Are you a support worker looking to expand your knowledge and skills in providing menstrual support? Our latest training is designed just for you!
📍 Course Overview
This on-demand Menstruation Support Training is designed for disability support workers seeking to build confidence, knowledge, and practical skills in supporting people with disability with menstruation. The course provides inclusive, empathetic, and evidence-informed guidance to support menstrual health in a way that respects dignity, autonomy, and individual needs.
Delivered by Sarah McCluskey, an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner and Psychologist, this training breaks down the complexities of menstruation into clear, accessible modules. The content explores the physical, emotional, and social aspects of menstrual health, with a strong focus on practical strategies that can be applied in everyday support settings.
Course Modules:
- Understanding Menstruation and the Menstrual Cycle
- Anatomy and physiology: The biological purpose of menstruation.
- Breaking down the menstrual cycle: Week-by-week emotional and physical changes.
- Variation in cycles: What is normal, and when to seek medical advice.
- Menstrual Symptoms and Their Impact
- Common symptoms during different phases of the cycle.
- Emotional, physical, and behavioral changes.
- Tools for identifying and tracking symptoms.
- Managing Menstruation
- Overview of period products: Pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and period underwear.
- Hygiene best practices and avoiding risks like Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS).
- Pain management techniques: Medication, heat packs, and natural remedies.
- Supporting Menstrual Health for People with Disabilities
- Adapting menstrual support to individual needs and preferences.
- Effective communication and consent when discussing menstrual care.
- Encouraging independence where possible.
- Cycle Regulation and Contraception Options
- Overview of contraceptive methods: Pills, IUDs, implants, injections, and their effects on menstruation.
- Benefits and potential side effects for individuals with disabilities.
- Common Menstrual Health Conditions
- Spotlight on endometriosis, PCOS, dysmenorrhea, and more.
- Identifying red flags and understanding when to refer to medical professionals.
- Empathy and Awareness
- Addressing stigma around menstruation.
- Supporting emotional regulation and comfort during periods.
- The importance of listening and validating experiences.
👥 Who Is This Course For?
This menstruation support training is suitable for:
- Disability support workers
- Educators and caregivers supporting people with disability or neurodivergent individuals
- Anyone seeking practical, respectful guidance in supporting menstrual health in disability contexts
🎯 What You’ll Gain
By completing this course, participants will gain:
- Practical tools and resources to confidently support menstrual health needs
- A clear understanding of menstruation and the menstrual cycle
- Strategies to manage symptoms and support quality of life
- Improved skills in communication, empathy, consent, and individualised support planning
This training is intended as an introductory guide to menstruation and menstrual support and does not replace medical advice or clinical care.
Upon completion of the training, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
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