There are few medical conditions as stressful as infertility. Research has shown that the stress of infertility is comparable to that of cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other devastating illnesses. Fortunately, you can learn ways to alleviate symptoms such as sadness, anger, anxiety, insomnia and physical pain.

The Mind/Body Fertility Program is taught by Carol Knoph and helps patients:

• Reduce stress through a variety of relaxation methods
• Decrease isolation surrounding infertility
• Experience yoga for potential fertility benefits
• Learn techniques to reduce negative, harmful thoughts
• Examine lifestyle behaviors that effect fertility
• Optimize partner support and minimize stress and conflict in the relationship
• Learn the art of self-nurturance and coping with negative emotions

About The Instructor

Carol Knoph, M.Ed. is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience working with adults, children and families. She received training in mind/body medicine from Harvard Medical School’s Mind/Body Medical Institute, followed up with additional training from Alice Domar, Ph.D. in mind/body medicine for infertility. Carol has been involved in the Seattle area fertility community since 1996 and has taught mind/body medicine for fertility in a variety of settings.

Who Could Benefit?

Women who are having difficulty conceiving, including those being treated with IUI, IVF and donor cycles, or other therapies may benefit from this program. We encourage partner participation in four of the ten sessions. The Mind/Body Fertility Program is open to patients of all fertility clinics and practitioners.

What is Included?

• Participant manual, Healing Mind/Healthy Woman by Alice Domar, Ph.D. and Henry Dreher, and The Wellness Book by Herbert Benson, M.D. and Eileen Stuart, R.N., C., M.S.
• Initial individual visit with Carol Knoph, M.Ed.
• Ten weekly group sessions for women, with or without partners
• Four sessions for partners, including two sessions with Peter Hunsberger, Ed.D.
• One yoga session with Lynn Jensen, M.B.A., R.Y.T.
• Individual summary session with Carol Knoph, M.Ed.

Registration Information

We are currently accepting participants for the Mind/Body Fertility Program. For the next starting date and course details, contact Carol Knoph at 206-604-6107.