Integrating Psychological Skills for Mental and Sexual Health During Menopause
Hours: 1.5
Course Access: 1 year
This workshop explores the impact of menopause on mental and sexual health.
Dr. Brotto guides us through:
- Common symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause.
- How menopause can affect mood, cognition, and sexual health.
- Evidence-based psychological and mindfulness strategies to support wellbeing during menopause.
Recorded live at our conference, this session offers practical tools for supporting clients through menopause-related challenges.
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$90.00
Course Content
What will you learn:
- What is perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause and what are the most common symptoms and their prevalence.
- How to determine whether mood, cognitive, and other mental health symptoms in midlife are associated with the perimenopause or not.
- Range and impact of sexual health symptoms during peri- and post menopause.
- Evidence-based psychological and mindfulness-based strategies for managing mental and sexual health challenges
LIVE EVENT RECORDING
Filmed live at an in-person event, this workshop also includes an engaging Q&A session with participants and presenters.
About Dr. Lori Brotto
Dr. Lori Brotto is a renowned figure in the field of women’s sexual health.
As a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, she holds a Canada Research Chair, focusing on developing safe and accessible treatments for prevalent sexual concerns in women. Driven by a commitment to equity, she champions the use of digital health technologies to broaden access to these treatments.
Dr. Brotto also serves as the Executive Director for the Women’s Health Research Institute, with a mandate of advancing women’s health research. Her leadership supports nearly 700 members across the province of BC in their pursuit of knowledge across all aspects of women’s health.
Recognized for her expertise, Dr. Brotto frequently appears in the media, radio, and notable documentaries, including Netflix’s “The Principles of Pleasure” and the CBC Gem network’s “The Big Sex Talk” And most recently a Masterclass titled the, Magic of Menopause‚. She has authored two mindfulness-focused books: “Better Sex Through Mindfulness” (2018) and “The Better Sex Through Mindfulness Workbook” (2022), both published by Greystone Publishing and the 2018 book appears in the New York Times top 8 sexual health books (2024). She has received a UBC Public Education Through Media award (2023).
Dr. Brotto believes in the power of personal stories and lived experiences to shape science. In her role as a Registered Psychologist in BC, she works with individuals and couples seeking to enhance their sexual well-being and navigate life transitions.
An advocate for women’s leadership, Dr. Brotto actively encourages young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and medicine (STEM). She engages with the public on social media platforms (@DrLoriBrotto and @ubcshr), where she continues to empower women and advance women’s sexual health research.