Thriving with Infertility: Ridding the Stigma and Addressing Cultural Factors in Treatment
In this course, Dr. Anna Flores Locke, Assistant Professor in Clinical Mental Health Counselling at Nyack College in New York City and Owner of Charlandra Counselling Services, notes that, while there are various reasons for about 7 – 9% of couples being infertile, an integrative approach is best, with collaboration key. She discusses the importance of considering cultural influence and of reducing stigma.
About this course
In this course, Dr. Anna Flores Locke, Assistant Professor in Clinical Mental Health Counselling at Nyack College in New York City and Owner of Charlandra Counselling Services, notes that about 7 – 9% of couples are infertile, with fertility declining with age. Dr. Locke describes the prevalence and manifestations of infertility globally, showing you how to help clients move from a deficit viewpoint to one of empowerment; collaboration is critical to achieving this. Childbirth and parenthood has heavy overlays of cultural influence and stigma. Dr. Locke explores these factors and how to competently address them in treatment.
| Duration | 1 hour | |
| Format | video | |
| Type | Specialised | |
| Price | Included with Membership | |
| Writer / Presenter | Anna Flores Locke |
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