute to your happiness and good health for the rest of your life.
Goals of the Program:
- decrease isolation surrounding infertility
- reduce physical symptoms of stress which include headaches, fatigue and insomnia
- lessen feelings of sadness, anxiety, guilt, loneliness and anger
- examine lifestyle behaviours that can impact fertility
- explore efficacy of alternative medicine approaches
- learn the art of self-nurturance, effective communication and coping with negative emotions
- explore a variety of relaxation methods
- learn cognitive restructuring, which involves identifying and reframing recurrent negative thought patterns
- reconnect with your partner
- regain sense of control
The Mind/Body Wellness for Fertility is a one day informational & experiential program designed to help alleviate emotional and physical distress, along with offering invaluable guidance and support, to those experiencing infertility. The day includes:
- 1 day workshop
- Refreshments
- Mind/Body Program for Infertility Participant Manual
- Mind/Body Wellness Resource Book
Experiential training will be provided throughout the day. These interventions are most effective when you commit to incorporating them into your life in the ensuing weeks.
Conceivable Options also offers the Mind/Body Wellness for Fertility program on an individual basis. This format is customized to meet the unique needs of the individual or couple.
“Since mind and body are intertwined, then our efforts to heal the mind will have a positive effect on the body.” Dr Alice Domar, PhD (http://www.domarcenter.com)
MIND/BODY WELLNESS FOR LIFE
This program, while structured in a similar way to the fertility wellness program is geared to teaching mind/body techniques to people who may be dealing with issues related to:
- Pre-menstrual symptoms/syndrome
- Miscarriage & other types of pregnancy loss
- Difficult pregnancy
- Menopause and peri-menopause
- Eating Disorders
- Cancer
- Endometriosis
- Self-esteem
- Or simply a desire to learn skills to enhance the connection between mind & body for a greater sense of well-being.
Goals of the Program:
- decreased sense of isolation
- decreased stress
- reduce feelings of sadness, depression, anxiety, loneliness
- learn the art of self-nurturance, effective communication and coping with negative emotions
- explore a variety of relaxation methods
- learn cognitive restructuring which involves identifying and reframing recurrent negative thought patterns
- regain sense of control
- examine lifestyle bahaviours that can enhance wellness
- experience a supportive group environment
