Commonly Asked Questions
about Mind/Body Skill Training for Infertility
- Q- What are MindBody Skills?
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A- MindBody Skills are all of the techniques
that help you connect your thoughts with your feelings as well
as all of the skills you can learn to help you
feel calm and in control. They include relaxation techniques, imagery,
meditation, movement, breath work, hypnosis, energy work, drawing, storytelling,
movement, biofeedback,and ritual.
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Q-I am already doing yoga and exercise. Can this training also
be useful to me?
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A-Yoga, exercise, and other relaxing or pleasurable activities
are all helpful in maintaining emotional and physical balance.
MindBody Skill Training
can add another dimension by giving you specific skills you can use throughout
the day to feel more relaxed and optimistic. The
training also helps you address your specific issues and needs
as you move through the emotional and physical challenges of infertility.
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Q-I am already seeing a therapist. Will this conflict? Aren’t I already getting
enough support?
A-MindBody Skill Training can enhance your therapy by helping you find additional
ways to connect with and calm yourself. It is no more in conflict than
going to a yoga class or getting a massage. It is important, however, that
your therapist be comfortable with what you are doing. With your permission
I am available to speak with your therapist to discuss the best way to
coordinate treatment.
- Q-How long would I have to come?
A-This depends on the individual’s needs and preferences. Most people who have
other sources of support come for 5 to 12 sessions. Some people choose
to stay longer in order to deepen the work or to have ongoing support.
Others come for a few sessions and find it helpful. Each session involves
learning a new skill or approach.
Q-Will this help me get pregnant?
A-
The relationship between stress, depression, and infertility is currently
being studied. In studies by Alice Domar patients receiving mindbody skill
training and emotional support conceived at higher rates than those receiving
standard medical treatment alone. Mindbody skill training
participants reported feeling happier and more optimistic over the long
term than those in general support groups.
Q-What will we do in a mindbody session?
A-We will talk to assess your needs and goals. We will work with one of the
skills. You will be asked to practice at home. The goal is to empower you
to regulate your own state.
Q-What is the cost? Will my insurance cover this?-
A-The cost is the same as a general psychotherapy session. You will be given
a bill which you can submit to your insurance company. In most instances,
sessions are reimbursable as psychotherapy.
Q-Where are your offices?
A-One of my offices is near the Bethesda Metro. There is parking under the
building and on the street. I also have an office in Silver Spring which
has free parking.-
Barbara Blitzer
Phone 301-588-6461
Email barbarablitzer@mac.com
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