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The Village Sofa Session – ‘Motherhood Unloaded’
Thursday 29th February, 19.00 – 21.00, Simul Place Earlsfield, SW18 4SR
Topics Covered
- The mental load
- Balancing domestic & childcare responsibilities with partners
- Intrusive thoughts
- Overwhelm & burnout
- Maternal mental health & self care
- Hormone health & nutritional supplements
- Emotional stress release techniques
Event Summary
The first in a series of Evening Sofa Sessions brought together two brilliant maternal health & wellbeing practitioners – Charlotte Sharpe, Psychotherapist, and Laura Bardell, Postnatal Doula & wellbeing expert – to share their expertise in conversation with a smaller group of women over a glass of wine.
It was an evening of connection and exchange with all present sharing stories, experiences, and perspectives to help shape and enrich the conversation. Less ‘panel presentation’ and more ‘fireside conversation’ the format allowed for honest and more intimate discussion amongst the group. We talked through topics from the high standards and pressure we feel held to as modern mothers, the challenges of balance at home, returning to work and changing priorities, intrusive thoughts and how to safeguard our mental health, being shown and practicing emotional stress release techniques in the room – who knew a simple hand on the forehead could help to relieve the pressure in moments of high stress!
It was fun, it was informal, and it left us buzzing! We’re excited to bring you more in the series soon!
Suggested resources
If you are concerned about any aspect of your mental or physical health, or experiencing challenges, or keen to learn more – we’ve put together some suggested sources of information & support
Laura and Charlotte have shared some downloadable resources for you all which touch on some of the practices & techniques they mentioned during the session, as well as signposting to some onward resources for support & guidance.
Supporters
A big thank you to all of the businesses that contributed to making our first Motherhood Moment such a memorable occasion!
If you would like to contribute to participate in a future event please contact holly@thevillagehub.co.uk
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