Presentation Resources
Restorative Reproductive Medicine works with your body’s natural cycle to restore health and fertility, creating an ideal environment for balanced hormones, a normal cycle, or conception of a baby.
FERTILITY AWARENESS
CONTACT
Heather Patel
Certified Fertility Care Practitioner
Integrafertilitycare.ca
healthawarenessvan@gmail.com
OTHER RESOURCES
WEBSITES
vancouverfertility.org
creightonmodel.com
naprotechnology.com
naturalwomanhood.org
ewg.org/skindeep
PODCASTS
The Hormone Genius
BOOKS
Beyond the pill by Dr. Jolene Brighten
The Happy Girl's Guide to Being Whole by Teresa Kenney
The Essential Oils Hormone Solution by Dr. Mariza Snyder
Wholistic Feminism by Leah A. Jacobson
PRESENTATION REFERENCES
TEXTS
Creighton Text I & II, Anatomy and Physiology Beyond the Pill- Dr. Jolene Brighten
Hooked by Joe S. McIlhaney Jr, MD and Freda McKissic Bush, MD
Your Kids at Risk. Meg Meeker, MD
ONLINE
naturalwomanhood.org - FDA Petition
naturalwomanhood.org - When artificial hormones take over your body
hms.harvard.edu - Screen Time and the Brain
wellandgood.com - Elements of friendship
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - Alcohol and fertility: how much is too much?
www.cdc.gov - Fact-sheet on underage drinking
health.harvard.edu - Alcohol harms the brain in teen years before and after that too
MENTAL HEALTH
BEST PRACTICE
Speak directly with your in-school counsellor or a trusted adult.
OTHER RESOURCES
List of Catholic Counsellors, Archdiocese of Vancouver
Self-Injury Outreach & Support
Suicidal Thoughts?
Crisis Centre BC
Greater Vancouver: 604-872-3311
Toll Free: 1-866-661-3311
TTY: 1-866-872-0113
1-800-SUICIDE: 1-800-784-2433
EMERGENCIES & INFO
EMERGENCIES
If you have a physical or mental health emergency, call ‘911’ or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
Never hesitate to access healthcare in an emergency!
HEALTH INFORMATION
“811” Telephone Resource: If unable to get to your doctor or pharmacist in person and you have non-emergency questions you need answered, call 811. Translation is available in over 130 languages.
UNPLANNED OR CRISIS PREGNANCY
BEST PRACTICE
Speak directly with your in-school counsellor or a trusted adult.
OTHER RESOURCES
Advokate, Hope for Women
Christian Advocacy Society of Greater Vancouver
Rachel’s Vineyard
Post Abortion Community Services
FURTHER FAITH INFORMATION FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Theology of the Body
Why God Gave Us Bodies with Father Mike Schmitz
Theology of the Body Institute
Theology of the Body: Head and Heart Immersion Course online - Sign up for 3 free online sessions!
Book Recommendations:
Good News about Sex & Marriage, By Christopher West
Theology of the Body in One Hour, By Jason Evert
Websites
Augustine Institute on Youtube
Formed.org - Ask your parish for code to access content for free
Wild Goose is Loose video series - Sign up for free here
Saint Paul Center Bible Studies
Ascension Press Bible Studies
J.P. II Healing Center Books and Audio
J.P. II Healing Center Media
Podcasts
Bible in a Year by Ascension Press or Listen on Apple Podcasts
Catechism in a Year on Apple Podcasts or Youtube
Abiding Together Podcast or Watch on Youtube
Restore the Glory Podcast or Watch on Youtube
You Were Born for This, Acts 29 Ministry with Father John Riccardo
Word on Fire, Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons or Listen on Apple Podcasts
Apps
Download these from your preferred app store!
Amen App: Free Catholic Prayer App
Formed App: Free Catholic Faith Formation App
IBreviary App: Free Catholic App with daily Mass readings & Liturgy of the Hours
Ascension App: Free Catholic Faith Formation App
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