Art & Affirmations
Practicing mindfulness, radical love, & intentional play through Art
Join us for a 2 hour interactive group session for parents-to-be, new parents, and birth-workers. Events are interactive & kid friendly. We use kid-safe products for art making, and ask that you bring recycled cloths and cloth for our art -making when possible. We practice powerful self reflection through art and journal prompts, learn new mindfulness techniques, & explore radical loving kindness. The content & exercises are meant to supplement a traditional childbirth preparation class, and prepares you at an emotional and spiritual level. And you get to take home some fun hand - made items!
By taking this session you will:
Open & close with Relaxation & Mindfulness exercises
Make art and journal entries as a keep - sake. Examples of projects will include making affirmation cards or flags, making a t-shirt or onesie, or making a baby-blessing book
Be present in communion with others on a journey similar to your journey
Use recycled items when possible, keeping Mother Earth in mind
Leave with post-session mindfulness & loving-kindness centered Holistic Health Midwifery original hand-made art exercises
WHO: Invite birthing people, birth workers, breastfeeding babies and kiddos, because we are all in this together!
WHEN: Group Sessions available by appointment. Request an appointment by contacting Caroline.
WHERE: Home-Based in Austin, Texas. Each session location TBA upon appointment
Cost: $90/family
Donations: Giving Austin Labor Support (GALS) is a Travis County 501c3 non-profit dedicated to helping birthing people and making families stronger by providing emotional, physical, and educational support. 10 % of the proceeds from each session will go towards GALS.
This course is offered to supplement your medical care, not a replacement. No clinical advice will be given.
Great for first time pregnant people and experienced parents
Very helpful for folks with high-risk pregnancies, a history of infertility, or if you are experiencing some anxiety or depression
Good for those planning a hospital or out-of-hospital birth, hoping for a natural birth or planning an epidural or cesarean
Participants will use a variety of pens & colored pencils, fabric ink, print-making ink, t-shirts, cloth & paper, 10 index cards, and a quiet open curious heart
““Birth and the transition to parenthood should be an experience that enriches parents’ lives. As babies are dependent on adults and cannot describe how they feel, we have a special responsibility to look after them. Birth should be as gentle, loving and protective as possible. As the foundation of family life, the significance for society of birth and early parenting is enormous”. ”