Home Study Course

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THE CCL HOME STUDY COURSE

It's the Sympto-Thermal Method of Natural Family Planning . . . a natural way to avoid or achieve pregnancy. It's not the Calendar Rhythm Method but a modern, more advanced technique of Natural Family Planning (NFP) . . . proven to be 99% effective in postponing pregnancy. It's also used with considerable success by couples trying to conceive -- even when they've previously had difficulty in achieving pregnancy.

Until recently the only way couples had to learn "The Art of Natural Family Planning" was in a classroom. Now you can learn NFP in the comfort of your home and at your own pace with the Couple to Couple League's Home Study Course. This at-home course contains detailed, easy-to-follow lessons on the Sympto-Thermal Method. By doing one lesson a day, in three weeks you'll have mastered "The Art of Natural Family Planning." With the Home Study Course you'll receive all the necessary materials plus a valuable service -- our professional review of your first three charts. Free yourself from the worry and expense of artificial birth control with the Couple to Couple League's Home Study Course . . . backed by the League's 20+ years of experience and money-back guarantee. For more information write or call The Couple to Couple League, P.O. Box 111184, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211 . . . (513) 471-2000.

WHAT MATERIALS AND SERVICES ARE INCLUDED IN THE CCL HOME STUDY COURSE?
THE HOME STUDY GUIDE TO NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING is your guide through the Home Study Course. It directs your use of the other materials.

THE ART OF NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING, the CCL user's manual that has been updated continually since its first publication in 1972. Generally considered as the "bible" for NFP.

ONE BASAL TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER for taking a woman's waking temperature each morning.

A YEAR'S SUPPLY OF CYCLE CHARTS for recording your daily observations.

FOURTEEN ADDITIONAL BROCHURES AND PAMPHLETS -- informational materials on related subjects such as . . . the Pill, breastfeeding, sterilization, etc.

A YEAR'S SUBSCRIPTION TO CCL'S BI-MONTHLY MAGAZINE -- CCL Family Foundations, the newsletter that keeps you up to date on NFP and provides the support parents need for raising a family in today's culture.

PERSONAL CHART REVIEW in addition to the materials just listed, you'll also receive a valuable service -- our professional review of your first three cycle-charts. As soon as you've finished charting your first cycle, you send us a copy. We'll review your charting and offer helpful comments. You do the same with your second and third cycles. After 3 cycles you'll be able to do well without further review . . . but if you need additional information, we're there to help.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THE CCL HOME STUDY COURSE?

CONVENIENCE You learn it on your own . . . in the comfort of your own home . . . at the pace which meets your schedule.

QUALITY INSTRUCTION The step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions of the CCL Home Study Course have been thoroughly tested by couples just like you -- and it works!!!

QUALITY MATERIALS The basic materials used in the CCL Home Study Course which teaches the Sympto-Thermal Method have been regularly updated and reviewed by physicians since being introduced in 1972 . . . insuring that you receive the latest and most up-to-date materials and information.

PERSONAL COUNSELING This is a unique feature of the CCL Home Study Course; it's not just materials, but service!

CONTINUED FOLLOW-UP With your free year's subscription to CCL Family Foundations, you will be constantly in touch with the latest NFP findings.

IS THE CCL HOME STUDY COURSE EXPENSIVE?

NO! The cost of the CCL Home Study Course is a one-time investment that can be used throughout your fertile years and menopause.

Just consider the costs of other methods of birth control.*

AVOIDING PREGNANCY

The Pill-- $180.00 per year. Add $40.00 or more for required medical examination.

The Diaphragm-- $125.00 per year. Add $40.00 for medical fitting.

Spermicides-- $95.00 per year

Sponge-- $125.00 per year

Condoms --$50.00 per year

In many cases, a couple will use a combination of diaphragm, foam and condom for greater effectiveness . . . at increased cost.

SEEKING PREGNANCY
Fertility Testing devices . . . approximately $35.00 per cycle.

* Costs are from Cincinnati Enquirer, 8/87. Diaphragm includes cost of required spermicide. Costs except Pill are use-related and assume having sexual relations eight times per month. Higher frequency means higher costs.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
We are so convinced you'll be happy with the CCL Home Study Course that we offer the following money-back guarantee:

Look over the materials when you receive them. Read some of the lessons and pamphlets. If you are not satisfied that the CCL Home Study Course is a very complete and usable way to learn Natural Family Planning, then return all materials within 10 days to receive a complete refund.

The Couple to Couple League International, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded in 1971 to help couples learn and practice Natural Family Planning. Its primary service area is the United States, but it has gradually expanded to serve Latin America and several African and European countries. It is generally recognized as having the most complete NFP program in the world. The CCL Home Study Course is the cumulative result of over 20 years experience with Natural Family Planning. While CCL is not formally affiliated with any religion, its leadership accepts traditional Christian teachings on morality related to marriage and the family.