Perimenopause and menopause are significant transitional phases in a woman’s life, yet they remain under-discussed and frequently misunderstood in clinical practice. This course provides mental health professionals with an overview of the psychological, emotional, and physical impacts of perimenopause and menopause on women’s mental health. Participants will learn to assess for menopause-related influences during client evaluations, integrate targeted therapeutic interventions, and build referral networks to support holistic care.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Identify common and uncommon mental health symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause.
- Apply effective assessment tools and clinical questions to evaluate menopausal influences on client symptoms.
- Utilize evidence-based interventions to support women navigating perimenopause and menopause, while integrating psychoeducation and community-based referrals into treatment planning.
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective #1: Identify common and uncommon mental health symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause.
- Defining Perimenopause and Menopause
- Common Symptoms & Uncommon Symptoms
- Difficulties with Diagnosis
- Mental Health Symptoms
Objective #2: Applying effective assessment tools and clinical questions to evaluate menopausal influences on client symptoms.
- Assessment considerations
- Asking Questions
Objective #3: Utilize evidence-based interventions to support women navigating perimenopause and menopause, while integrating psychoeducation and community-based referrals into treatment planning.
- Psychoeducation
- CBT
- ACT
- Mindfulness Based Interventions
- Community Based Support
Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Liz Sakatos, LCMHC, LPC-MHSP
Recording Date: June 13, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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