January 25, 2022

16 - Lauren Vitale: How to Make Sure You Don't Choose a Crazy Instructor

43 minutes

Have you ever wondered how an instructor is trained?

Are you nervous about getting a psycho instructor who's secretly (or maybe, not-so-secretly) trying to make sure you have millions of babies?

Do you wonder what a reporting structure looks like if you need to address unethical issues with your instructor?

Oh, this episode is for you! I'm excited to be joined by Lauren Vitale, co-founder of Whole Mission, an online NFP education service, registered nurse, and Marquette Method instructor. We talk about the ethics of FA/NFP instructors, how an FA/NFP instructor is supposed to work, what are red flags to look out for in an instructor, hat to do if you think your instructor is behaving inappropriately, and how to break-up with an instructor if it's not a good fit. Lauren shares so much practical insight and gives great tips about how you can have a GREAT instructor relationship and find freedom in charting by avoiding the crazies and knowing what to look for when you're trying to find an instructor that works for you.

Additional resources discussed:

USCCB Standards for Instructors: https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/natural-family-planning/diocesan-ministry/standards-full-text

Marquette Method Instructor Organization: https://marquettemethodprofessionals.com/

Importance of Responsible Parenthood & Couples Ability to Discern: https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/natural-family-planning/catholic-teaching/upload/Responsible-Parenthood.pdf

Resource for Couples with Medically Complex Situations: https://www.ncbcenter.org/

Institute for Natural Family Planning Model: https://www.marquette.edu/nursing/natural-family-planning-model.php

Whole Mission: https://www.mmnfp.com/

Interviewee bio:

Lauren is a registered nurse and Marquette Method Natural Family Planning instructor. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Madonna University in 2009, practiced as a pediatric nurse until 2015, and has been teaching couples the highs, lows, and peaks of the Marquette Method since 2017. Lauren and her husband, Giovanni, co-founded Whole Mission, an online Natural Family Planning education service. Lauren continues to provide fertility education to couples and women around the world, all while she follows her true calling of raising five fantastically-unique children to (hopefully) become saints.

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