NURTURE Mama & Baby

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A 2 hour workshop delivered over 5 consecutive weeks.

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For mothers and their infants aged between 3 and 6 months old.

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Facilitated by Karen Ditchfield

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OVERVIEW

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WEEK ONE:

THEME: Being A Mother

EXPLORATION: Experiences of Motherhood.

ACTIVITY: Birth Art

RESTORING BALANCE: Breathing exercise

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WEEK TWO

THEME: Emotional Regulation

EXPLORATION: The stress response and emotional regulation/ resilience

ACTIVITY: Creating an emotional tool box

RESTORING BALANCE: Relaxation Exercise

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WEEK THREE

THEME: Infant mental Health

EXPLORATION: Baby brain development, crying and sleep

ACTIVITY: Baby Yoga Introduction

RESTORING BALANCE: Belly breathing

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WEEK FOUR

THEME: Tiger, Sloth & Elephant

EXPLORATION: Parenting Styles and the Reflective Parent

ACTIVITY: Tiger, Sloth or Elephant? Parenting Quiz

RESTORING BALANCE: Breathing Exercise

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WEEK FIVE

THEME: Human Connection

EXPLORATION: The Importance of Community and Social Support

ACTIVITY: Group Reflection & Kindness Cards.

RESTORING BALANCE: Relaxation exercise