Menopause is an important time physically, mentally and emotionally. Women may have negative connotations and generally worry about going through this transition. This course gives you all the information you need to support yourself and enjoy this time of incredible change and freedom. You will gain full explanations of what is happening and why, alongside self help information in order to order to find the approaches that work for you.

We will cover:

PLANNING – Explaining why it is important to think about menopause and make a plan to experience this important transition positively.

THE PROCESS – What happens and why from peri-menopause to post menopause. How the process can be a well balanced and smooth transition from one healthy state to another healthy state.

PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS – What to expect and why. When symptoms become disproportional and how to re-balance your hormones. The difference between what you may have to cope with and what needs correcting. Covering hot flushes, changes in bleed, dryness, bone health, weight gain, sleep, the role of oestrogen.

MENTAL & EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS – A detailed discussion on how hormones influence your emotional responses. Covering anxiety, mood swings, lack of confidence, depression, anger and fear of change. Includes information about the role of HRT

TAKING BACK CONTROL – The joy of post menopausal life. Making time for things that you may have put aside. Covering creativity and positive visualisation.

MOVING FORWARD – Practical help, including EFT, yoga, bellydance, journalling and how to enjoy the 3rd age

This course is taught by Anne Hope, an expert therapist and homeopathic counsellor who specialises in women’s health and hormonal changes, and Alison Theaker a transformative Life Coach with experience in higher education, business coaching and creativity development.