Maternal Journal- Sussex Circles

Louise Green, Art Psychotherapist

Hosts the Maternal Journal

Fortnightly, creative journaling to help restore balance around the feelings and challenges that arise through our relationships to care.

This 5 week pilot programme has been created in conjunction with The Madre Project CIC - a non-profit space for (m)others to make, to think & to gather in the heart of Worthing.

Find out more: www.themadreproject.com

Who is Louise?

Louise is a qualified Art Psychotherapist working with children, young people & adults in Sussex. She attended Maternal Journal sessions herself previously, as a mother, so she knows first hand the benefits that these sessions can bring to mothers from all walks of life.

She now wants to combine her passion for giving space to women to gather, being in touch with (mother) nature's rhythms, as well as releasing emotions onto paper, creatively.

What is Maternal Journal?

Maternal Journal groups are designed for women experiencing the emotional and physical changes and challenges in pregnancy, birth and motherhood.

By setting up a regular creative practice, you allow yourself time and space to record and reflect on your experiences - both happy moments and tougher times.

Why journaling?

You don't need to be a writer or an artist to start journaling. Journaling has long been part of our feminist history and we encourage you to explore this inspiring legacy as a powerful way to support the changes, challenges and creativity of being a mother.

About The Madre Project

Sandy is founder of The Madre Project & a lecturer in philosophy at The University of Chichester, where she is researching a PhD on the biopolitics of motherhood. She is also an artist and creative, passionate about bringing people together in community and solidarity.

Extra info

Materials are provided (we recommend you bring your own sketchbook) and feel free to bring any extra or special art materials for yourself too.

Drinks and a snack are provided- please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements.

Please see our FAQ's for more details.