THE WHEN AND WHERE
Our meeting dates, times, and updates can be found on our facebook page or email yanasaskatoon@gmail
We also offer a private Facebook page dedicated only those who are facing challenges with their fertility. Find us on facebook and send us a message to be added to the page/group!
We also offer a private Facebook page dedicated only those who are facing challenges with their fertility. Find us on facebook and send us a message to be added to the page/group!
Find us on facebook and instagram @yanasaskatoon or by clicking on the icons above. We do our best to post daily offering support not only for those of us who are struggling with infertility, but also for those who know someone that is. Send us a private message to be added to our private facebook page where you can chat with other who get what you're going through.
MEETING GUIDELINES
- Our purpose is to provide information, hope and support in a pressure free, safe environment where you can choose to share, or choose to listen. Everyone has the right to speak and the right to remain silent.
- Confidentiality is key for members to feel safe and supported. What is said in the group stays in the group.
- This is a friendly peer-led group not a therapy group. Our Facilitators are not trained psychologists or therapists however, from time to time they will invite such people to speak.
- YANA is for anyone who is experiencing infertility regardless of previous successes or circumstances. We ask that there be no discussions of one's own living children.
- Out of respect and compassion for the women/couples who are still on the road or nearing the end of their journey and getting ready to close the door on the dream of having a baby, we ask that those who find themselves in the fortunate position of having positive news to please not announce publicly in our group (either in person, or on our private/public Facebook group), out of pure consideration for your YANA sisters who are still waiting for their arms to be filled.
- More on YANA etiquette when you're pregnant: READ THIS BLOG BY CLICKING HERE
- Couples are very much welcomed at YANA meetings.
- Most people just want to be heard. Give the person speaking supportive attention without interrupting.
- Try to accept other member stories and feelings. Avoid making judgments and using challenging language.
- Avoid side conversations until the meeting breaks.
- Please refrain from disrespecting or making negative remarks about doctors or clinics.
- Do not discuss group members who are not present.
- Know that together we each share the responsibility for making this group work.