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Fertility Physicians of Northern California
FPNC Mind-Body and Educational Events - Trustworthy Info and Helpful Support!
Wednesday, January 25 – Single Women's Fertility Support Group
Led by Janetti Marotta, PhD
Live Mind-Body Call –5:00 to 5:45 pm
Registration appreciated
Free, live call – info below
Meet with other single women in this virtual, conference-call support group! This group presents a special opportunity to share the unique issues of pursuing parenthood on one's own. Experience mutual support, skills, and resources with others who can understand.
Wednesdays, Starting January 25 – Stress Reduction for Fertility 8-Week Program
Led by Janetti Marotta, PhD
On-site Mind-Body Meetings – 6:30 to 9:00 pm
FPNC Palo Alto Office
Registration required
Please call for details
Develop new perspectives and cultivate qualities that will support you through your fertility challenge, and through the rest of your life. Each week presents a new practice, skill, and topic including mindfulness practices, cognitive skills, coping strategies, and life-style behaviors to reduce stress and enhance your well-being. The supportive group environment will improve any feelings of sadness or isolation. Meetings are Wednesday evenings, plus one Saturday session.
Monday, February 6 – Fertility Support Group
Led by Lynn Brokenshire, MA, LMFCC
On-site Mind-Body Meeting – 6:30 to 8:00 pm
FPNC Center for Wellness
Registration appreciated
Free, on-site meeting
Gain comfort, advice and camaraderie with others going through similar experiences. Receive support from others who can understand and learn valuable information and coping skills. FPNC fertility support groups are moderated by an FPNC Mind-Body Counselor. All fertility patients are welcome.
Wednesday, February 8 – Acupuncture for Fertility
Led by Janetti Marotta, PhD
Live Mind-Body Call – 5:00 to 5:45 pm
Registration appreciated
Free, live call – info below
Incorporating acupuncture into your overall fertility treatment plan may help your results. Learn why acupuncture is beneficial for fertility; how to best combine acupuncture with treatment; and what the advantages are of combining acupuncture with mind-body fertility groups. Join us!
Wednesday, February 8 – Strengthening Your Practice
Led by Lynn Brokenshire, MA, LMFCC
On-site meeting – 7:00 to 8:30 pm; optional social time 8:30 to 9:00 pm.
FPNC Center for Wellness
Registration required by Feb. 6th
$25 per person
For "graduates" of FPNC's Stress Reduction for Fertility 1-Day and 8-Week programs. Stress reduction practices will be reviewed and new mindfulness-based practices added. Expand your ability to work with challenging situations, thoughts and emotions. Meet with friends from previous groups and make new friends to share support and encouragement.
Tuesday, February 28 – IVF and the Latest Fertility Solutions
Presentation by FPNC MD
On-site meeting – 6:30 to 8:00 pm
FPNC Center for Wellness
Registration appreciated
Free, on-site meeting
Learn about the most common causes of infertility and the most promising treatments, including IUI, IVF, Egg donation, ICSI and Preimplantation Genetic Screening. Also, explore the details of what it really means, from the patient's perspective, to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF). Bring your questions - our physician will answer them! Free – everyone is welcome. Registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome!
For information and registration, please visit www.fpnc.com or call 800.597.2234.
Some events require advance registration and/or a minimum number of participants. Please see event info or visit fpnc.com for details. Your registration helps us notify you if there are changes to an event.
Event locations – see list of events for location of each event:
FPNC Center for Wellness, San Jose Office: 2581 Samaritan Drive, Suite 309, San Jose, CA 95124
FPNC Palo Alto Office: 540 University Avenue, Suite 200, Palo Alto, 94301
Conference call info & tips: Call-in # 605.715.4920 Access #526425 For privacy give your first name only. Dial in a few minutes early to ensure connection. If you can't reach the call, 1st try dialing again. For support: send an email to conference-support@telephony.com (they respond very quickly) or call 1-800-535-1005. Please call from a quiet place or mute your phone (*6 to mute / un-mute).
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Southern California Reproductive Center
Upcoming Fertility Seminar:
Fertility 101 Seminar: Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Wednesday January 25th, 2012, 6:30-8:00 pm
The Screening Room - 6th Floor, 450 N. Roxbury Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
The event is FREE. Reservations are required. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Complimentary parking. RSVP Online here.
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UCSF Center for Reproductive Health
Free Program Orientations
Each month we offer free orientation seminars to provide new and prospective patients the opportunity to meet our team, learn more about fertility and IVF, meet with others who are considering assisted fertility treatment, and ask questions.
San Francisco
1st Monday of each month
Check-In: 5:30 p.m.
Seminar: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center
Herbst Auditorium
1600 Divisadero St - 2nd Floor, Room B248
San Francisco, CA 94115
2012 Orientation Dates
(Note: If a holiday falls on the first Monday of a month, the orientation will be held on the second Monday.)
January 9, 2012
February 6, 2012
March 5, 2012
April 2, 2012
May 7, 2012
June 4, 2012
To Register: Call (415) 353-7475 and select Option 1
Questions?
Contact Patient Navigator: Anita Scott (415) 353-7636.
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