Re-branding the Menopause - Welcoming the Change

Kerry Dolan

Hypnotic tools and techniques to help you navigate perimenopause and discover what's important to you about the second half of your life

A﻿nyone who's ever delivered a magic kiss to a small child knows the power of suggestion!T﻿his three week course is for anyone who wants to take charge of the narrative of their own life as they grow in wisdom, experience and beauty. There is an invitation during perimenopause to come home to yourself - an invitation that can get lost, if you don't take the time to listen to your needs and desires as well as acknowledging your unique strengths and gifts.A walk through the beauty aisle of your local chemist will tell you everything you need to know about our culture’s attitude to aging: with ‘anti-aging’, ‘age defying’, ‘anti-gravity’, ‘anti-wrinkle’ and ‘100% grey coverage’ emblazoned in bold fonts across the packaging of products marketed towards women of middle age and over – though you will rarely see them featured on the packaging – it is clear that women are not supposed to age. Couple that with the horror stories of hot flushes, wild tempers and diminishing mental faculties, it’s not surprising that many women approach the second half of their life with trepidation. Less widely reported is the news that many women will make the transition with few, if any, symptoms. Many women report ‘the years after menopause as a time of increased confidence and feelings of empowerment.’ (Mind Over Menopause, Leslee Kagan, M.S., N.P., Bruce Kessel, M.D. and Herbert Benson, M.D.). Every woman’s experience of menopause is unique and is influenced by a range of factors: genetics, cultural attitudes to aging, whether your menopause came on naturally and your physical and emotional well-being. Our menstruating years are shaped by domesticating hormones that are designed to encourage us to mate, procreate and take care of our families.As our hormones dwindle around peri-menopause, we often find that we are less patient, less biddable. The veil begins to drop and the needs, the hopes and the dreams we had forgotten come bubbling to the surface. This sudden waking up, particularly alongside the sometimes-challenging physical symptoms of menopause can feel a lot like madness, as each woman tries to make sense of this crazy transformation in her own way! And society, which much preferred us docile, is quick to reinforce this.Uma Dinsmore Tuli describes menopause as a super power that 'is only evident when we get together and realise that each woman’s perceived insanity is another aspect of herself coming to light.’ The taboos around menopause have kept us separate and played into the idea of the crazy middle-aged woman but as the taboos are broken down some women are finding that the menopause is, in fact, a gateway to a more authentic expression of themselves. Someone once told me that if you gently help a butterfly out of its chrysalis it will never fly. Apparently, the strength required to break out is a necessary trial, enabling it, ultimately, to take flight. Change can certainly be challenging and uncomfortable, especially as women are often meeting the menopause stressed, exhausted, unhealthy and unfulfilled, but what emerges can be spectacular.Join me to find out more about how you could take control of who you want to be with hypnosis.T﻿he course will cover:W﻿eek 1: Expectations - taking charge of the narrative around menopauseWeek 2: Grief and Loss - celebrating the life you've lived, making space for grief and letting go of that which no longer serves you W﻿eek 3: Stepping into the next stage of your life - reconnecting with and re-evaluating what's important to you*﻿ A weekly hypnosis track to listen to*﻿ Tools and techniques to support you *﻿ A safe space for you to reflect and explore*﻿ A weekly live group sessionW﻿hat my clients have to say about it:'﻿I was recommended Kerry. I had four amazing sessions with her and this sounds over the top but she has changed my every day life. I'm calmer, I sleep, I can focus better, my back pain has gone as I felt so much anxiety I was like a coiled spring. My children and the rest of my family have noticed the better change in me. I use the tools Kerry has taught me all the time. I was very skeptical about being hypnotised. I honestly thought it wouldn't work, but I was so wrong.'S﻿arah'After just one session, I feel calmer, more positive and on a more even keel. I have a new toolbox to help me cope with my feelings and anxieties, and am looking forward to treading my new path. (Kerry is a) wonderful, wise, kind woman who is brilliant at what she does.'Briony*﻿

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