Say It As It Is
A Drop In Group
For new mothers of infants and children up to four
This group invites mothers, or anyone in the mothering role, to join together to share their experience of being a mother in a caring, non-judgemental and safe setting. It is designed to provide support, education and counselling so you, as a mother, can work through your feelings.
The purpose would be to:
- give time and space to reflect on you rather than the baby
- realise that feelings both good and bad are normal
- realise that you are not alone
- make friends and extend support networks
- acknowledge the value of your role, the demands and what you have achieved
- emotionally heal from difficult events and labour experiences
- explore how unattended feelings or needs can lead to unhealthy behaviour, thinking or feelings
- support you in the changes that so often occur in your relationships with your partner, family and friends
- support you in your relationship with your baby
- understand yourself as a parent in the light of how you were looked after as a child
The possible benefits of the group include getting more enjoyment out of being a mum, feeling supported and normal, developing better self caring strategies, feeling less stressed or depressed having a more secure relationship with your baby and working through big changes with your partner and family.
To see comments made by mothers of a Postnatal Feelings session that I run in local health centres click here.
The group will be held on Mondays 10 - 11.15am in East Worthing.
If you wish to bring babies under 9 months please do so. Over this age childcare arrangements are necessary. If this is an obstacle please talk this through with us.
This is a new group so introductory price is £5 and starts on 8th June 2009.
If you are interested please give us a ring
on 01903 230484 or email
me