Emotional Healing from Birth Group

6 week program

Having a disappointing, difficult or traumatic birth can be an overwhelming and isolating experience. This 6 week group aims to help mothers of all ages to come to terms with the birth and to develop skills to support their healing journey.
In a supportive group setting, you will learn how to:

1. Understand what makes a birth ‘good’ or ‘bad’ and the issues that can surround a ‘bad’ birth
2. Make sense of the birth and rewrite your birth story
3. Untangle and manage the strong and complex emotions that came from the birth process
4. Gentle techniques to look after and forgive yourself and your body
5. Regain a sense of strength and self compassion
6. Reconnect with your child and tell them about the day they were born

Dr Lauren Axelsen is a counselling psychologist who, through her own experience of birth trauma and healing, has developed a special interest in helping women who have been through a difficult or traumatic birth. She is dedicated to offering a safe space and evidence-based skills development to support their psychological and emotional healing journey.

Nyssa Lonergan is a registered provisional psychologist who is experienced in early intervention CBT for anxiety and depression, and has been developing her skills in Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Circle of Security Parenting through her internship at Mullumbimby Psychology. As a new Mum, Nyssa has a strong interest in supporting women through the joys and challenges of motherhood. 

Program Details

The 6 week Emotional Healing from Birth program is:

• Held at The Maslow Centre, Mullumbimby Psychology, 113 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby
• One and a half hours a week over 6 weeks: 11am to 12.30pm Fridays
• Commencing 6^th September running to 11^th October 2019 inclusive
• Investment: $270 (pre-payment required)
• Early bird discount of $30 – register before 14^th August 2019
• Medicare rebates of up to $132* with GP referral for group psychological services

The course is limited to 10 participants – registration places will be offered in order of application. Full payment is required prior to program commencement to secure a place. *Medicare rebates are contingent upon a minimum of 6 participants attending (course will only run once sufficient numbers achieved).

Click here to download the program information sheet.

Complete the form below to register for the program or call Mullumbimby Psychology on 02 66844748 for more information.