Practical details:
This is a bi-monthly group for mothers (starting from
30th September), delivered on zoom and in English.
Is this
group for me?
It is open to mothers and those who identify as such at
each stage of this journey. It is for those of you who
desire to conceive; go through IVF; those of you who are
pregnant, new mothers or more matured ones. Those of you
whose children have left the nest and those of you who
want to create a nest. This group is a space where you
can get closer and explore what it means for you to be a
mother.
Why
this group?
Becoming a mother is a life changing event. Up to 1 in 5
new mothers will experience mental health issues at
various stages of this journey. The impact on women’s
mental health is extensive and it’s not limited to the
perinatal period (the weeks immediately before and
immediately after birth). Indeed, women’s health is
highly impacted in its various aspects for a long - and
sometimes never-ending – time frame. We can think about
the demands on women’s body, the physical change in
one’s body; the struggle with birth; the new biological
and physiological rhythm impacting carers of a baby. We
should also count societal and cultural pressures, in
terms of maternity leave and career prospects. Even
family pressure is often registered as a detrimental
factor’s for mothers. Supporting a mother means
supporting the whole family. Indeed, cared for mothers
often raise cared for children and sustain healthier
relationship.
How is
the session structured?
Each session lasts 90 minutes. We will explore topics on
motherhood and discuss with the aim of stimulating group
and self-reflection.
Aims:
Mothers who are interested in self-awareness and
personal growth can continue attending regular sessions
where the therapeutic frame will be held and protected
by the facilitators. Discussions and reflections will be
facilitated by two qualified facilitators who will also
hold the therapeutic frame and the required safety and
confidentiality.
This is a
therapeutic space which means that those who are
interested and committed in bringing themselves and
their feeling to the shared space of the group will find
listening, support, exploration and understanding which
can lead to increase awareness and healing.