Women in Midlife: What Clinicians Need to Know About Supporting Women Through and Beyond Menopause

This course will explore the unique challenges of women in midlife in relation to the menopause transition.  Until very recently, menopause was not spoken about, not researched and not treated, leaving women to suffer alone. Therapists are untrained to support women through this transition. We will review the symptoms of menopause, understand the unique stressors women experience at this time in life and talk specifically about how these symptoms will show up in your practice. You will learn how to direct women to quality medical care and support women in their medical and mental heath journey. We will also discuss the ways companies are taking advantage of this population and learn how to help women advocate for themselves and not get taken advantage of.

This 2 CE online event is offered by the LCAT Advocacy Coalition as a fundraiser for ongoing legislative advocacy in New York State to increase access to the creative arts therapists and to protect the rights of current clients who depend on insurance to access these therapies.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe 3 possible mental health impacts due to the menopause transition
• Learn 3 ways gender bias can impact women’s mental health and medical treatment

Presenter: Jeanine Klotzkin, LPC
Jeanine has been a dance/movement therapist and licensed professional counselor for over 30 years. She has provided group and individual services in inpatient psychiatric and outpatient addiction as well as serving as a supervisor and clinical director. She is a somatic and trauma specialist, IFS trained and EMDR certified. She is currently in private practice in NY and NJ.

CEs are available for NYS LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LCAT, LMHC, and Licensed Psychologists. New York Creative Arts Therapists, PLLC, SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board as a provider for licensed social workers #0275, licensed creative arts therapists #CAT-0026, licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0065. LMFT and Licensed Psychologists.