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Motherhood Groups

Finding you: I’m not just a mum!

At Rise & Thrive Psychology we believe that all mothers should be given the opportunity to thrive in their role as a mother and not at the expense of their personal identity. In a nurturing environment we teach you skills and strategies to reconnect with yourself to increase your confidence in your role as a mother, bring clarity to your decision making, and promote calmness within yourself. We specifically aim to promote emotional wellbeing, during the period known as ‘matrescence’* and including the early childhood phase. Adjusting to motherhood is difficult, but we are all capable. We believe that making mistakes is healthy, it is how we deal with these mistakes that can make a significant difference.  

Over 6 weeks you will learn skills such as grounding, mindfulness, journaling and self-reflection to promote emotional wellbeing. 

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Each session is 2 hours in duration.

* As defined by Alexandra Sacks, MD, Psychiatrist, New York – as being the “developmental transition into motherhood.” https://www.ted.com/speakers/alexandra_sacks

Workshop Outline

Key Topics Covered Over the 6 weeks:

 

Who was I? 

You will be encouraged to think about yourself as a whole person (more than being a mother), and to step back from your role as a mother and look at all the different parts of yourself.

 

Who am I now? Who do I think I should be?

Considering your history and experiences, you are encouraged to explore how your past, matrescence (the process of becoming a mother), and your role models have influenced your identity as a mother. 

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Self care

You are encouraged to identify your needs and wants and start making a plan to ensure these needs are consistently met to promote wellbeing.

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Taming your 'mum-rage'

Learn how to manage the emotional mental load. You are encouraged to identify your emotional triggers and learn how to respond appropriately. Specifically understanding triggers and strategies for anger management - this includes the concept of 'mum rage'.

 

Self acceptance, self compassion and growth mindset

Given everything you have learnt about yourself over the previous weeks, this session focuses on accepting and being kind to yourself as you make changes within your life.

 

Moving forward - where to now?

Apply the strategies and insights gained to move toward positive change and maintenance plan to achieve mental wellbeing.

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*DISCLAIMER: This workshop series is psycho-education, it is not appropriate for complex mental and psycho-social health needs (i.e., substance misuse, family violence, or suicidal). This is not a ‘mother’s group’ or ‘play group’ for children – the focus is predominantly on the woman herself.  

Brainstorming

Workshop series is run once per term

The 6 week program includes 2 hours per week

 

Cost: $800* 

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*$44.10 medicare rebate per session if eligible under a Mental Health Care Plan obtained from your GP. 

TERM 2 Dates:

Wednesdays 10am-12noon

1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th May & 5th June

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TERM 3 Dates:

Wednesdays 10am-12noon

24th, 31st July & 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th August

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TERM 4 Dates:

Wednesdays 10am-12noon

9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th October & 13th, 20th November

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