Championing the Menopause
Menopause courses for businesses and organisations.
What is a Championing the Menopause course?
This interactive and engaging course is designed to train Menopause Champions to effectively support menopause initiatives in the workplace. Through three sessions spaced over a 12-week period, participants will gain subject matter expertise, build confidence, and learn best practices for providing guidance and support. The course emphasizes the role of Menopause Champions as trusted resources who promote a culture of openness, respect and understanding, ultimately contributing to the organisation’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) goals. Champions will gain the skills needed to start conversations, provide support and confidently guide colleagues toward internal and external resources, ensuring that menopause initiatives remain impactful and relevant.
Course objectives
- Define the Role and Boundaries of a Menopause Champion: Understand the responsibilities and boundaries of the Menopause Champion role in the workplace.
- Gain Knowledge on Menopause and Its Effects: Learn about the physical, emotional and social impacts of menopause and how it may affect work, home and social life.
- Support and Signpost Effectively: Develop the skills to offer support, guidance and referral resources to colleagues, fostering a supportive and empathetic workplace.
- Engage in Sensitive Conversations: Practice initiating and sustaining respectful and open discussions about menopause, building a culture of trust and understanding.
- Equip with Tools and Best Practices: Learn practical tools and best practices for supporting colleagues, themselves and loved ones through menopause.
- Drive Meaningful Change in Workplace Culture: Actively contribute to the organisation’s EDIB objectives by supporting menopause initiatives that promote inclusivity and understanding.
Who is it for?
This course is available for all employees.
Format
This course can be held onsite at your place of work or online.