Held: A Day of Collective Care
Where we gather to give and receive, to be held and to hold.
Join us for a gentle, nourishing day of connection, embodiment, and collective care. Held is a space where we come together to soften, release, and return to ourselves — through touch, movement, stillness, and community.
We’ll explore the art of self-massage and self-holding—tender practices that awaken presence and love for our own bodies. We’ll also enter into the ancient rhythm of connection and collective care, using rebozos (scarves handcrafted in Mexico) to rock, wrap, and soothe one another in a safe and ceremonial space.
This is not a space of performance or perfection—it’s a space of slowing down, of listening, of remembering that we don’t have to carry it all alone.
The day includes:
- Guided self-massage and self-holding
- Partner and group rebozo work (gentle rocking, wrapping, and support)
- Collective care practices rooted in softness, trust, and reciprocity
- A closing circle to ground, integrate, and honour the space
- Tea, cake, and time to simply be
- A shared lunch—everyone is invited to bring something to contribute
Who it's for:
This workshop is for you if you are craving softness, slowness, and connection.
If you are always holding others and need a space to be held.
As you are moving through life’s big transitions—motherhood, grief, menopause, burnout, heartbreak, healing.
If you are looking for deeper connection to your body, your nervous system, and to other women+ in a non-judgemental, nurturing space.
No experience is needed—just a willingness to show up as you are, and a readiness to receive and offer care in community.
Pregnant folks are so welcome and will find it super beneficial 🥰
Non-mobile babies are also welcome ❤️
When: Sunday November 9thth, 10am – 4pm
Where: The Women's Health Hub, 79 Park Road, Hartlepool, TS24 7PW
Group size: Intimate and nurturing—no more than 6 people
Contribution: Sliding scale £50 (No one turned away for lack of funds—get in touch if cost is a barrier.)
Come as you are. Let yourself be held.
Please contact us with any questions or access needs 🥰 - zoe@postpartummatters.co.uk or message us on Instagram or Facebook - https://www.instagram.com/postpartum_matters , https://www.facebook.com/womenshealthhartlepool
