By the end of this unit, the mentor-in-training should be able to:
1.Understand who a fertility journey mentor is and the unique value they bring to couples currently undergoing treatment.
2.Describe the purpose of mentorship in fertility care and how it complements professional counseling and medical services.
3.Recognize the limits of the mentor’s role and the importance of boundaries and ethical practice.
4.Explain how personal experience can be transformed into structured emotional support for others.
5.Understand the key qualities and attitudes expected of a mentor serving individuals or groups within the JOJE fertility ecosystem.
6.Appreciate the emotional demands of mentorship and the importance of developing healthy self-awareness before supporting others.
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MODULE 1 — Understanding the Fertility Journey
UNIT 4: Common Treatments & What Couples Experience
UNIT 5: Male & Female Emotional Journeys — Differences & Similarities
UNIT 6: The Mentor as a Companion, Not a Clinician
MODULE 2 – FOUNDATIONS OF SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING FOR NON-PROFESSIONALS
UNIT 1: Active Listening & Empathic Presence
UNIT 2: Asking Supportive Questions vs. Giving Advice
UNIT 3: Holding Space for Pain, Trauma & Loss
UNIT 4: Managing Triggers & Emotionally Intense Moments
UNIT 5: How to Conduct a 1-to-1 Supportive Session (Structure)
UNIT 6: When & How to Refer to a Counselor or Psychologist
MODULE 3 — FACILITATING GROUP SUPPORT SESSIONS
UNIT 1: What a Fertility Support Group Is — Purpose & Format
UNIT 2: Setting Ground Rules & Building Safe Spaces
UNIT 3: Leading Group Discussions (Tools & Templates)
UNIT 4: Managing Difficult Group Dynamics
UNIT 5: Dealing with Conflicts, Misconceptions & Emotional Outbursts
UNIT 6: Closing a Group Session & Documenting Follow-Up Needs
MODULE 4 – ETHICS, BOUNDARIES & MENTOR WELLNESS
UNIT 1: Understanding Ethical Responsibilities as a Mentor
UNIT 2: Boundaries — What You Can Do vs. What You Must Not Do
UNIT 3: Confidentiality & Privacy (Essential Rules)
UNIT 4: Avoiding Bias, Judgment, Projection & Harmful Narratives
UNIT 5: Preventing Burnout — Mentor Self-Care Essentials
UNIT 6: Maintaining Your Own Emotional Health While Supporting Others
MODULE 5 – CULTURAL, FAITH-BASED & FAMILY DYNAMICS IN FERTILITY
UNIT 1: Understanding Cultural Pressures Around Infertility
UNIT 2: Navigating Family Expectations & In-Law Influence
UNIT 3: Faith Conversations — Comforting Without Manipulating
UNIT 4: Supporting Men Emotionally in an African Setting
UNIT 5: Sensitive Topics — Donor Eggs, Donor Sperm & Surrogacy
UNIT 6: Helping Couples Manage Stigma, Shame & Social Pressure
MODULE 6 – PRACTICAL MENTORSHIP TOOLS, CASE SCENARIOS & CERTIFICATION
UNIT 1: Creating a Personal Mentor Profile & Story of Hope
UNIT 2: Templates for 1-to-1 Mentoring Sessions
UNIT 3: Templates for Group Support Sessions
UNIT 4: Handling High-Emotion Situations & Crisis Moments
UNIT 5: Documentation, Reporting & Communication with JOJE Team
UNIT 6: Final Assessment, Certification & Pathways to Service
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