Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) - An Integrated OT Approach

Workshop Duration: 1.5 hours

Cost: $90.00

Do you notice clients experiencing sharp mood shifts that repeat each month?

Do you question whether these patterns indicate PMDD and how to respond?

If you want clearer guidance on recognising cyclical distress and using practical OT strategies, this workshop is for you.

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What will you learn?

What PMDD is, how it differs from PMS and the functional impact it has across occupational domains
How to recognise and track patterns in mood, cognition and sensory tolerance that align with the menstrual cycle
How to apply emotional regulation theory in the context of PMDD, including tools for interoceptive awareness and sensory modulation
Practical strategies to support clients with planning, pacing, communication and self-advocacy through their cycle
How to work collaboratively with GPs, psychologists and other health professionals to create consistent and compassionate care
Real-world examples and case discussions to help you integrate strategies into your own practice

Who is this workshop for?

Occupational Therapists supporting teens or adults who experience emotional and cognitive dysregulation
Clinicians working in mental health, women’s health, community or private practice settings
OTs who want a more holistic and evidence-informed understanding of how cycle-based conditions affect function

Why attend?

Build foundational knowledge of a condition that is often under-recognised and misdiagnosed
Learn how to support clients in daily life – not just symptom management
Gain confidence to address PMDD within the OT scope and work collaboratively across disciplines
Walk away with tools, language and strategies to enhance quality of life and occupational engagement for those navigating PMDD

What's included?

Gain online access to the workshop – live workshops are delivered via Zoom, while self-paced options include access to recorded sessions
Download workshop slides and any resources provided by the presenter
Enjoy six months of access to the recording and resources via your Verve OT Learning Library
Receive a certificate of completion for your CPD records, available via email upon completion of the workshop

About the Presenter

Emma Ketley is a UK-born, late-diagnosed Neurodivergent professional who brings radical honesty and lived experience to her work. Currently navigating perimenopause and chronic pain, Emma embraces her ADHD-ish nature, including frequent hair changes, which she kindly flags ahead of sessions for those who prefer predictability.

Proudly described as a “rebel” and a “disruptor,” Emma no longer tries to fit in. She knows exactly where she belongs. She is an openly Neurodivergent dual-qualified practitioner, working as both a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) informed and Medicare-endorsed Mental Health Occupational Therapist, and as an International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited ADHD Coach.

Emma has been running her solo practice "Enriched by Experience" since 2019 and works exclusively with adults. Her approach is trauma-informed and grounded in respect for the fierce sensitivity, doubt and insight that often accompany lived experiences of trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder and Neurodivergence. She holds space for challenge, change and compassion, all at once.

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What Are Others Saying?

"A really useful additional lens to add to my practice. The workshop was engaging and provided a number of useful resources and links to incorporate immediately. Access to the slides was incredibly helpful as I have just reviewed them and checked out links and resources. My brain gets full during workshops so it is essential for my learning to be able to revisit the information."

Kylie D, Occupational Therapist

"The presenter was extremely knowledgeable in the topic. She was clear in her ideas and information presented."