Stress management…an invaluable insight into coping tools and strategies
This is such a useful episode to listen to not only to hear about coping with stress whilst going through the menopause but it also gives you fabulous insight into tools and strategies for every day life stresses.
We were delighted to be joined by the wonderful Dr Melanie Smith, an experienced clinical psychologist who specialises in this area.
Listen to hear how to combat the perfect storm that is often brewing for many women who are usually spinning multiple plates during this significant physical transition.
Chronic stress - when levels of stress are raised for prolonged periods this can have a long term impact on health and wellbeing…hear how to differentiate between everyday life stresses and the stress from the impact of menopausal symptoms. What does a bio-psycho-social approach really mean and understand why it’s not just about hormones and fixing hormones.
Mel beautifully explains how Cognitive Behaviour Therapy works and how it genuinely helps to manage stress levels. I know, one not to miss…
Guest: Principal Clinical Psychologist (chronic pain and MSK) at Salford Royal Hospital.
Specialises in Biopsychosocial Approaches to Menopause and is co-author (with Professor Myra Hunter) of Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats (A cognitive behavioural self-help guide to the menopause) and Living well through the Menopause (An evidence based cognitive behavioural guide).
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