The Springs in the Desert Podcast: Catholic Accompaniment Through Infertility

• Support at the Diocesan Level w/ Deanna Johnston

  What does good support from the Diocesan level look like for those suffering from infertility or loss? From her own experience, Deanna Johnston, Director of Family Life for the Diocese of Tyler, shares tips for what dioceses can do to accompany those struggling. It's not necessarily providing a solution to their problems, but acknowledging them and loving them through it.Links:How to create an Infertility webpage on your Diocesan or parish websiteLiturgical Digital Toolkit

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• How Do I Support Someone With Infertility?

  This week, Jillian welcomes back Founding Mama, Ann, to talk all about what it means to be a Simon. If you know someone in your life who is experiencing infertility or loss, it can be challenging to figure out the best ways to show up for them. To that end, Ann and Jillian give practical step-by-step suggestions for accompaniment in todays's episode. And if you are walking with someone on the path of infertility, please know we are here for you, too!!Links:Infertility Awareness PageOur Website jam-packed full of resources!

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• How Can Pastors Support Those With Infertility?

  National Infertility Awareness Week is in just a few weeks, but here at Springs, we like to increase awareness all month long! This week, Jillian and Fr. Paul kick off this awareness series by discussing simple ways new and seasoned pastors can implement support for those carrying the cross of infertility in their parishes. And because each parish is a family unit, Fr. Paul gives some great suggestions on how each pastor can nurture marriages and affirm that each marriage has a mission! Did you know your marriage has a mission? Listen to find out what that is, and send this episode to your pastor!Links:Fr. Paul's Email: [email protected]

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• When is it Time to Take a Break from Treatment? w/ Caroline Gindhart and Clare Kane

  We welcome back, Nurse Practitioner, Caroline Gindhart, and Psychotherapist, Clare Kane, to continue the discussion around treatment focusing on the discernment of when it may be time to take a break.  What are some signs to look for when a pause might prudent?  Is this giving up? They will answer all of these questions and more on this episode so listen in!Links:Pursuing Treatment Options w/ Caroline Gindhart and Clare Kane Podcast Episode

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• Pursuing Treatment Options w/ Caroline Gindhart and Clare Kane

  This week on the podcast, Nurse Practitioner, Caroline Gindhart, and Psychotherapist, Clare Kane, team up to deliver a message related to discerning and seeking treatment during infertility.  They share great advice on how to stay in the driver's seat during the process while consulting and cooperating with a provider.Links:Caroline' s Practice

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