We Currently Offer the Following Methods (Español)
Sometimes called "Periodic Abstinence", NFP is a way to achieve or avoid pregnancey by monitoring naturally occuring signs of ferility and infertility in women. Couples who wish to avoid pregnancy abstain from all marital relations during the fertile phase of the cycle. Different methods of NFP highlight different biomarkers of fertility.
For the Sympto-Thermal Method of NFP, observations are made daily of the biomarkers of: cervical mucus, vaginal sensation, basal body temperature, and optional cervical changes, and recorded with symbols on a chart. Clients are taught to cross-check and interpret these signs to determine fertile and infertile phases in a cycle, and the rules for postponing or achieving pregnancy.
The Diocese of Phoenix offers three options for instruction in the Sympto-Thermal Method of NFP. Each of these options involves guidance from a trained NFP instructor who will offer feedback as you learn and help you interpret your charts as you apply the rules to use Natural Family Planning. The first two options are group instruction with either parent company,Northwest Family Services, or with our affiliates, Couple to Couple League International, whose certified instructors will share the class material via small group PowerPoint presentations, client-centered learning activities, and individual consultation for at least four sessions. After the formal classes are completed, follow-up meetings are scheduled to help provide client autonomy. Additional consultations are available as needed.
Another option is an online course completed entirely on the Internet.
All modes will connect you to a certified instructor that is assigned to you. Communication with your instructor is critical to the complete understanding and correct application of NFP in your life. It is your responsibility to stay in touch with your instructor.
Return/Refund Policy: Couples who need to make a change in their paid registration dates should call or email the Office of NFP to request a change in class registration. There is no fee to change class dates. Individuals requesting a refund of tuition fees, receive a complete refund less the $25 service fee.
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Find ST CoursesObservations are made daily of the biomarkers of cervical mucus and vaginal sensations. Following the Rules of this method and daily charting, the couple will recognize the beginning and the end of the fertile phase and necessary rules for avoiding or achieving pregnancy. It is not necessary to take waking temperature with this method of NFP. Group instruction is offered for the first class. Individual follow-ups are then scheduled for at least three more sessions or until clients are autonomous in their use of the method.
Our affiliate, Morning Star Ob/Gyn also offers FAF classes.
>Return/Refund Policy: Couples who need to make a change in their paid registration dates should call or email the Office of NFP to request a change in class registration. There is no fee to change class dates. Individuals requesting a refund of tuition fees, receive a complete refund less the $25 service fee.Observations are made daily of the biomarkers of cervical mucus that are essential to a woman's health and fertility. These 'biomarkers" tell the couple when they are naturally fertile and infertile, allowing the couple to use the system either to achieve or to postpone pregnancy. These biomarkers also telegraph abnormalities in a woman's health. Group instruction is offered for the first class only. Individual, one hour long follow-ups are then scheduled for five more sessions. There is a $30 charge for additional follow up sessions after full course is completed.
The Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System (CrMS) is a standardized modification of the Billings Ovulation Method. It is built on research, education and service: an integrated educational system with gynecologic and procreative healthcare with medical consultants who are trained in NaproTechnology, a system especially helpful for couples suffering from infertility.
Observations are made daily of the biomarkers of cervical mucus and vaginal sensations and are recorded daily by using a Billings Method chart and either stamps or symbols.
There are 4 rules to this method, and no temperature taking. Group instruction is offered for the first two classes. Individual follow-ups are then scheduled for at least two more sessions or until the clients are autonomous in their use of the method.
>Return/Refund Policy: Couples who need to make a change in their paid registration dates should call or email the Office of NFP to request a change in class registration. There is no fee to change class dates. Individuals requesting a refund of tuition fees, receive a complete refund less the $25 service fee.