An Introduction to Life Changes for Women

Overview

This course aims to provide delegates with a safe space to explore the life changes women experience and how this effects them in the workplace. This includes the subject of menopause and its impacts both personally and professionally; maternity and pregnancy and how to support women during these times. The course also looks at how to create a holistic workplace environment where people can communicate openly about menopause, maternity and pregnancy.

Learning

• At the end of this half
• day workshop delegates will:
• Be able to define the menopause and its stages and understand maternity and pregnancy.
• Understand the impact of these life changes on women in their personal lives and professional lives.
• Identify the challenges faced by women whilst in the menopause or whilst pregnant.
• Appreciate the social, psychological and emotional effects of the menopause and of pregnancy.

Other

The target audience for this course is general staff.

Assessment

Qualitative assessment by tutor (For example: observations or demonstrations throughout course)