Motherhood Myths

Becoming a parent is an exciting time, but brings forth so many changes as we add a new role to our lives. Beyond this, we have learned expectations from our own experiences, along with those placed on parents by society. How can we break down these expectations and myths so that we can carve our own paths as new parents without losing sight of the priorities, values, and hopes we have as individuals? The goal of this workshop is to spend time thinking about who you are as an individual and how previous narratives around motherhood have affected us. By doing this you can stay more grounded in your parenting, and help ensure you are better equipped for self care as you take on parenting responsibilities. This workshop is designed for parents to be or new parents.
The workshop format is based on the Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) method, where the voice vs perfection is sought. Everything written will be assumed fiction and you will have the option of sharing or not sharing. We speak to the author’s voice: what touched us, what changed us, and how some phrases hold magic. We will have space to write and hold each other with care as we express ourselves through writing prompts and prose.

This workshop is presented by AASECT Certified Sexuality Health Educator, Kara Haug of Reframing our Stories and hosted by Haven for Birth.

$30/person, scholarships available - contact [email protected]

About Kara Haug:
Kara is founder and partner of Reframing our Stories and an AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists) Certified Sexuality Health Educator. She provides sexuality health education with the SCUSD and other Sacramento area schools, in homes, and in community spaces.

About Reframing our Stories:
Reframing our Stories is a Sacramento based, woman owned, sexuality health education company that provides sexual health education, resources and tools for families and communities to normalize conversations around sex and relationships, remove shame, and reframe our stories to promote openness, acceptance and a positive sense of self. Learn more: www.reframingourstories.com

About Haven for Birth:
Haven's mission is to support every birther and family in a way that is inclusive and equitable. In particular there is great disparity in maternal morbidity and mortality between BIPOC and white birthers in the United States and in the Sacramento community. Our goal is to provide doula care and other much needed pregnancy support to reduce death and injury to birthers. Learn more: www.havenforbirth.org

Event Venue

Haven for Birth, 3400 Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento, United States