Managing Emotions
Welcome to the module on Managing Emotions. Managing emotions is a key part of going through fertility challenges. Research shows that a significant number of people going through fertility treatment feels anxious, depressed, or suicidal. This is related to not having their reproductive goals met, ongoing loss and grief, coping with uncertainty, feeling social pressure, amongst other reasons.
It is also known most people underestimate the upheaval of fertility treatment and emotional distress is the number one reason for people to stop treatment. This module is a crucial part of the Enhanced Fertility Programme and we anticipate that you may revisit this module several times in your journey, making use of the information that is most useful to you at that particular time. During this module you will learn about:
It is also known most people underestimate the upheaval of fertility treatment and emotional distress is the number one reason for people to stop treatment. This module is a crucial part of the Enhanced Fertility Programme and we anticipate that you may revisit this module several times in your journey, making use of the information that is most useful to you at that particular time. During this module you will learn about:
Emotions & Self
- Understanding emotions
- Strategies to manage emotions
- Creating your Emotional Support Team
- Creating your Emotional Support Plan
- Basic self care
- Holistic fertility care
- Fertility counselling
- Coping with embryo transfer and the two week wait
- Making a decision about donation
- Living a fulfilling life
Emotions & Relationships
- Keeping the relationship alive
- Relationships mindfulness
- Incorporating mindfulness into daily living
Emotions & Social Living
- Dealing with difficult situations
- Fertility in the workplace
- Conversations with others
Remember to download and use the Enhanced Fertility Programme Workbook to guide you during the programme and keep track of how you're doing. You can also schedule your 3 one to one consultations with a fertility nurse and coach to help you in this journey of improving your physical and emotional health for fertility. Schedule your consultations here.