When Hormones Hijack the Mood: Supporting Women Through Perimenopause and Menopause (2HR) Presented by Liz Sakatos, LCMHC, LPC-MHSP

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When Hormones Hijack the Mood: Supporting Women Through Perimenopause and Menopause (2HR)

$32.00

Course Description

Perimenopause and menopause are significant transitional phases in a woman’s life, yet
they remain under-discussed and frequently misunderstood in clinical practice. This
course provides mental health professionals with an overview of the psychological,
emotional, and physical impacts of perimenopause and menopause on women’s mental
health. Participants will learn to assess for menopause-related influences during client
evaluations, integrate targeted therapeutic interventions, and build referral networks to
support holistic care.

Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:

Identify common and uncommon mental health symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause.
Apply effective assessment tools and clinical questions to evaluate menopausal influences on client symptoms.
Utilize evidence-based interventions to support women navigating perimenopause and menopause, while integrating psychoeducation and community-based referrals into treatment planning.

Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 Clinical education training.

Course Instructor: Liz Sakatos, LCMHC, LPC-MHSP

Recording Date: 06/13/2025

Course Format

Recorded Live Webinar with downloadable presentation slides and/or handouts, evaluation, and a required quiz. The learner is required to pass with a 70% or higher to achieve the CE certificate of completion. The learner is able to reset the test until a satisfactory score is achieved. CE Training Workshops, LLC, provider #1770, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 8/2/2022 – 8/2/2025. CE Training Workshops, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE Training Workshops, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. System Requirements: Firefox, Chrome, Brave, Safari, Edge on any modern operating system (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS). A desktop browser is recommended. We do not provide support resources for issues encountered using a mobile device. For more information about our policies and board approval statements, please visit our FAQS page.

Meet Your Facilitator

Liz Sakatos, LCMHC, LPC-MHSP has over 15 years of experience helping adults navigate toxic family dynamics, unhealthy relationships, and the challenges of anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD. She is certiﬁed in Psychological First Aid and trained in Culturally Informed Trauma Treatment, Compassion Fatigue for Professionals, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. Licensed in Tennessee and North Carolina, Liz also has specialized training in CBT for race-based stress and culturally informed trauma.

With extensive experience in clinical leadership, mentoring, and education, Liz has successfully led large teams of full-time and contract providers while collaborating across departments to develop scalable solutions for operational challenges. She specializes in guiding clinicians to elevate their skills, improve service delivery, and create sustainable balance in their private practices.
Originally from New Jersey, Liz has settled in Tennessee with her family. She describes herself as compassionate and understanding—yet direct, with a dash of irreverent humor.

Syllabus

Introduction

Overview of the psychological and physiological changes associated with perimenopause and menopause
Discuss the importance of clinician awareness and informed assessment when addressing this stage of life
Highlight the intersection between hormonal changes and emotional well-being

Objective 1: Identify Common and Uncommon Mental Health Symptoms Associated with Perimenopause and Menopause

Define perimenopause and menopause within a clinical context
Recognize both common and less frequently discussed symptoms (e.g., mood changes, cognitive fog, irritability, anxiety, depression)
Understand diagnostic challenges and the risk of misattributing symptoms to other mental health conditions
Identify key mental health symptoms influenced by hormonal transitions

Objective 2: Apply Effective Assessment Tools and Clinical Questions to Evaluate Menopausal Influences on Client Symptoms

Review assessment considerations for distinguishing menopausal influences from primary mental health disorders
Develop and apply targeted clinical questions to explore symptom onset, severity, and functional impact
Integrate biopsychosocial factors into assessment and treatment planning

Objective 3: Utilize Evidence-Based Interventions to Support Women Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause

Incorporate psychoeducation to help clients understand the physiological and emotional aspects of menopause
Apply Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques for managing mood, anxiety, and cognitive changes
Integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles to enhance psychological flexibility
Implement mindfulness-based interventions for self-regulation and stress reduction
Identify and connect clients to community-based supports and referral resources

Summary and Q&A

Review the major clinical takeaways and intervention strategies
Facilitate participant reflection on assessment and treatment best practices
Provide resources for ongoing professional learning and client support