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Hormonal shifts throughout a woman’s life can trigger mood swings, anxiety, insomnia, and attentional issues - often mistaken for mental health disorders.
Too often, misdiagnosis leaves girls and women frustrated, stigmatized, and without the right support.
Watch Kristine Spano, PsyD, expert in women’s mental health, for this comprehensive training that equips you with the knowledge and tools to identify and address these often misdiagnosed conditions.
Through an evidence-based lens, this course will equip you with actionable strategies to address hormonal conditions from Pre-Menstrual Syndrome to Menopause, as well as their impact on self-esteem, mood regulation, sex, gender dysphoria, appetite, chronic pain, and more. You will learn:
Plus, you’ll learn specialised skills and insights for diverse populations, including same-sex parents and transgender women.
Purchase now to gain the expertise you need to support your patients at every stage of life with sensitivity and skill.
Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships
All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.
PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This program is worth 6.5 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Women’s Mental Health Across the Lifespan (11.4 MB) | 110 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Women’s Mental Health Across the Lifespan - French (11.4 MB) | 110 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Women’s Mental Health Across the Lifespan - Italian (11.4 MB) | 110 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Women’s Mental Health Across the Lifespan - German (11.4 MB) | 110 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Women’s Mental Health Across the Lifespan - Spanish (11.4 MB) | 110 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Kristine V. Spano, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist based in Philadelphia, specializing in the treatment of adults (aged 18 and older) who are managing anxiety, depression, and various psychosocial stressors, including chronic illness, occupational challenges, and relationship dynamics. The core of her treatment approach focuses on the integration of mind and body, using an integrative method that incorporates mindfulness, trauma-informed principles, and sensorimotor psychotherapy.
Dr. Spano has a keen interest in integrative women’s mental health and frequently presents on topics related to hormonal conditions. Drawing from her personal experiences with PMDD, endometriosis, and early menopause, her lectures combine the latest research in women’s health with clinical expertise and deep empathy for those navigating hormonal challenges throughout their lives.
Dr. Spano earned a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and a master’s in education from Rutger’s University.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Kristine Spano has employment relationships with Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates and PCOM Center for Brief Therapy. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Kristine Spano is a member of the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists, the American Psychological Association, and the Pennsylvania Psychological Association.
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