Evolution of the NFP/FAB Method Teacher. Dr. Tracey A Parnell Director Communications and Development

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1 Evolution of the NFP/FAB Method Teacher Dr. Tracey A Parnell Director Communications and Development

2 Why do we need this? What is proposed? Role of the Coach Chronic Condition model How will it help me help others? Course outline and objectives

4 Reproductive Medicine has evolved two divergent approaches Suppressive, destructive or circumventive (conventional reproductive medicine) Restorative, cooperative (RRM)

5 Recognizes and supports women and couples right to use fertility or cycle charting of their choosing If needed, supported by educated and affirming doctors who can use the information to help restore or optimize natural reproductive function.

6 The International Institute for RRM is launching a new clinical course: RRM Ovulation Induction and Cycle Normalization

8 RRM is an evolving field of medicine and RRM allied health professionals are needed

10 Incredibly motivated Passionate Believe in empowering women and couples to know and understand their bodies Lived experience to share

11 Method specific teachers Independent instructor Variable knowledge of medical conditions Differing infrastructure and support Poorly integrated and supported by the medical system, even with NFP doctors

12 Controversial topic More demand in app world Not a recognized profession Limited scope Financial challenges To the clinic For the NFP teacher

different in their cycle or a medical condition NEED

13 Simple family planning doesn t usually require medical support Many patients who have something different in their cycle or a medical condition NEED an experienced NFP teacher AND supportive medical professional

17 The goal of coaching is to accelerate attainment of successful performance and lasting changes Coaching focuses on empowering the individual, with education and support Giving them the tools they need to make lasting changes

19 Health coaching is the use of evidence-based skillful conversation, clinical interventions and strategies to actively and safely engage client/patients in health behavior change

20 Definition: A health coach is a wellness authority and supportive mentor who motivates individuals to cultivate positive health choices. Health coaches educate and support clients to achieve their health goals through lifestyle and behavior adjustments.

21 Work with patients to set their own goals Set the agenda for the coaching sessions Coach requires excellent coaching skills Expertise in a specific skill or field The NFP teacher is ideally suited to working in the RRM environment

23 Understand and implement changes in the following areas as they relate to the chronic conditions we see in RRM

24 Medical conditions can be acute or chronic Chronic conditions are Slow onset Last longer then 3 months Amenable to a multifaceted approach and Coaching Diet Lifestyle Behaviour Stress Sleep Supplements Medication

25 Many reproductive health conditions are chronic in nature: PCOS Endometriosis PMS/ PMDD Ovulatory Dysfunction Luteal Phase Dysfunction Infertility Erectile Dysfunction Low Sperm Count

26 Four Components Coaching RRM Medical Conditions Infertility (Organic Conceptions program) Cycle Charting

27 Will use existing curriculum and resources as proposed by the American Medical Association Other professional bodies

28 Professional training hours required vary from

31 Understand the following chronic conditions: PCOS Endometriosis PMS/PPD Ovulatory/Luteal Phase dysfunction RRM Ovulation Induction and Cycle Normalization Erectile Dysfunction Low Sperm Counts Chronic conditions related to these (diabetes, chronic pain, CVD etc) Family Planning Apply Appropriate Activity, Lifestyle, Stress, Sleep, Nutritional (ASLN) Coaching interventions and support

32 Infertility Impacts 1in 6 couples Many are now using apps and other tools to help achieve pregnancy Is a journey that can be profoundly difficult

34 Familiar with all methods of charting Specialized in one or more formally trained methods (outside of course) Billings, Creighton, FEMM, Marquette, NeoFertility, Ovulation Method, STM etc Fertility App training and familiarization

35 Challenges/Opportunities

36 24% of women interested or using a fertility app Mostly rhythm or calendar algorithms dressed up in fancy program Doesn t work, all NFP/FA bad rep Cultural message embedded Can t get pregnant? IVF partners Got pregnant? Oops. Abortion referral Sell data

37 One platform to showcase all the science and evidence based NFP methods Help them decide on best app Live chat Virtual appointments Physician based and supported Data anonymized Only for authorized research not for SALE!

38 Huge opportunity to reach out to new and interested audience Non-chemical Green/Ecologically friendly Empowering Natural

Dr. Tracey A Parnell Director Communications and Development. Birth of the RRM Profession

Dr. Tracey A Parnell Director Communications and Development Birth of the RRM Profession Why do we need this? Why now? What is proposed? Evolution of the RRM Clinician Certificate/Diploma Course outline