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MIND/BODY FERTILITY
“WEEKEND TO WELLNESS"
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VANCOUVER
Saturday March 20th, ~ 9 - 5
Sunday March 21st, 2010 ~ 9 - 4


Conceivable Options is pleased to offer Dr Alice Domar's internationally acclaimed Mind/Body Fertility Program in Vancouver. This structured group program is designed to help you take back control of your life, cope with the physical & emotional impact of infertility, and learn about lifestyle habits that can enhance your fertility and contribute to your happiness and good health for the rest of your life. The “weekend to wellness” is an intensive two day program designed for couples or individuals.

Goals of the program:

*decrease isolation surrounding infertility
*reduce the physical symptoms of stress
*examine lifestyle behaviours that can impact fertility
*explore efficacy of alternative medicine approaches
*learn the art of self-nurturance, effective communication and coping with
negative emotions
*explore a variety of relaxation methods
*learn cognitive restructuring - the identification and reframing of
recurrent negative thought patterns
*experience the challenges of infertility with support, guidance, & clarity

The retreat is being led by Louise Kirkhope, MSW, RCC of Conceivable Options Counselling. Louise has been personally trained by Dr Alice Domar, PhD, and is certified to offer the mind/body fertility program. The retreat will also include additional instruction by a select group of other fertility specialists in the areas of acupuncture, nutrition, and yoga.

Lorne Brown, Dr. TCM, founder and clinical director of Acubalance Wellness Centre will be offering an interactive discussion on how acupuncture and diet can enhance your fertility.

The weekend includes:

*2 day program
*Lunch & refreshments on both days
*Mind/Body Program participant manual
*Additional participant resources

Location:

Suite 120
828 West 8th Ave
Vancouver, B.C.

Early bird registration deadline – Feb 20th, 2010

For further information and to register please contact Louise of Conceivable Options @ 250-741-4421 or Email me; http://www.conceivableoptions.com



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