Wellbeing and Sexual Pleasure After Menopause

Description: By 2025, around 1.1 billion individuals will experience menopause, a stage marking the permanent end of ovarian function. Most begin this transition between ages 45 and 55, lasting about seven years. Menopause involves various hormonal and physiological changes, often accompanied by psychological symptoms, with sexual health concerns being particularly common. This session will help therapists understand the physical, emotional, relational, and sexual challenges of menopause. Participants will explore research-based methods to equip them with tools for supporting clients through this significant life phase. The session is about empowering individuals to navigate menopause with confidence and support.

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1271928

This event is sponsored by FMHCA, an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider. FMHCA NBCC Provider# 2058. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  FMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW – FMHCA CE Broker #: 50-748

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of menopause, including its symptoms, changes, and associated challenges. 
2. Participants will acquire practical techniques to assist individuals in managing their physical, emotional, relational, and sexual changes during menopause. 
3. Participants will be equipped to help their clients develop a sustainable action plan that empowers them to redefine and embrace their lives after menopause.

Dr. Sandra E. Pascual was born and raised in Argentina. Her journey has taken her to vibrant cities around the world, including Mexico City, Hong Kong, and Atlanta, due to her husband’s work. In 2022, she relocated to Boca Raton, which led her to obtain dual licenses in Georgia and Florida. Dr. Pascual earned her Master’s in Professional Counseling from Argosy University in Atlanta. In the early years of her career, she dedicated herself to providing counseling services at a clinic focused on underserved Hispanic communities. In 2013, Dr. Pascual returned to Mexico City and took a sabbatical year. As she reflects, “I was so bored that I needed to do something with my life. That’s when I discovered my true passion: sex therapy.” She completed a certification in sexuality at the Instituto de la Pareja in Mexico and shifted her practice to specialize in sex therapy for individuals and couples. Upon her return to the U.S., Dr. Pascual became an active participant in AASECT conferences. In 2018, she founded her private practice, Notus Professional Counseling, which transitioned to a fully virtual practice after the pandemic. After obtaining her AASECT certification in sex therapy, Dr. Pascual pursued a PhD in Clinical Sexology at the Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI). Her doctoral research focuses on sex after menopause, forming the foundation of her current work.