Back to All Events

Mindful Menstruation: Nurturing Mental Well-being Through the Cycle

  • Decipher Counselling Art Therapy Studio 207 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC, V6B Canada (map)
 
 
 

Join us to reshape the narrative around the menstrual cycle. To honour our experiences, embrace its complexities, and foster a culture of compassion, inclusivity, empowerment, and excitement. Our mission is to provide an inclusive outlook on the menstrual cycle, cultivate acceptance and support, educate on its impact on mental health and empower us to navigate its natural ebbs and flows.

Mindful Menstruation offers a new perspective that celebrates and validates the diverse experiences of menstruation through the lens of nature.

Workshop Objectives:

  • Understand the menstrual cycle comprehensively.

  • Explore the cycle’s relationship with seasonal changes and its impact on mental well-being.

  • Learn practical tools to manage different cycle phases, focusing on the premenstrual phase and acknowledging PMDD and PME.

  • Promote wellness with a menstrual care framework rooted in pleasure and rest.

Who Should Attend: 

This workshop is open to individuals of all genders and backgrounds seeking to deepen their understanding of the menstrual cycle. It is particularly beneficial for those who have advocated for themselves in the medical system regarding mental or physical health related to their cycle.

Our workshop combines educational content, group dialogue, and practical exercises to foster engagement and learning.

Workshop Content:

  • Insights into the menstrual cycle and its connection to natural rhythms.

  • The psychological and physiological effects of different menstrual phases on mental health.

  • Effective self-care and community care strategies for each phase, emphasizing nurturing practices during the premenstrual period.

Benefits!

Participants can expect to:

  • Develop a deeper appreciation for the diversity of menstrual experiences.

  • Acquire actionable strategies for self-care and well-being throughout the menstrual cycle.

  • Feel empowered to embrace their individual journey with greater confidence and understanding.



Presenter Bio: 

Mackenzie St. Laurent [she/her] is a menstrual wellness counsellor who combines her lived experience with PMDD and endometriosis with her educational background in Psychology and Wellness Counselling. Her practice, mēnē cyclical wellness, aims to bridge the gap between what’s available and what’s possible in menstrual care.

At Decipher, we believe in dismantling and changing the conversation around health, including the menstrual cycle 🤎

 
 


FAQ:

Will this workshop be recorded?

The workshop will be recorded for those who cannot make it live to the virtual event. The only part that will not be recorded is the Q&A at the end.

Will there be notifications in case I miss the live?

We will be sending out notifications via email with the Zoom link, a week, 1 day and 1 hr prior to the workshop event!

Where will the proceeds go?

50% of proceeds go towards purchasing eSims to connect families in Gaza