Checklist
Introduction to Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Format: Printable clinical checklist.
- Best for: Quick client self-assessment in or before session.
- Focus: Emotions.
- Author: Hal Baumchen, PsyD, LP, LADC.
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“Introduction to Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)” is a four-page homework assignment designed to help clients understand and manage the severe emotional and physical symptoms associated with PMDD. This resource provides a comprehensive overview of PMDD, highlighting its impact on daily life and its potential interaction with substance use. Through this assignment, clients are encouraged to reflect on their symptoms, explore the connection between PMDD and addiction, and develop strategies for managing both conditions. This material is an essential tool for those looking to improve their well-being by addressing the challenges of PMDD in a holistic manner.
Written by clinical psychologist Dr. Hal Baumchen, PsyD, LP, LADC, this printable PDF worksheet gives clinicians a practical, session-ready tool. The conversational, encouraging tone makes clinical concepts accessible to clients at any stage of therapy, while structured prompts keep the work focused and productive.
How clinicians use it: as an in-session exercise to open and structure discussion, as between-session homework to reinforce skills, as a progress tool to track growth over time, and as part of a treatment unit paired with the companion lesson and PowerPoint on this topic. Formatted for easy printing and immediate use in individual or group settings.
