Coping with infertility: a body-mind group intervention programme for infertile couples
Coping with infertility: a body-mind group intervention programme for infertile couples
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DOI:
10.1093/humrep/deh323
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发表时间:
2004-08-01
影响因子:
6.1
通讯作者:
Demyttenaere, K
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作者:
Lemmens, GMD;Vervaeke, M;Demyttenaere, K
BACKGROUND: The recognition of the distressing character of infertility diagnosis and treatment has led to the development of several psychosocial interventions for infertile couples. At the Leuven University Fertility Centre, a body-mind marital group intervention was developed to help infertile couples cope with the distress related to infertility. METHODS AND RESULTS: This treatment programme was originally adapted from a mind-body approach, but integrated concepts and techniques from body-oriented therapy, art therapy and multi-family group therapy. In this paper, the therapeutic foundations, treatment goals and practical implications of the mind-body marital group intervention are outlined. Further, the treatment procedure is explained in detail and illustrated by clinical vignettes. CONCLUSIONS: Although the first clinical impressions about the usefulness of the body-mind group programme in fertility clinics seem promising, further research is needed to assess its effectiveness.