Course curriculum

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    1. Supporting Women Through Perimenopause: Approaches and Interventions for Psychotherapists: Part 1 (free preview!)

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. Supporting Women Through Perimenopause: Approaches and Interventions for Psychotherapists - Part 2

    2. Supporting Women Through Perimenopause: Approaches and Interventions for Psychotherapists - Part 3

    1. Supporting Women Through Perimenopause: Approaches and Interventions for Psychotherapists - Post-Test

    1. Supporting Women Through Perimenopause: Approaches and Interventions for Psychotherapists - Course Eval

About this course

  • $22.50
  • 5 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

Workshop Description

Research has found that between 20-40% of women may experience depression during menopause. While most are more familiar the physical symptoms, it is important to learn about the emotional and psychological impacts. This is important, as all biological women who live long enough will experience menopause. In this live, two hour, virtual, interactive training we cover Perimenopause/Menopause and how this phase of life impacts a woman's mental health and overall wellness.


Educational Goals

This training provides an overview of the psychological, emotional and physical impacts of perimenopause and menopause on women's mental health. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the life stage transitions across perimenopause, menopause and post menopause and how these changes intersect with mood, anxiety, sleep and overall functioning. Participants will have the opportunity to explore appropriate screening questions, interventions, referral strategies and resource connections for clients.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the differences between each stage: perimenopause, menopause and post menopause.

  • Identify common physical, emotional and psychological symptoms associated with perimenopause/menopause.

  • Determine how the transition into perimenopause and menopause can impact women’s mental health and mood.

  • Explain how the clinician can promote client self advocacy and make appropriate referrals.

  • Identify 1-2 considerations when working with cisgender versus transgender clients during the peri/menopause stage.

  • Utilize appropriate screening tools, interventions and identify appropriate referrals to address anxiety, mood and sleep disturbance symptoms.

Presenter

Kara Cruz, LMFTKara Cruz, LMFT is certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), and is EMDR-trained and currently completing certification. She is a private practice owner, educator, and clinical supervisor with over a decade of experience serving women navigating complex trauma, ADHD, and reproductive mental health across the lifespan; including perinatal, postpartum, and perimenopause transitions. Kara specializes in working with clients who are impacted by trauma, mood and anxiety conditions, hormonal mental health conditions and in high-achieving women. In addition to her clinical work, she provides continuing education and professional training on topics such as Women and ADHD, Perinatal Mental Health, Perimenopause, and Trauma-Informed Care. Kara is the founder of Kara Cruz Psychotherapy & Wellness, where she provides individual and group psychotherapy, as well as Kara Cruz Training & Consultation, where she supports therapists and helping professionals through consultation, courses, and speaking engagements. She is the co-founder of Women’s Support Circle, a growing community offering no-cost support groups and events, and she created the Wellness for Women Healers Community, a free Facebook group for professionals in women’s mental health and wellness.