Beyond Hot Flashes: Counselling for Improved Mental Health in Perimenopause
dc.contributor.author | Arreaga, Lucia | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2024-08-29T20:49:26Z | |
dc.date.available | 2024-08-29T20:49:26Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2024-07 | |
dc.description.abstract | This capstone explores the role of counsellors in the support and empowerment of women in perimenopause, a population that is currently vastly underserved. The paper highlights the significant impact on individuals' quality of life and broader economic implications, including a $3.5b annual cost to the Canadian economy resulting from inadequate research, systemic barriers, and societal stigmas. The paper summarizes existing research through feminist, social-constructivist, and existential-humanistic therapeutic frameworks. The research includes an exploration of the presenting problem, evidence-based therapies for managing symptoms, and best practices for counselling perimenopausal clients through psychoeducation, resilience-building, lifestyle support and interdisciplinary care. The capstone presents with a three-pronged approach to counselling perimenopausal clients and concludes by highlighting the need for continued research and increased awareness among individuals, counsellors, and policy makers to address gaps in perimenopause care. | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/2538 | |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.publisher.institution | City University of Seattle (CityU) | |
dc.subject | perimenopause | |
dc.subject | psychotherapy | |
dc.subject | women's health | |
dc.subject | systemic barriers | |
dc.title | Beyond Hot Flashes: Counselling for Improved Mental Health in Perimenopause | |
dc.type | Capstone | |
thesis.degree.discipline | Counselling | |
thesis.degree.grantor | City University of Seattle (CityU) | |
thesis.degree.level | Masters | |
thesis.degree.name | Master of Counselling |
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