Group Counseling
Several times per year, the Duke Fertility Center offers a mind-body cognitive-behavioral support group, led by our clinical psychologist, Julia Woodward, MD.
The goal of the group is twofold:
- To provide you with a forum to share your experiences, gain support, and decrease your sense of isolation.
- To provide you with training in specific coping strategies helpful in managing negative emotions and stressful situations. Skills discussed include:
- Relaxation training
- Self-nurturing
- Cognitive restructuring
- Guided imagery
- Mindfulness
- Communicating with friends/family
- Communicating with your partner
- Coping with the holidays
- Reviewing life goals
This time-limited group meets in the evenings for 10 weeks and is open to women and their husbands struggling with fertility problems. Depending on patient interest, a daytime group may be offered as well.
The group is not restricted to patients receiving fertility treatment at Duke. Patients who might be interested in participating in a group are encouraged to contact Dr. Woodward at 919-572-8853.
We accept insurance for psychological support services.
