Why You’ll Love this Course:
Fertility issues and the emotions associated with reproductive medical interventions (like, IVF, egg freezing, and IUI) often show up as presenting problems in therapy. But many therapists may feel unprepared to use treatment to support clients through these journeys because they feel overwhelmed by the medical jargon or the existential pain these clients bring into the room. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge you need to effectively support clients of all kinds as they face fertility challenges and/ or navigate the landscape of assisted reproduction.
Course Description:
This course will provide therapists with the tools they need to be effective sources of support for clients that are coping with the challenges of infertility and assisted reproduction. The course will cover the basics of the causes and interventions for infertility and highlight the complex interconnections between fertility and mental health. This course will also cover key interventions for mental health clinicians at every stage of assisted reproduction, including pre-diagnosis counseling, supporting clients through IVF or other forms of assisted reproduction, and helping clients cope with the challenging outcomes of fertility interventions.
Who is this for:
Clinicians at all levels of training who wish to understand the psychological impact of fertility challenges and assisted reproductive processes.
Instructional Level:
Beginner to Intermediate
Recommended Course Prerequisites:
None
Included:
Handout:
Key Terms and Interventions
Experiential Exercise: Body Grounding for IVF
Educational Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Identify at least two common psychological impacts of infertility.
Describe a rationale for engaging in psychotherapy as a part of assisted reproductive processes.
Utilize at least two evidence-based interventions for individuals or couples undergoing assisted reproduction.
Common Clinical FAQs Answered:
What are the psychological effects of infertility on individuals and couples?
How do fertility treatments impact emotional wellbeing?
How can therapists help clients manage the stress and anxiety of fertility treatments?
How should therapists respond when IVF fails?
What are effective approaches for infertility counseling?
Danielle Keenan-Miller, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Co-founder
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Quality Officer (CQO)
Danielle Keenan-Miller, Ph.D. is a co-founder and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Quality Officer (CQO) of MindScience Collective. She is a licensed clinical psychologist in California (PSY24352) and New York (026457), and is a registered telehealth provider in the state of Florida (TPPY2248).
In her private practice, she specializes in evidence-based treatments for anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating and body image concerns, and challenges around fertility and parenthood.
Dr. Keenan-Miller completed her Ph.D. at UCLA and her postdoctoral fellowship at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. Following her training, she served as the Associate Director of Clinical Training at the University of Southern California and was then the Director of the UCLA Psychology Clinic for more than a decade. Her research focuses on mood disorders, eating disorders, and effective practices in supervision and training. She has authored more than two dozen scientific articles and a book entitled The Binge Eating Prevention Workbook.
In addition to her private practice, Dr. Keenan-Miller serves as an expert reviewer for the California Board of Psychology and provides teaching and consultation services for clinical supervisors through Supervision Science.
Disclosure:
Dr. Keenan-Miller is a co-founder of MindScience Collective and will receive financial benefit from all course sales.