At the crossroads of my life--a holistic prevention and health promotion program.

Abstract

A number of women experience difficulties during the climacteric related to the major change they are undergoing (i.e. physical, psychological, social and familial). These difficulties are often linked to negative attitudes and misunderstanding concerning the phenomena involved. This article describes a holistic prevention and health promotion program aimed at women aged 40 to 55. The program, in the form of an awareness-raising group, addresses the physical and psychological aspects of this period in a women's life, and presents participants with avenues to greater autonomy and better overall health. The organizational and evaluation aspects of the program are also presented.