This is a proposal for the formation of a support group for women experiencing the transitions associated with menopause. Menopause creates feelings of loss and uncertainty making it important to provide women a friendly environment to find answers to questions about this process. These meetings will assist the participants in creating a positive response to these changes resulting in a better adjustment period. This proposal provides the introductory framework necessary to create this group, including the rationale of the group, the process of group formation including selecting leaders and a meeting place as well as the outline of a standard meeting. An individual will be able to take the suggestions presented here and create a similar group if necessary. Introduction and Type of Group This proposal is to define the creation of a group dedicated to supporting women undergoing the transition of menopause. Menopause support groups are a great way to connect with people that are experiencing similar symptoms as their bodies go through this change. The group will provide additional support for women who are used to finding support from their families either there spouse, children or members of the extended family. During the transition of menopause it might not be possible to do so if they have not gone through these mental, hormonal and emotional changes that occur during menopause. The participant population for this group will be the leaders and co-leaders who will be women who have already gone through the majority of the changes associated with menopause. This will provide them with the necessary experience to lead the group and provide discussions for the women who have just entered this stage of their life. During this time women are experiencing many physical changes and would have an increased openness to advice and guidance from women who have experienced these changes. As women are also undergoing the process of redefining themselves in other ways this group will provide additional activities; these activities will assist the participants in finding new activities and friends to enjoy them with. They will be able to move past the image of mother or spouse and explore interests and hobbies that they might have neglected while raising their children. This group will assist the participants while they make these adjustments as well as finding sources of inspiration, new friends and possibly becoming somebody else’s source of inspiration. Menopause support groups offer a way to express and chart their journeys through this time as well as learn from the experiences of others. This support group environment allows women in this situation to feel less isolated during this transition. Rational Because menopause encompasses many transitions over a period of several years the age range of the women in this group will be diverse. When providing a service such as this to a diverse group of ages it is important that the content of the meetings and the actives is suitable for the majority of the participants. A secondary concern for a group of this type is that due to the changes that are occurring in a women’s body it often brings feelings of uncertainty and change. These feelings can produce volatile outbursts that could prove upsetting to other members of the group. As this period of life can be broken