Menopause is a natural stage of life, yet it often brings unexpected challenges—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Many individuals find themselves struggling with symptoms that impact their daily lives, relationships, and sense of self. Despite how common these experiences are, they can often feel isolating and misunderstood.
This 3-hour workshop, led by Helen McGillivray, offers a compassionate and practical approach to navigating menopause using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT is an evidence-based approach that promotes psychological flexibility and mindfulness. This helps individuals manage the changes they are facing with greater ease and confidence.
Helen brings over 25 years of clinical experience to this session, offering insights, tools, and real-life strategies to help you better understand and manage perimenopause and menopause.
In addition to Helen’s expertise, the workshop will feature a panel discussion with renowned Maltese experts, including a health psychologist, life coach, and genito-urinary specialist. Thus, offering a holistic perspective on caring for your well-being during this phase of life.
What You Will Gain from This Workshop:
- Understand menopause from a new perspective – Gain insights into the physical, emotional, and relational changes that occur and their impact on identity, work, and family roles.
- Learn practical strategies to manage symptoms – Develop tools to handle emotional and physical challenges such as mood swings, anxiety, and fatigue with greater resilience and self-compassion.
- Navigate hormonal shifts with confidence – Understand how menopause presents in the body and mind. Discover ways to embrace these changes with acceptance.
- Foster a values-based approach to living – Identify what truly matters to you and create a personalised action plan to enhance your well-being and life satisfaction.
- Experience ACT techniques first-hand – Engage in mindfulness exercises and acceptance practices designed to support you in finding balance and meaning during this transition.
You are not alone. Whether you're experiencing menopause yourself or supporting someone who is, this workshop will provide you with the tools, understanding, and support you need to move forward with confidence.
The workshop includes:
- A 2.5-hour interactive workshop with Helen McGillivray
- Group discussion with Helen McGillivray and a panel of experts.
- Practical exercises to try out during the session.
- Coffee breaks.
- Individuals going through perimenopause or menopause who want to better understand the changes they are experiencing and learn practical strategies to manage emotional and physical symptoms with confidence.
- Partners, family members, and friends who want to provide meaningful support to loved ones navigating menopause.
- Professionals supporting individuals going through menopause, such as life coaches and health practitioners, who wish to incorporate evidence-based strategies into their support practices.
Peace Band Club, Naxxar, Malta. Click here for the Location on Google Maps.
On International Women's Day!
Saturday, 8th March 2025, from 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
More Information
Helen McGillivray is a dedicated healthcare professional with over 25 years of experience helping people through life’s challenges. With a background in nursing, she has worked in various healthcare settings, supporting individuals facing physical and emotional difficulties.
For the past two decades, Helen has specialised in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and is accredited by the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). She has a deep passion for supporting women’s mental health, especially around the emotional and psychological challenges of perimenopause and menopause.
Helen has developed a practical approach using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an evidence-based method that helps individuals manage their symptoms with greater ease and confidence. Her workshops focus on providing simple yet effective strategies to help women navigate menopause with resilience, self-compassion, and a renewed sense of purpose.
In addition to her clinical work, Helen delivers workshops and training sessions on managing stress, emotional well-being, and adapting to life changes. She is also involved in various initiatives that aim to improve mental health support for women at different stages of life.
Helen is currently the Director of Compass Therapy and the Clinical Director of the mental health platform OKPositive, where she continues to support individuals in improving their mental well-being.
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