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NURTURE Postnatal
For mothers and their infants aged between 3 weeks and 4 months old.
A 2- hour workshop delivered across 5 consecutive weeks.
Facilitated by Karen Ditchfield
£100 Including continued personal support by Karen Ditchfield via email or telephone contact throughout the 5 week course).
OVERVIEW
WEEK ONE:
THEME: A Reflection on Birth
EXPLORATION: The Labour and Birth Experience
ACTIVITY: Birth Art
RESTORING BALANCE: Belly breathing
WEEK TWO:
THEME: The Good Enough Mother
EXPLORATION: Motherhood and our crtical voice
ACTIVITY: BFF Myself/Positive Affirmations
RESTORING BALANCE: Guided Meditation.
WEEK THREE
THEME: Infant Capabilities
EXPLORATION: Infant Communication and Behaviour
ACTIVITY: Social Cue Cards/ My Baby's Cues
RESTORING BALANCE: Relaxation exercise
WEEK FOUR
THEME: The Crying Baby
EXPLORATION: Understanding Crying/Soothing and Settling Techniques/Voice/Gaze/Touch
ACTIVITY: Introduction to Infant Massage- Colic Routine
RESTORING BALANCE: Breathing Exercise
WEEK FIVE
THEME: Tribe
EXPLORATION: The Importance of Community and Belonging
ACTIVITY: Kindness Cards and Group Reflection
RESTORING BALANCE: Balloon Trip Meditation