The Connected Mother circle series
We are not made to mother alone.
It’s time to reconnect.
Rediscover the power of motherhood in community
A three-part series for mothers to connect with themselves and each other. It’s your space to be present, heard, held and to belong.
Dates for 2024 series TBC, please register your interest below to be kept up to date.
Why connect in a mother’s circle?
Because you’re not alone
So often, modern mothering feels isolating and lonely.
You’ve left your old self behind, but not quite found your new self yet.
You want to find like-minded women to share the gritty, real and raw moments of motherhood with.
You want to laugh, listen, speak and be heard.
You want connection and community.
Is this circle for me?
This circle series is for mothers of all stages who want to connect and be part of a community.
This is for you if you are ready to share and listen to stories of women.
This is for you if you are ready to step beyond the small talk and find connection with other mothers who get it.
This is for you if you are ready to get to know yourself better and to make some great friendships along the way.
This is what happens when we come together in circle – and I want this for you too!
I’ve been where you are now. Like you, I craved connection in my early days of motherhood. And despite my best efforts, I didn’t find it at library sing-a-longs, community playgroups or mums and bubs exercise classes.
As my children grew, so did the amount of familiar faces at drop off and pick up, swimming lessons and birthday parties. All friendly and fine - but not what I longed for - the real stuff.
It wasn’t until I slowed down and grounded in myself, that I could identify and nurture the connections that I needed to feel truly connected to a community. To find the women who could go beyond the small talk and be honest about the hard parts of mothering. The mess and chaos and challenge that came alongside the sweet moments and endless craft. The ones who didn’t care if we laughed or cried as we drank our luke-warm coffees.
The women who could share their stories, and listen to mine.
Proud mum of two
Registered counsellor specialising in the journey to and through motherhood.
Eight years experience in holding safe and supportive group spaces.
What happens in a mother’s circle?
Each circle is unique and responsive to the women present, energy and comfort levels of the day.
When guiding you through a circle, I follow a three part flow which may include some of the following:
Part 1: Welcoming. Gently inviting yourself to be present and open to the experience. Engaging in grounding words or practice (lighting a candle, choosing a word or picture card, a natural object).
Part 2: Guided activity. This can take many forms, and encourages you to engage with self reflection and connection. This may be in the form of listening to a piece of music, a guided meditation, movement or breathwork, engaging in an artistic expression of thought, feeling, visualisation (all art supplies provided).
Part 3: Sharing circle. A key feature of any circle is giving space and time to share, from your comfort level, about a provided focus topic or question which resonates with you most. This sharing is not a normal conversation; but an open space and time in which you are listened to without interruption or any expectations.
Choose how much you’d like to share
You are welcome to share from the heart, as much or as little as feels right for you.
Details
Dates: Fortnightly Sundays; dates for 2024 TBC
Time: 2.30pm-4.30pm
Location: Wright, ACT. (Address provided on confirmation)
Investment: $135 total
(Credit card surcharge applicable or direct deposit option available at booking)
Your investment in community and self-care matters
Please don’t let financial constraints stop you from joining us. Reach out via email for a payment plan option or sponsored spot.
Want to help another mother attend? You can add a donation at check out to sponsor a spot (or partial spot).
A special note
While deeply therapeutic, this circle is not a replacement for professional counselling. Rest assured, our space is safe, boundaried, and welcoming.
FAQs
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Short answer: Yes.
Longer answer: I get it, it can feel bold to put ourselves ‘out there’ or to try new things, or to share and take up space. I encourage you to acknowledge those feelings and ask if there is a part of you who feels drawn to this circle? If yes, no matter if it’s a small yes, then I encourage you to lean into that and to come along.
I trust that you will find your place in circle; unique and comfortable for you.
I am here to support you through.
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Not at all! All mothers welcome; exactly as you are (comfy clothes and dry shampoo very welcome!).
We are in it together and I will provide as much guidance and support as needed. Nothing to be scared of or intimidated by!
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Babies in arms (not yet crawling) are welcome and loved in circle spaces. Due to the nature of our centre piece set up and focus, babies on the move or older children can’t be accommodated in our space.
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Of course! All mothers are welcome. And if you know other mothers who would benefit from connection, support and community (i.e. all mothers), then please extend the invitation to them.
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This is a closed circle: we start and continue our journey together. This is to create trust, connection and consistency in the circle.
Open/casual circles will be held monthly from January 2024. Join the mailing list (click here) to find out when bookings are open.
(If you sign up for this series and need to miss one session due to sickness, you are welcome to rejoin us - please see cancellations below)
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Cancellations due to sickness, with at least 24 hours’ notice, can be refunded per session ($45).
Cancellations for change of circumstance will not be refunded. They can be transferred to someone else to attend in your place or held as credit to use with Kate Mungoven Counselling for any available services.
