Perimenopause and me – support and skills to thrive
Are you a mid-life woman struggling with the impact of perimenopause?
Join our new, 12 week course designed to offer mental health support alongside optional sessions on mindfulness, movement and nutrition.
We know that for many women, perimenopause can be a challenging time; as well as the physical symptoms, it can also impact your mental health. This course will give you tools and techniques that can help you manage some of the most commonly reported symptoms such as stress and anxiety. Our team will provide a safe and supportive space for you to meet new people, connect and share experiences.
What will the sessions involve?
Each session starts with an opportunity for you to share your experiences and connect with other members of the group. Our Wellbeing Coach will guide the discussion around topics including the links between hormone changes and mental health, the impact of stress and what healthy coping strategies can be used to manage this.
Depending on which course you book, the second hour of the session is either gentle movements and stretches, mindfulness or nutrition. You are welcome to join one, two or all three courses. Each one lasts 4 weeks.
If you join our movement course: our Level 3 qualified instructor will guide you through gentle exercise movements designed to improve wellbeing. This will involve some standing exercises and some floor based work. If you have any concerns about this, we can discuss it with you at the point of booking. We recommend you come in comfortable clothes so that you are able to take part in the exercises.
If you join our mindfulness course: you will learn different techniques that can be used to help you stay present in the moment and manage feelings of anxiety and stress e.g. grounding, breathing, journaling etc…
If you join our food and mood course: you will learn how what we eat can affect how we feel. You will receive a free slow cooker to keep, as well as all the ingredients needed to make a fresh, nutritious meal each week.
How long does each session last?
The course is 12 weeks. The first hour of each session is peer-to-peer support and the second hour is the optional courses.
How much does it cost?
Thanks to funding by Livewell Kent, this course is free!
When and where are the courses taking place?
Our next courses are taking place in Maidstone and Swale as follows:
Maidstone
Tuesday 5th January – 23rd March 9.30am to 11.30am – Salvation Army, 74-80 Union Street, Maidstone, ME14 1ED. Please note there is no parking available at the venue but there is a pay and display car park opposite.
Swale
Wednesday 6th January – 24th March 2.30pm to 4pm – The Meads Community Centre, 9 Emerald Cres, Sittingbourne ME10 5JJ
How do I book my place?
If you would like to join any of these courses, please register with Livewell Kent by completing their online referral form or calling 0800 5677699.
