Dr. Lori Brotto
Mindful Transitions: Integrating Psychological Skills for Mental and Sexual Health During Menopause
Join Dr. Lori Brotto for an evidence-based session on the impact of menopause on mood, cognition, and sexual health, and discover practical, guideline-recommended psychological and mindfulness strategies to support your clients.
Transitions: Integrating Psychological Skills for Mental and Sexual Health During Menopause
About the Session
The goal of this talk is to understand the impact of menopause on mood, cognition, and sexual health. Evidence-based and guideline recommended psychological treatments for these issues will be discussed. In addition, practical steps for integrating mindfulness-based approaches to addressing menopause-related sexual difficulties will be reviewed.
What you will learn:
Definitions: what is perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause and what are the most common symptoms and their prevalence.
How to determine whether mood, cognitive, and other mental health symptoms in midlife are associated with the perimenopause or not
The range and impact of sexual health symptoms during peri- and postmenopause
Evidence-based psychological and mindfulness-based strategies for managing mental and sexual health challenges
About Dr. Lori Brotto
Dr. Lori Brotto is a renowned figure in the field of women’s sexual health. As a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, she holds a Canada Research Chair, focusing on developing safe and accessible treatments for prevalent sexual concerns in women. Driven by a commitment to equity, she champions the use of digital health technologies to broaden access to these treatments.
Dr. Brotto also serves as the Executive Director for the Women’s Health Research Institute, with a mandate of advancing women’s health research. Her leadership supports nearly 700 members across the province of BC in their pursuit of knowledge across all aspects of women’s health.
Recognized for her expertise, Dr. Brotto frequently appears in the media, radio, and notable documentaries, including Netflix’s “The Principles of Pleasure” and the CBC Gem network’s “The Big Sex Talk” And most recently a Masterclass titled the “Magic of Menopause”. She has authored two mindfulness-focused books: “Better Sex Through Mindfulness” (2018) and “The Better Sex Through Mindfulness Workbook” (2022), both published by Greystone Publishing and the 2018 book appears in the New York Times top 8 sexual health books (2024). She has received a UBC Public Education Through Media award (2023).
Dr. Brotto believes in the power of personal stories and lived experiences to shape science. In her role as a Registered Psychologist in BC, she works with individuals and couples seeking to enhance their sexual well-being and navigate life’s transitions.
An advocate for women’s leadership, Dr. Brotto actively encourages young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and medicine (STEM). She engages with the public on social media platforms (@DrLoriBrotto and @ubcshr), where she continues to empower women and advance women’s sexual health research.