Welcome to our immersive workshop series “Trauma & The Menopause: A Deep Dive for Practitioners”, a comprehensive exploration into the intricate intersection of trauma and menopause. This four-part series, led by Aneesh de Vos and Helen Douglas, is tailored for practitioners in the helping professions, aiming to equip you with advanced understanding and effective tools to enhance your client support and professional practice.
The series begins with “Trauma & Menopause: An Examination of Historic and Prevailing Narratives”, scrutinising the traditional perceptions and misconceptions of menopause and trauma. Following this, “Trauma & Menopause: Empowering Clients within Patriarchal Society” looks into societal constructs, examining their impact on menopausal people and how practitioners can empower their clients within these contexts.
In the third workshop, “Trauma & Menopause: Hole in the Soul, from a Shattered State to Wholeness”, we delve into the emotional and psychological ramifications of trauma and menopause. Here, strategies are shared to facilitate a healing journey towards wholeness. Our series concludes with “Trauma & Menopause: Introduction to the Nexus of Shame, Grief & Humiliation”, where we explore complex emotional consequences of trauma and menopause, offering interventions to assist in the emotional recovery of clients.
Join us on this enlightening journey, where we explore the collision of trauma and menopause and endeavour to shift the narratives, fostering a deeper and more compassionate understanding that can enrich your professional practice
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Presenter
Aneesh is a seasoned trainer, therapist & supervisor, currently studying for her doctorate in psychological trauma. All Aneesh’s work is underpinned with both compassion and somatic-based practices which she sees as an integral part of a holistic understanding of ourselves. Aneesh is currently studying for her doctorate in Psychological Trauma and she holds a Masters in Trauma Informed Practice, and a PGC in Coaching. Aneesh co-produces the popular ‘Community Connections’ podcast, which introduces trauma and its many guises, without the fancy jargon.
Helen researches the intersection of menopause, trauma, and neurodiversity. A challenging surgical menopause interrupted Helen’s career at the age of 41, and she now advocates for a womb-to-tomb holistic approach to hormonal healthcare to ensure the landscape changes for future generations. Helen is co-founder of the Global Menopause Inclusive Collective, and she writes extensively on menopause and childhood sexual abuse.
