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Project Matrescence
A collaboration between Room Psychotherapy and The Parenting Project, Project Matrescence is a psychotherapist-led circle supporting first-time mums navigate the transition to motherhood (matrescence).
Who is it for?
First time mothers living in Warwickshire, 6-12 months post-partum.
What is it?
Six-week programme; Mondays 10am-11.30am, @ The Kenilworth Centre, 16th September – 21st October 2024 PLEASE NOTE NEW START DATE
How much does it cost?
Free for participants. Fully funded pilot by The Parenting Project.
Becoming a mother (matrescence) is a unique time of change in a person’s life. A time when you may experience transformation in some, or all aspects of your self; physical, social, psychological and spiritual. Currently little acknowledges or addresses this major life transition, which can leave new mothers feeling shocked and unprepared, on top of the everyday challenges of new motherhood.
Project Matrescence aims to support new mothers navigate their transition to and through early motherhood. It is a six-week psychotherapist-led circle providing a space for new mums (6-12 months postpartum) in Warwickshire to connect with self, with other mums. First time mums are invited to creatively explore the real impact of becoming a mother on identity, relationships and emotions in a safe, small group environment.
What to Expect
Through sharing experiences with others, without judgement, and creative exploration which may include clay work, genograms and poetry, participants can expect to increase awareness of their individual matrescence experience and understand how it impacts them and their relationships.
Project Matrescence is fully funded by The Parenting Project and therefore free for participants. It is a closed group, and numbers are strictly limited to a maximum of 12, therefore pre-booking is essential and subject to an initial consultation with the group facilitator.
This group is intended to be a therapeutic space for mothers and therefore children are not permitted into the group encounter. Childcare can be a barrier to finding space for self and therefore support can be discussed upon request. Terms and conditions apply:
Participants must be first-time mothers living in Warwickshire, 6-12 months post-partum at the time of the programme.
Participants must be able to commit to all 6 sessions within reason.
Babies must not be brought into the group encounter and the participants agree to have childcare provision in place to support this. Childcare support can be discussed upon request.
Project Matrescence is a pilot project and therefore participants agree to provide feedback for the purpose of evaluating the success, future implementation and funding of the programme. All feedback will be anonymised.
Project Matrescence is a collaboration between Room Psychotherapy Ltd. (Www.room-psychotherapy.com) and The Parenting Project (www.parentingproject.org.uk ). Personal information may be shared between these parties, but they do not share information with outside agencies/3rd parties even with the written or verbal consent of the participant (except in circumstances stated in the previous paragraph). This is our policy and is strictly adhered to.
All participants including group facilitators agree to maintain the confidentiality of others within the group. Exclusions to this clause include disclosures of serious harm to self or others, acts of terrorism, money laundering, and fraud. In the case of such disclosures, it may be necessary to share the information with outside agencies.
Project Matrescence adheres to the policies and child protection procedures as set out by Warwickshire County Council. If a child is deemed at risk or cause for concern arises then in this instance confidentiality may be broken, with or without the knowledge of the participant.
To maintain ethical practice, it is necessary for the group facilitators to have regular supervision. Clients remain anonymous throughout supervision and this is in accordance with the BACP/UKCP ethical framework.
It is agreed that no parties will record the sessions.
The Project Matrescence pilot will run for six consecutive Mondays from
10am – 11.30am,
PLEASE NOTE NEW START DATE
16th September – 21st October 2024
@ The Kenilworth Centre,
170 Abbey End, Kenilworth CV8 1QJ
(www.thekenilworthcentre.com).
Participants must be able to commit to attend all sessions within reason.
To enquire about a space or for more information please email: matrescence@room-psychotherapy.com
