Journey Into Motherhood: Conscious Conversations for Women in Transition
Journey into Motherhood is a space for new mothers to explore the terrain of motherhood from the perspective of transition. Becoming a mother is a rite of passage, and with it comes many changes in women’s bodies, in their relationships, in their roles, and in their sense of self. Although these deep changes can be incredibly joyful and transformative, they can also leave a woman feeling disoriented, disconnected and mourning the loss of the woman who once was.
Over the course of this five-week series and in a supportive community of women, participants will have the opportunity to connect with other mothers, share stories, and work through some of the changes associated with this new stage in their lives.
Through a combination of guided discussion, practical exercises, and purposeful ritual, women will work through some of the feelings associated with both the joys and losses of this time in their lives, learn new practices for healing and self-care, and discover their new emerging identity as Mother.
For women in the first year of motherhood. Babies under one also welcome. Contact me for details about the next series.
Over the course of this five-week series and in a supportive community of women, participants will have the opportunity to connect with other mothers, share stories, and work through some of the changes associated with this new stage in their lives.
Through a combination of guided discussion, practical exercises, and purposeful ritual, women will work through some of the feelings associated with both the joys and losses of this time in their lives, learn new practices for healing and self-care, and discover their new emerging identity as Mother.
For women in the first year of motherhood. Babies under one also welcome. Contact me for details about the next series.
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Exploring the Transition Into Motherhood ~ A Five-Week Series:Week 1: Building Trust & Safety Week 2: The Inner & Outer Critics Week 3: Letting Go of the Old Identity Week 4: Creating Your Circle of Support Week 5: Defining & Embracing Your New Identity |
Leigh's Experience
"I had the immense pleasure of being a part of the Journey to Motherhood circles hosted by Kristen Roderick and Jennifer Elliott. I can't recommend these sacred, kind and helpful circles enough. In the throes of new motherhood I often felt overwhelmed and isolated compounded by lack of sleep. Kristen and Jennifer offered such a kind and supportive space for moms to share their joys and difficulties at a time of great transition. It was so great to know that other amazing moms were going through the same emotions I was. Kristen and Jennifer offered a space to simply be and even offered to hold the babies :) I would happily and swiftly join again."
~ Leigh Bowen, Founder of Windy Feather Healing
Circle Hosts
Kristen Roderick is a Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant with a Masters degree in Social Work and an Undergraduate degree in Women’s Studies. She has been working in the field of women’s issues and women’s empowerment for nearly 20 years, and spent 12 of those as a researcher-evaluator and community educator in nonprofits. Through her business, Spirit Moving Narrative Consulting, she focuses on the power of personal storytelling in the transitions of women's lives, providing custom ceremonies & rituals, courses, women's circles, and transition consulting to women of all ages who are looking for meaning and purpose in the throes of major change. Her popular blog and facebook page follow her personal journey through the process of transition, and she is currently working on her first book project, exploring women’s experiences of midlife. She and her husband are thrilled to be expecting their first child in January.
Jennifer Elliott has spent much of her working life supporting and nurturing expectant families and new mothers. She worked for many years as a birth doula, supporting women in over 100 births in Toronto hospitals and homes. She now focuses on teaching prenatal classes, including HypnoBirthing classes. As a member of the Faculty of the HypnoBirthing Institute she trains new HypnoBirthing Instructors. As a hypnosis practitioner she assists new mothers and others to adapt and thrive during challenging transitions. Jennifer has written many articles on pregnancy and birth and previously hosted a Mothers' discussion group. Jennifer offers HypnoBirthing classes in her home in Riverdale. She is blessed with a loving partner, two fascinating adult children and a dog with character.
Jennifer Elliott has spent much of her working life supporting and nurturing expectant families and new mothers. She worked for many years as a birth doula, supporting women in over 100 births in Toronto hospitals and homes. She now focuses on teaching prenatal classes, including HypnoBirthing classes. As a member of the Faculty of the HypnoBirthing Institute she trains new HypnoBirthing Instructors. As a hypnosis practitioner she assists new mothers and others to adapt and thrive during challenging transitions. Jennifer has written many articles on pregnancy and birth and previously hosted a Mothers' discussion group. Jennifer offers HypnoBirthing classes in her home in Riverdale. She is blessed with a loving partner, two fascinating adult children and a dog with character.