The Circle
for Mums
Unwinding with Art & Sisterhood
A place to connect, create and find community
Forget the guilt trips about "me time" – this is about nourishing your soul and connecting to yourself. Through guided journaling, creative expression, and heartfelt conversations, you'll explore your experiences throughout your motherhood journey, reconnect with your passions, and forge genuine connections with a supportive community of women.
You will be leaving this gathering
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feeling recharged and re-centred, calm and grounded.
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having connected with parts of you, that you usually ignore.
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having learnt something new about yourself and practised tangible self-compassion.
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feeling connected to a community of beautiful mums.
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equipped with tools for impactful self-care.
Join us at The Circle for Mums - Unwinding with Art & Sisterhood, featuring Maternal Journal.
Don't wait! Take the first step towards finding your tribe and reconnecting with yourself. Sign up for the next gathering below.
More about Maternal Journal.
This Circle is for the Mum who...
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misses her "old self"
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feels lonely and isolated in her mothering journey
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feels like it's impossible to schedule self-care as a mum
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doesn't even know where to begin with the topic "self-care"
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wants to reconnect to herself
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values authentic conversations and vulnerability
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wants to get out of her comfort zone and try something new
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wants to feel alive in her motherhood journey
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wants to ditch the guilt & shame
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wants to enjoy herself
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is open to connecting with other mums in the area
This Circle is for you, if...
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you are pregnant for the first time or pregnant again
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your children have grown and flown the nest
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you are a single, adoptive, or step mother
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you are a gender non-conforming or trans birth parent
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you are a D/deaf or disabled mother
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you are a Black, brown or white mother
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you are a mother or birth parent with a diagnosis or caring for a child with a diagnosis
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you have experienced pregnancy loss
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money is tight
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you are in a new neighbourhood
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your birth didnt go to plan or if it did
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people expected too much of you or you expected too much of yourself
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you are a mother artist or were told you weren’t creative at school
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things are just very hard right now; or generally fine; or if you are elated, anxious, joyous, lonely, exhausted, in love, overwhelmed or underwhelmed.
Hi! I am Lisa.
I am a mum of two, a wife, a counsellor for parents, a passionate creative and a postnatal depression survivor.
In early motherhood I felt lost, unheard, drowning in a sea of expectations and unspoken needs. The resources were scarce, the support system patchy at best. I didn’t know it then but looking back now I know I needed a safe space to share my struggles, where vulnerability wouldn't be met with judgment, but with understanding and guidance.
Matrescence (mother becoming) was a challenging road for me with moments of isolation, self-doubt and deep soul searching. I emerged from the other side sturdy in my authenticity, aligned with my values and determined to be the help I craved for other mums.
That's how Walk with Lisa was born. And since then, I have been looking for the answer: what can help? What do we (mothers) really need in this culture? What needs to change? My answer is: A community of support, a canvas for creative expression, and a safe space for mums to be vulnerable and to connect. A group where mums can feel seen, heard and understood: The Circle for Mums - Unwinding with Art & Sisterhood.
Connection
Now, that you are a mum your whole life has changed. Guided journaling will help you to reconnect to yourself in a safe and nurturing environment.
Community
Find true and meaningful connection with other likeminded mums in your area. Build authentic friendships and create your own village.
Creativity
Pouring your thoughts, feelings and experiences onto a page can be incredibly profound. Find your creativity!
Growth
You will discover new things about yourself and learn from other mums and their unique journeys, while nurturing your emotional wellbeing.
What to expect
We start off by really arriving in the present moment and a short introduction. I will then guide you though the journaling prompt - it is a different prompt each time and we will try different modalities each time, too. For example: drawing, collaging, painting, sketching, poetry writing, etc.
There will be cake (yum!) and nourishing organic tea. Calming music will be playing in the background and you are invited to chat, or just focus on your project, whatever feels supportive to you.
After you had some time to get creative and to connect to yourself, we will then exchange our experiences. This is always an invitation and no one has to share anything they aren't comfortable with.
I feel more connected with myself, a little part of me experienced some healing in connecting with and hearing other mother’s experiences.
It was soothing like a warm hug. Lisa takes you to a relaxing, calm journey within yourself and lets you share your experience with others. Then gently pushing you to realise what is going on inside your own body that you may not have found out before.
There are not many spaces like this. Maternal Journal is an invitation to be vulnerable and to connect to yourself intentionally. It is a beautiful space to connect with other mums, and feel seen, validated and supported. This is so important and needed."
How much does it cost?
2 hours group sessions cost $ 55 AUD per person.
I currently work with a sliding scale price point for my circles, workshops and events. If you feel you would like to access the sliding scale, please get in touch with me, and I will send you some information to help you.
Please note: The sliding scale offer is in place to fairly assist women in accessing my services, but who cannot afford the current price point.
Please be mindful of this prior to requesting any information.
The Healing Power of Connection
The authentic connections we build in this sacred circle foster a unique kind of healing. Take, for instance, one mother who arrived at the first session reserved and unsure. The very act of sharing with the group seemed daunting. Yet, by the second session, a transformation unfolded. She was actively participating in discussions, laughing freely, tears welling up when moments resonated, and even holding space for others to share their stories. This newfound openness extended beyond the circle; she exchanged phone numbers with other mothers and invited them to build friendships. Remarkably, she confided that after the first meeting, a wave of relief washed over her. She spent a couple of hours simply crying, not out of sadness, but out of pure joy. The joy of finally finding a place where she wouldn't have to feel alone anymore.
This mother's story exemplifies the profound impact of these gatherings. Through creative expression, they transform raw emotions into art, a tangible release of burdens. Witnessing each other's vulnerability creates a powerful sense of security, where imperfection becomes a source of strength. This open space allows mothers to heal, not just from the challenges of motherhood, but also from the societal pressure to be perfect. It's a space to breathe, be truly seen, and be deeply understood.
Upcoming Circles
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