Maximising Mental Health through Menopause

Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Five | Catering: Refreshments provided

Menopause can significantly impact emotional wellbeing, mood, and cognition. This workshop is designed to build your awareness of the psychological and emotional changes commonly associated with menopause, including how it can affect confidence and relationships. We'll explore evidence-based strategies to protect and enhance mental wellbeing, including techniques for managing stress, improving sleep, and building resilience. We'll also examine how to have open, supportive conversations about menopause and how families, peers, and workplaces can provide meaningful support.

• Understand the psychological and emotional changes commonly associated with menopause, and build your knowledge of the mental health impacts.

• Explore how to have open, supportive conversations about menopause and mental health, and learn strategies to protect and enhance mental wellbeing during menopause.

• Apply self-management techniques to build resilience, including tools for managing stress, improving sleep, and enhancing self-compassion.

Everyone wanting more knowledge on how to better manage one’s own menopause transition and/or support women through this stage of their lives, in both personal and professional settings.

Sharon Bennett RN, RM, BHSc, Dip Bus(HRM), BSc(Hons), PGDipHealSc
Sharon has a background in health (nursing and midwifery), with over 20 years’ experience in education and training. Her passion lies in supporting the personal and professional development of others. View full profile here.

“Menopause is a topic that needs to be discussed more openly so it was good to be in a room with people having similar experiences. It was also great to see younger people getting educated before they reach the menopause stage.” – Counsellor

“The facilitator provided opportunity to allow others to talk about personal experiences with menopause. Other strengths were also awareness, knowledge, and learning opportunity.” - Health and Wellbeing Worker

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• MHERC may reschedule or cancel a workshop due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations. If this occurs, you may transfer to another date/workshop, receive a credit, or request a refund.
• Substitutions are free if you arrange a replacement participant.
• Cancellations more than 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee; alternatively, we can transfer you to another date/workshop at no charge.
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