Events
At IAPMD, events are more than dates on a calendar—they’re opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together. Whether expert-led webinars, live Q&As, awareness campaigns, or community meetups, each event is designed to inform, empower, and support individuals affected by PMDD and PME and the professionals who care for them.
IAPMD has been a trusted global resource for over a decade, offering evidence-based information and building a community across 100+ countries. Our events reflect that same commitment—creating inclusive, accessible spaces where questions are answered, stories are shared, and progress is made.
Check back regularly for upcoming engagement opportunities, or explore our event archives to revisit past sessions filled with expert insight and lived experience.
The Brenda Webinars - PMDD And The Partner
Living with PMDD can be incredibly challenging, not just for the individual but for their partner as well. This event, which will be co-chaired by Aaron Kinghorn (from Hope PMDD) and Chandra Skye (www.strollingskye.com) will explore the struggles faced by couples when one partner has PMDD and offer guidance on how to navigate these difficulties together.
PMDD can create significant strain in relationships, from mood swings and emotional volatility to physical symptoms that can disrupt daily life. We’ll dive into the difficulties that partners may face, including feeling helpless, confused, or unsure how to support their loved one during episodes. We’ll explore the emotional toll on both partners, the challenges of communication, and how to maintain intimacy and understanding despite the chaos.
Through real-life experiences, hearing from both a partner (Aaron) and patients (Nichole and Chandra) participants will gain practical strategies for coping with the emotional ups and downs of PMDD, strengthening their bond, and maintaining a healthy, supportive relationship.
Cycle Tracking for PMDD and PME - Part 1
Learn to track your cycle to decode hormonal patterns, manage PMDD, and gain clarity on treatment and emotional well-being.
Cycle Tracking for PMDD and PME
Part 1: Unlocking Hormones, Health, and What Truly Matters
"Knowing your body is the first step to building support."
When: May 20, 2025, from 4 PM - 5:30 PM ET
Ticket Price: $20.00 + Eventbrite fees
Recommended Reading: The Cycle Book
Join IAPMD, Laura Federico, and Morgan Miller, for this two-part series!
Part 1 of this empowering workshop is designed to support you in better understanding your body. We will learn to identify hormonal phases, the role of hormones in our bodies, the systemic and historical limitations that necessitate self-advocacy, how to cycle track in an inclusive and whole-body manner, and how to use the data we gather during cycle tracking to best support ourselves.
We will explore how the hormonal cycle interacts with mood, sexuality, and emotions, and how shame, stigma, and dismissal may contribute to undue distress. We will explore practical pathways to body literacy, de-pathologize hormonal shifts, and co-create safe and affirming spaces for you to reconnect with your body on your own terms.
Author Bios:
Laura Federico is a psychotherapist and AASECT-certified sex and relationship therapist in private practice.
Morgan Miller is a certified professional midwife, lactation consultant, activist, and birth center founder in private practice.
Want to learn more about Laura and Morgan? Click here!
Ready to dive in? ✨ Grab your copy of the book here!
Each session must be purchased separately. Reserve your space for Part 2.
Cycle Tracking for PMDD and PME - Part 2
Cycle Tracking for PMDD and PME
Part 2: Cycle Tracking for PMDD - Charting for Insight, Advocacy, and Healing
"Track your cycle, understand your symptoms, and advocate for the care you deserve."
When: May 27, 2025, from 4 PM - 5:30 PM ET
Ticket Price: $20.00 + Eventbrite fees
Recommended Reading: The Cycle Book
Join IAPMD, Laura Federico, and Morgan Miller, in Part 2 of this supportive, practical workshop designed to help you decode your body’s patterns. We will explore how tracking your cycle can provide powerful insight into the hormonal shifts and emotional fluctuations that impact your well-being. We will get specific about ways to track PMDD symptoms to best evaluate your chosen treatment options and gain clarity.
You’ll learn to identify key biomarkers, understand the phases of your cycle, and discover how charting can become a tool for self-advocacy when navigating systems of care (and educating providers about your PMDD). We highlight how tracking can help pinpoint when the hormonal shift occurs which would indicate to you the start of PMDD symptoms in that cycle, giving you a longer runway to plan for support and care for your wellbeing.
Author Bios:
Laura Federico is a psychotherapist and AASECT-certified sex and relationship therapist in private practice.
Morgan Miller is a certified professional midwife, lactation consultant, activist, and birth center founder in private practice.
Want to learn more about Laura and Morgan? Click here!
Ready to dive in? ✨ Grab your copy of the book here!
PMD Community Series: Week 4 — Breathwork for PMDD
Struggling with the emotional turbulence of PMDD? This four-week workshop series with Amy Sergeant is designed to guide you through a journey of acceptance, awareness, self-compassion, and breathwork—empowering you with practical tools to navigate your cycle with greater ease.
Each week builds upon the last, creating a holistic approach to managing PMDD with more resilience and self-kindness. Join us and take the first step toward greater emotional balance.
Sessions will be recorded and shared with those who register.
Tickets are $20 per session.
You must register for each week individually to reserve your space.
Disclaimer: This event is for educational purposes and is not intended as medical advice. IAPMD does not endorse, sponsor, or encourage your use of the information or services presented and we accept no liability for the content. Please consult your trusted health professionals and your own values and beliefs when making decisions about your treatment and care.
PMDD and Mental Health: Breaking the Cycle of Shame and Self-Blame
PMDD doesn't just impact your body - it deeply affects your self-perception, emotions, and mental health. Many people with PMDD experience guilt, shame, and self-blame, feeling as though they’re failing when symptoms take over.
This session will explore why PMDD affects self-worth and how to break free from the cycle of negative self-talk. Through guided reflection, we’ll attempt to reframe unhelpful thoughts and separate your identity from your symptoms.
PMDD: Finding Power through Poetry, the Planet, & Going Public
Join us for this powerful session, where author and wilderness facilitator Michelle Latvala shares nourishing and practical strategies from the planet & poetry to help navigate PMDD from her own decades-long experience.
Disclaimer: This event is for educational purposes and is not intended as medical advice. IAPMD does not endorse, sponsor, or encourage your use of the information or services presented and we accept no liability for the content. Please consult your trusted health professionals and your own values and beliefs when making decisions about your treatment and care.
PMD Community Series: Week 3 — Self-Compassion for PMDD
Struggling with the emotional turbulence of PMDD? This four-week workshop series with Amy Sergeant is designed to guide you through a journey of acceptance, awareness, self-compassion, and breathwork—empowering you with practical tools to navigate your cycle with greater ease.
Each week builds upon the last, creating a holistic approach to managing PMDD with more resilience and self-kindness. Join us and take the first step toward greater emotional balance.
Sessions will be recorded and shared with those who register.
Tickets are $20 per session.
You must register for each week individually to reserve your space.
Disclaimer: This event is for educational purposes and is not intended as medical advice. IAPMD does not endorse, sponsor, or encourage your use of the information or services presented and we accept no liability for the content. Please consult your trusted health professionals and your own values and beliefs when making decisions about your treatment and care.
PME/PMDD Workplace Protections
With a Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology and SHRM-CP certification, Amanda Shea brings a wealth of experience in HR leadership, education, and advocacy. She currently serves as a non-profit HR Director, ensuring strategic people management and organizational success. As an Adjunct HR Professor, Amanda is passionate about mentoring future HR professionals and sharing her expertise in workforce development. She is the current Secretary Board Director for IAPMD.
Premenstrual Disorders 101: A Primer for Psychologists
One of our key mandates is to arm clinicians with the most up-to-date information to inform the timely and appropriate diagnosis and treatment of premenstrual disorders. In light of this goal, we have organized the following event for professionals and trainees.
During this event, trainees will:
Learn how to recognize, assess, and diagnose premenstrual disorders
Become familiar with current treatment guidelines
Gain tips on how to tailor your psychotherapeutic approach to premenstrual disorders
Receive a certificate of attendance
NOTE: This event is intended for researchers and healthcare professionals.
PMD Community Series: Week 2 — Becoming the Observer
Struggling with the emotional turbulence of PMDD? This four-week workshop series with Amy Sergeant is designed to guide you through a journey of acceptance, awareness, self-compassion, and breathwork—empowering you with practical tools to navigate your cycle with greater ease.
Each week builds upon the last, creating a holistic approach to managing PMDD with more resilience and self-kindness. Join us and take the first step toward greater emotional balance.
Sessions will be recorded and shared with those who register.
Tickets are $20 per session.
You must register for each week individually to reserve your space.
Disclaimer: This event is for educational purposes and is not intended as medical advice. IAPMD does not endorse, sponsor, or encourage your use of the information or services presented and we accept no liability for the content. Please consult your trusted health professionals and your own values and beliefs when making decisions about your treatment and care.
PMDD Emergency Toolkit: Preparing for Difficult Days
Living with PMDD means navigating unpredictable and often overwhelming symptoms - but what if you had a plan in place for the toughest days?
Session will be recorded and shared with those who register!
Disclaimer: This event is for educational purposes and is not intended as medical advice. IAPMD does not endorse, sponsor, or encourage your use of the information or services presented and we accept no liability for the content. Please consult your trusted health professionals and your own values and beliefs when making decisions about your treatment and care.
PMD Community Series: Week 1 — Acceptance for PMDD
Struggling with the emotional turbulence of PMDD? This four-week workshop series with Amy Sergeant is designed to guide you through a journey of acceptance, awareness, self-compassion, and breathwork—empowering you with practical tools to navigate your cycle with greater ease.
Each week builds upon the last, creating a holistic approach to managing PMDD with more resilience and self-kindness. Join us and take the first step toward greater emotional balance.
Sessions will be recorded and shared with those who register.
Tickets are $20 per session.
You must register for each week individually to reserve your space.
Disclaimer: This event is for educational purposes and is not intended as medical advice. IAPMD does not endorse, sponsor, or encourage your use of the information or services presented and we accept no liability for the content. Please consult your trusted health professionals and your own values and beliefs when making decisions about your treatment and care.