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Coping with infertility: a body-mind group intervention programme for infertile couples
G M D Lemmens1, M Vervaeke, P Enzlin
1Section of Family Therapy, Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. Hilbert.Lemmens@uz.kuleuven.ac.be
Human Reproduction (Oxford, England)
|May 25, 2004
Summary
A new body-mind marital group intervention helps infertile couples manage distress. This approach integrates various therapies, showing promising initial results for infertility support.
Area of Science:
- Psychosocial interventions
- Fertility treatments
- Mental health support
Background:
- Infertility diagnosis and treatment are distressing for couples.
- Psychosocial interventions are crucial for supporting infertile couples.
- The Leuven University Fertility Centre developed a specific intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the therapeutic foundations, goals, and implications of a body-mind marital group intervention.
- To detail the treatment procedure for infertile couples experiencing distress.
Main Methods:
- Adapted from a mind-body approach.
- Integrated body-oriented therapy, art therapy, and multi-family group therapy.
- Detailed explanation of the treatment procedure with clinical vignettes.
Main Results:
- The intervention integrates multiple therapeutic modalities.
- The paper outlines the theoretical underpinnings and practical application.
- Clinical vignettes illustrate the treatment process.
Conclusions:
- Initial clinical impressions of the body-mind group program are promising.
- Further research is necessary to validate the effectiveness of this intervention in fertility clinics.