How do I know? I’m a mum too! Through my own experience of matrescence, and in working with mothers over many years, I have seen and experienced the full range of emotions that can be experienced in the day-to-day work of mothering our children. Whether that be anger, frustration, guilt, joy, worry, excitement, grief, anxiety, overwhelming love and overwhelming sadness, I’ve seen it all.
For me, that has meant:
I understand that each mother’s experience is deeply personal and ever-evolving. That being said, there are some common themes which mothers face and my training has included exploring some of the themes and theories which explain these universal themes. Whether you’re a new mum trying to find your footing or an experienced mother going through a transition, my goal is to help you embrace this season with confidence and resilience. Together, we can navigate with compassion, understanding, and guidance.
The exercises I bring, and theories I share, come from some really special courses I’ve attended over the years. My first coaching training was actually in the context of supporting infant sleep (Holistic Sleep Coaching, with Lyndsey Hookway, IBCLC), a role close to my heart as the mother of a first born who stole my sleep for two years. This course focused on the importance of looking holistically at any challenge, and I believe is important in all facets of life. Nothing happens in a vacuum and one aspect of our lives affects all others.
Through other participants on that course I discovered the work of sociologist Sophie Brock, PhD. I completed her Motherhood Studies Practitioner certification, a deep dive into the ways living in our current society affects our experience of mothering and motherhood, and why this will vary from person to person depending on their unique circumstances.
Next I completed Mama Rising Facilitator training with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz, a matrescence activist based in Australia. At the core of this training was a programme of self-exploration of the experience of motherhood which forms much of the basis of my framework today. Having completed the process myself, I understand how transformative such work can be.
How we can work together:
Would you like to take the first step towards an empowered matrescence journey? Schedule a complimentary chat here. Together, let’s embrace the transformative power of motherhood and create a life that nurtures both you and your children.
