UPCOMING PROGRAMS
SPRING 2025 PROGRAM
with Stephanie Curran
6 Weekly classes
Thursdays, April 24 – May 29
5-6:30pm PT / 6-7:30pm MT / 8-9:30pm ET
Our 6 week online program follows the original evidence-based MBSR curriculum themes and is adapted to the difficulties that arise on the (in)fertility journey. It combines evidence-based mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioural therapy exercises with self-compassion tools. Sessions are held in a supportive community with others who have a shared experience of this journey.
6 WEEK CURRICULUM THEMES INCLUDE:
Weeks 1-2
- The (in)fertility journey – There’s more right with you then wrong with you
- The mind-body connection
- Grounding mindfulness in the body
- Identifying & accessing internal tools & resources
- Building new neural pathways
- The power of awareness
- Cultivating key attitudes of mindfulness
Weeks 3-4
- The anatomy of (in)fertility stress – getting to know depression & anxiety
- Learning your own (in)fertility stress signature – how it shows up in the body, thoughts, emotions & behaviours
- Experiencing (in)fertility – pain vs suffering
- The true nature of thoughts – deconstructing unhelpful narratives
- Tools for deactivating stress & increasing your capacity to be with difficulty
- Building tolerance to (in)fertility stress
Weeks 5-6
- Transforming your experience of growing your family
- Deepening your mindfulness practice
- Applying mindfulness to daily life & the (in)fertility journey
- Discovering new ways to respond skillfully to (in)fertility stress with self-efficacy
- Increasing acceptance
- Transforming fear & anxiety to loving-kindness
- Integrating & supporting ongoing mindfulness practice on your path to parenthood