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Resources
Associations
Infertility Network (Canada)
A registered Canadian charity
which provides information, support and referral on infertility
and adoption to those who are having difficulty conceiving or carrying
a pregnancy to term to help them make informed choices about their
options. Seminars (live and on tape), support groups, newsletter,
books and up-to-date information regarding research, important news
stories, advocacy efforts and legislation.
Contact Person: Diane Allen, Executive Director
160 Pickering St., Toronto, ON, M4E 3J7
Phone: 416-691-3611
Web: www.infertilitynetwork.org
Resolve:
The National Infertility Association (USA)
The national infertility association provides education, advocacy
and support for men and women facing the crisis of infertility.
They provide medical call-in and member-to-member contact system.
Web: www.resolve.org
Stress Management
& Support Groups
Madgett Physiotherapy &
Relaxation Clinic
offers
a 12-week group on breathing, stretching and stress related exercises.
The services are covered by OHIP. You need a written doctor’s
note to access services.
Contact Person: Iris Weverman
123 Edward st Toronto, ON M5G 1E2
Phone: 416 340-7070
Web: www.fibrophysio.ca
The
Small Group Program
at Mind Body Medicine Canada teaches an extensive array of coping
skills to guide women and men searching out a healing path through
difficult times of stress, such as occurs in chronic medical conditions
and life-threatening illnesses, infertility, divorce, grieving
loved ones, job loss, injury and pain, and other life trials.
Services partially covered by OHIP.
Contact Person: Dr. Mark Gilbert
79 St. Clair Ave East Toronto, ON M4T 1M6
Phone: 416 944-0110
Web: www.mindbodycan.com
Infertility Support Group
Meet in an informal setting where
information, hopes, concern and dreams are shared in a safe, supportive,
confidential atmosphere. This group meets every third Thursday
of every month 7-9pm at the Women’s Health Centre.
Contact Person: Jan Silverman
790 Bay Street (at College) 8th floor
Phone: 416 351-3721
Email: Jan.silverman@swchsc.on.ca
Yoga Centre Toronto
The center for Iyengar yoga offers
special practice classe for people with special medical concerns.
These classes are held every Tuesday 12 noon-1:30 and Thursday
10-11:30 am.
Contact person: Marlene Mawhinny
2428 Yonge st. Toronto M4P 2H4
Phone: 416 482-2953
Email: ycttoronto@aol.com
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic
St. Joseph's Health centre offers an 8 week course on Mindfulness
(Ohip covered). You need a referral from your Doctor and an information
session is provided to answer all your questions.
Contact Person: Deborah McKeon
Address: 30 Queensway
Phone: 416 530-6620
Meditation for Health
A medical program that teaches mindfulness based stress reduction
(MBSR) to patients with chronic, stress sensitive symptoms - especially
for symptoms no longer responding to more medical standard medical
treatments. Eight weekly, 3 hour group sessions and a six hour
week end session. Sign up fee $245 for materials not covered by
OHIP
Contact person: Dr. Lucinda Sykes
Address: 517 College street
Phone: 416 413-9158
www.meditationforhealth.org
Tapes
Relaxation tapes or CDs can help guide you through meditation
and relaxation exercises. Domar's tapes may be ordered online
at www.bostonivf.com
or by calling 781-434-6515.
Harvard's Mind Body Medical Institute is another resource for
relaxation tapes and CDs. Contact them at www.mbmi.org
or call 617-632-9530.
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