I am writing to ask for your opinion on potential PMDD support/counseling services. I am a Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Counselors in my field specialize in working with and on behalf of persons with disabilities. You may or may not feel you meet the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) definition of disability, but I know that when I had PMDD, I did. Whether or not you feel you do meet this definition, I am guessing you might find some support useful. I am taking steps towards beginning my own practice/business that would provide services via the phone and potentially through other means. Now that I am PMDD free, I have much more time and energy and continue to have the desire to assist other women and their families in dealing with this disorder.

Potential services:
Support/counseling (general)
Support/counseling for adjustment to chronic illness
Self-advocacy/self-efficacy skills (raising self-advocacy)
Coping strategies/plans
Education & Identification (education about PMDD, disabilities, psychosocial adaptation to chronic illness, potential state services, helpful resources, etc.)
Maybe educational packets or consults with family members.
Employment related issues

It is my hope that by offering these services I would also be validating the very important point of this being a legitimate, not “all in our head” illness. Not only for persons purchasing services, but for their family members, friends, and the medical community.

I would love some feedback on this if you’re willing. Tell me what you need. I’m listening…

Thanks!

Jennifer