Navigating Motherhood

A Post by Tanya James from Little Therapy Space, Olney

Navigating Motherhood is the Postnatal Course I feel EVERY Mother needs. It is the

only course that caters for the mother and not the baby. The 4th Trimester course is

aimed at supporting postnatal Mothers with babies from birth to approximately 6

months, but the upper age limit is very flexible. If a mother wants to join us, she will

never be turned away.

I feel society has become too busy, too focused on ‘doing’ and wearing it as a badge

of honour. The busier we are, the more we do, the more we feel we have achieved,

and this is madness! Women, especially mothers, are dragged into this cycle,

believing they constantly need to be busy, either at home or by enrolling their little

ones in every available class from a very young age.

I want to offer women a different vision, one where they’re at the top of their priority

list, because if we don’t prioritise ourselves, sadly, no one else will. Our families may

love, respect, and honour us, but they often let us keep going until we drop. Society

pressures us to hide our struggles, making us see asking for help as defeat or

weakness. But it really isn’t. It’s recognising our limits and also allowing ourselves to

say ‘no’ to things without feeling awkward in any way.

My goal is for every mother to feel empowered, balanced, and fulfilled. Confident in

her instincts and at peace with her choices, knowing that prioritising her well-being is

the greatest gift she can give herself and her family.

I want to remind women that self-compassion is essential. Honouring their own

needs is not just a strength, it’s a vital act of love for themselves and their families.

The bonuses of this will ripple through the family and each member of that family will

benefit. It really is like putting your oxygen mask on before attending to the little

ones. Without us ‘surviving’ the family may well suffer, and I don’t feel I’m being

dramatic.

Together, we can create a supportive village that empowers each woman to care for

herself without guilt and find solace in knowing she’s not alone on her journey. I invite

every mother to reclaim her health and wellness, to trust in her instincts, and to

discover a path that nourishes both body and spirit.

I care because I was that mother who didn’t have the confidence, support, or self-

esteem to ask for help. I wasn’t surrounded by family who could support me and hold

space for me. I had my family very close together in age and it was so hard. I know I

didn’t always parent or Mother from a place of secure grounding, and I feel no one

should be made to feel this way.

A photo of each specialist leading each session of the navigating motherhood course.

The course runs over 6 weeks, and I have made sure the speakers that attend are top of

their game, who I have a lot of respect for and who I turn to for advice when I need it for

my clients. They have been chosen to support mothers in a variety of different ways to

make their lives that little bit easier. The course is about imparting their knowledge but also giving the mothers the time to ask questions knowing that each Therapist is there to help them with no judging at all.

We are blessed to have what I feel is the best of the best. This is a 6-week course

running from 10:30am for either 1 hour or 1.5 hours depending on the speaker or

speakers. The mums join a WhatsApp group just for them to support one another, get to

know one another and find their ‘village’.

Limited parking is available on site or close by. Drinks and snacks are supplied, and

hugs are given free when required…along with understanding and love. This is very

much a friendly, supportive non-judgemental group.

To find out more, visit my website.

To book (we would love to have you!) follow this link scroll down to

‘Navigating Motherhood Course’

Tanya

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