Premenstrual Disorders Disrupt Lives:

How to Become a Therapeutic Ally

Premenstrual Disorders including PMS & PMDD are often misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and minimized - yet, they can profoundly disrupt mood, cognition, relationships, and daily functioning. Learn how to reduce suffering and improve your clients' and students' quality of life.
Premenstrual Disorders

Join us via ZOOM

Thursday, May 7; 10 am - Noon ET

Course Objectives

Integrating lived experience with clinical expertise, the presenter sheds light on the realities of PMDD and equips clinicians with up-to-date knowledge and strategies to more effectively and compassionately respond to treat those living with Premenstrual Disorders.

  • Differentiate: Describe at least two key differences between Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD).

  • Assess: Identify two or more considerations that can be integrated into an intake protocol to improve socio-cultural responsiveness or diagnostic clarification for clients with a menstrual cycle.

  • Apply: Learn two evidence-based treatment options for that reduce isolation, stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms associated with PMDD.

  • Advocate: Recognize at least one advocacy step to disrupt menstrual health stigma or inequity as a mental healthcare professional.

Instructor

Monique Gonzalez, Psy.D

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Monique Gonzalez, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist who personally lives with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Dr. Gonzalez is passionate about elevating PMDD awareness and advocacy in the mental health profession. She is a professional community member of the International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD). Dr. Gonzalez has contributed to the PMDD Community Coalition (PCC), a collaborative of approximately 35 patient and professional stakeholders who convened to outline a strategic plan for patient-centered care and outcomes research. Dr. Gonzalez’s background includes trauma-informed therapeutic services for youth and families, neurodiverse learning, interdisciplinary collaboration in school settings, community education, and organizational/staff training. She holds speciality training in mindfulness based stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy, and is a certified Cultural Humility training facilitator. She holds a graduate degree from the California School of Professional Psychology with pre-doc clinical training from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and a post-doc fellowship at Tulane University School of Medicine.

This course is intended for psychologists, behavioral health and healthcare providers, school-based clinicians, and others providing care to those experiencing premenstrual challenges.

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