Couples and individuals who are dealing with infertility, like many other health issues, can experience heightened stress reactions. When we experience high-stress levels our bodies must also contend with an overflow of stress hormones.
The experience of negative test results, anxiety, guilt, hurtful self-talk, and the stress of social interactions can increase the stress reaction and keep the mind and body in a heightened level of stress.
Infertility can lead to depression and can affect women and couples in all parts of their lives, making it challenging to stay in the present and not be consumed with worry about the future.
Mindful coping techniques for infertility
Dr. Alice Domar’s Mind/Body Program for Fertility and pioneering research have helped women and infertile partners reestablish control in their lives, become open to options and have the energy to work on their relationship.
Mind-body techniques such as mindfulness and relaxation as well as coping skills, cognitive restructuring and communication skills help many women and couples to not only cope and make peace with their situations, but to work on nurturing and strengthening their marriages and relationships, rebuild friendships, and attend to their careers.
Mind-body support success for infertility
Dr. Domar’s research on mind-body programs and support has shown that mind/body groups for infertility promote fertility treatment success.
Being able to attend a mind/body group where women and couples can meet, join with others in the same boat and learn coping skills helps decrease isolation, anxiety and depression.
Participants feel healthier and are better able to cope, which fosters hope and strength to strive towards reaching one’s dreams and goals of parenthood.
Get help for infertility
Pamela Kelberg offers support and help for individuals and couples suffering from infertility. Call now to learn how we can help you, or to learn more about our support groups, or just fill out the contact form and click Send.
