The Circle for Mums: Unwinding with Art & Sisterhood

Through guided creative journaling exercises, poetry, and shared experiences, you will learn to:

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• Unleash your inner artist: put your fears and joys onto the page, connecting to yourself.
• Connect with other mums who "get it."
• Nurture your well-being: Self-care will become your superpower, fuelling your resilience and confidence.
• Embrace the wobble: Perfection goes out the window, replaced with authentic, imperfect you.

Maternal Journal is about YOU, Mama. Are you looking for:

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• A safe space to share your joys and struggles without judgement?
• A supportive tribe of mums who understand the rollercoaster ride of motherhood?
• Creative tools to explore your emotions and reconnect with your inner spark?
• A chance to prioritize your well-being and rediscover yourself?

Then maternal journal is your cup of tea!

The Maternal Journal group provides a positive outlet for some of the new feelings and challenges you might experience, both physically and emotionally in pregnancy and parenthood. Through a series of creative workshops, we will explore the practice of journaling to promote positive mental health and wellbeing.

One of the best things about journaling in a group is sharing a safe space to connect with other people. By exploring our emotions, thoughts and experiences in a creative way, we get to be vulnerable and connect with each other through the language of art.

Each session is guided by a different journaling exercise, including poetry and prose writing to collage, drawing and painting.

The group is facilitated by me, Lisa Quinney, Perinatal Counsellor, mother of two, and passionate creative. I provide an inclusive and safe space for anyone who has experienced pregnancy, given birth, identifies as a mother or as a woman or non-binary carer.

Please be aware that strong feelings can emerge during the group workshops, and they are not recommended for people with a history of severe mental illness.

  Most important info:​​

• we meet at BTACH in Ocean Grove
• ​​Sessions go for 2 hrs
• No more than 10 people in the class
• All materials are included.
• ​I will prepare a small snack and some tea for the group.
• ​Babies up to one year are welcome. Please organise care for older children during this time - if this is not possible, please get in touch to see if we can work something out.
• ​Address: 1 John Dory Dr, Ocean Grove VIC 3226