CONGRESS COURSES WORKSHOPS
5 Workshops, one to choose from
Introduction to the Billings Ovulation Method®
Addressed to:
All those attending an International Congress for the first time and just becoming familiar with the Billings Ovulation Method®, including husbands, wives, and family pastors.
Speakers
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Maylin Zelaya - Nicaragua
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Lester Granados - Nicaragua
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Adrián Pérez – México
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María García – EEUU
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Evelyn Mogollón – Perú
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Yanina Díaz - Perú
Ideal for those attending an international congress for the first time, you will have the opportunity to learn in person the foundations and scientific basis of the Billings Ovulation Method® taught by international instructors. After the congress, you will be contacted by official instructors from your country so you can receive support and complete your training.
The knowledge that every woman should have
Addressed to:
Teachers, catechists and other people who work with students from 1st to 5th grade.
Speakers
Juan Pablo Legarreta - Chile
Benjamin Zamudio - Mexico
Workshop aimed at teachers, catechists, and others who work with adolescents. The workshop will share Mexico's experience in teaching the Billings Ovulation Method®, sexuality, and affectivity to adolescents in first through fifth grade of secondary school.
Presentation
The Billings Ovulation Method will be discussed as a valuable tool for self-care and family planning. Every woman deserves to understand her body and make informed decisions about her health.
Syllabus
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Meaning of Life and Sexuality (Inseparable).
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The Billings Ovulation Method®, the best opportunity for comprehensive sexuality education that fulfills young people.
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Sexual education, transversal to mental health and addictions.
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The Billings Ovulation Method®, fundamental to the general culture of adolescents.
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The Billings Ovulation Method® and: Physical health, psychological health, mental health, and spiritual health.
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Politics. The ultimate means for broad and profound changes: the Educational System, influencing the unity of families and communities, for a strong and developing society.
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Testimonials from Mexican adolescents who have acquired knowledge of the Billings Ovulation Method®.
The Billings Ovulation Method® and management of fertility problems in primary care
Addressed to:
Healthcare professionals working in primary care.
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Dates:
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Friday, July 25th, virtual synchronous session from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Peru local time)
Saturday, August 9th, in person in Cusco
Speakers
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Dr. Francisco Stecher – Chile
Specially designed for healthcare professionals, who can use the Billings Ovulation Method® to help couples with fertility problems. You'll learn how to identify, diagnose, and treat these problems at the primary care level without resorting to the systematic manipulation and disposal of embryos performed in specialized in vitro fertilization centers.
Syllabus
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Study of ovulatory dysfunction and amenorrhea.
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Initial management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
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Ovulation induction.
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Hypothyroidism and fertility: practical management.
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Hyperprolactinemia and infertility: practical management.
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Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea: initial management.
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Clinical cases and questions.
The knowledge that every woman should have
Addressed to:
Experienced Billings Ovulation Method® instructors.
Duration: 12 hours (plus exercise and personal study)
Modality: virtual (pre-conference) and in-person (during the conference)
Dates:
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Saturday, July 19 (synchronous virtual): 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (local Peru time)*
Saturday, July 26 (synchronous virtual): 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (local Peru time)*
Saturday, August 9 (in-person in Cusco, Peru): 6-hour workshop
Speakers
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Patricia Mercedes Sandoval – Argentina
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Gustavo Machado – Argentina
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Eliana Lembo – Argentina
Workshop Objectives and Methodology
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To challenge accredited instructors to consider how the Billings Ovulation Method® chart reflects ovarian hormones through an understanding of the cervical and vaginal responses identified by women in the vulva.
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Through PowerPoint presentations and interactive charting exercises, participants can reflect on their teaching practices and update their teaching skills. Emphasis is placed on considering a woman's life stage to determine whether her chart reflects a normal or abnormal pattern.
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Detailed Content and Objectives
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Part 1 – Review of the scientific basis and interpretation of Billings Ovulation Method® charts.
Part 2 – Professor James Brown's ovarian activity continuum and its usefulness for analyzing challenging charts.
An echo of the Redeemer's voice: The role of the confessor regarding contraception
Addressed to:
Exclusively for priests and seminarians.
Speakers
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Fray Dimas – EEUU
Led by Friar Dimas, a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal for 20 years and currently the spiritual advisor for WOOMB Nicaragua and WOOMB Latin America, he will reflect on and provide tools for priests and seminarians to address the complex issue of contraception in the administration of the sacrament of confession. (Admission to this workshop is free.)
