UPCOMING PROGRAMS

FALL 2023 SHORT COURSE PROGRAM

with Stephanie Curran

6 Weekly classes
Thursdays, Nov.9 – Dec.14
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

GROUP FORMAT:

• 90 min weekly sessions online
• 6 sessions total; closed group format
• Regular attendance and completion of daily mindfulness home practice is essential
• Group size 10-12 participants

FEE

$100 deposit to confirm your registration  (non-refundable after course begins).
The remaining fee is paid at the completion of the 6-week program:

Sliding scale amount offered at the end of the program:
$100 (partial scholarship #1)
$175 (sustainable fee)
$250 (helps to support others utilizing scholarships)

Please pay to the highest amount you are able to help support the sustainability of this offering.

*Payment plans with instalments and further scholarships are available to anyone in need, please contact us.  All are welcome and no one will be turned away due to financial concerns.