Menopause: symptoms, changes and support
A session exploring perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause, their physical and psychological effects, and practical routes to support in everyday life and at work.
Who is it for?
Employees, staff networks and community groups seeking a fuller understanding of menopause, its implications and the support available.
What will we cover?
- The stages of perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause
- The range of symptoms, including those less widely recognised
- The impact on wellbeing, relationships and working life
- Discussing individual needs and accessing support at work
- Reliable sources of information and preparing for conversations with healthcare professionals
What will people take away?
- A clearer understanding of perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause and the diversity of individual experiences
- Greater confidence discussing symptoms, their impact and support needs
- Practical next steps for accessing reliable information and appropriate support
Supporting someone through menopause
Practical ways to support someone through menopause, from listening and starting conversations to offering help in everyday life.
Who is it for?
Colleagues, partners, friends and family members.
What will we cover?
- Common symptoms and how experiences differ
- How menopause can affect work, relationships and everyday life
- Listening and discussing support without making assumptions
- Practical ways to help and when to suggest further support
What will people take away?
- A clearer understanding of what someone going through menopause may experience
- Greater confidence starting a conversation and asking what would help
- Practical ideas for support that can adapt as someone’s needs change
Men and menopause
A practical session exploring how menopause can affect everyday life, work and relationships, and the support men can offer.
Who is it for?
Men attending as colleagues, managers, partners, friends or family members who want a clearer understanding of menopause and how to support someone experiencing it.
What will we cover?
- Perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause: common symptoms and different experiences
- The effects on working life, relationships and day-to-day wellbeing
- Starting conversations, listening and asking what would help
- Practical support at work and at home, without making assumptions
What will people take away?
- A clearer understanding of how menopause can affect someone’s life
- Greater confidence discussing menopause and responding when someone shares their experience
- Practical ideas for offering support that reflects the individual’s needs
Perimenopause: getting support from your GP
A session on preparing for GP appointments about perimenopause, explaining symptoms and their impact clearly, and agreeing next steps. Participants also receive my free guide, Getting Menopause Support from Your GP.
Who is it for?
Employees, staff networks and community groups seeking support for perimenopause symptoms, particularly where symptoms are new, changing or not yet recognised.
What will we cover?
- Tracking symptoms and their effect on work and everyday life
- Preparing for an appointment: what to bring and what to ask
- Explaining symptoms and their impact clearly
- Next steps if concerns are not fully addressed
- Following up and accessing further support
What will people take away?
- Greater confidence preparing for and taking part in a GP appointment
- A clear way to describe symptoms and how they affect daily life
- Practical next steps for follow-up and further support