Postpartum Mom Art Support Group
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A support group for Asian American postpartum mothers 21+ to connect with one another through discussions and artmaking on the wins and challenges of motherhood in a safe and non-judgmental space.
WHO
Open to all Asian or Asian American mothers 21+ with a child up to age 3
COST
$300 for all 8 sessions; sliding scale & payment plans available; *optional $45 supply fee if you wish to be sent supplies, otherwise you may provide your own
WHAT
A community support group for postpartum moms to engage in discussion and artmaking that explore the wins and challenges during the transition into motherhood
TIME
75-minute morning sessions on Thursdays 9:00-10:15AM PDT | 11:00AM-12:15PM CDT | 12:00-1:15PM EDT
WHERE
Zoom link to be sent upon signup
WHEN
October 12th through December 7th (Group will not meet on 11/23 in observance of Thanksgiving Day)
GROUP GOALS
Group members can build community with other moms and explore topics such as emotional and physical changes, relationships, expectations vs. reality, and identity. No art experience required!
SUPPLIES
Colored pens or pencils, markers, and mixed media papers are required for art activities, additional paints and watercolors are your own choice. You can request to be sent a supply package, for an additional $45 fee.
WEEK 1
Culture/Identity
- What impact has your culture had on your motherhood journey so far?
- What does being a mother mean to you?
- Is there something you'd like to share with others that you wish more people would ask about?
- Art prompt and reflection
WEEK 2
Expectations vs. Reality
- Did you imagine motherhood to be a certain way? How did your expectations compare to reality?
- Are there messages or pressure you receive from society or your community about the kind of mother you “should” be? What values do you hope to live by as a mother?
- Art Prompt and Reflection
WEEK 3
Body
- How have you felt physically since giving birth?
- How is your relationship with your body since becoming a mother?
- How do you take care of your body? How do you talk to your body?
- Art Prompt and Reflection
WEEK 4
Relationships
- Has your relationship with your partner, family, friends, etc shifted since you became a mother?
- Have you seen a need for establishing new boundaries and/or reinforcing them?
- How have you been communicating in your relationships?
- Art Prompt and Reflection
WEEK 5
Asian American Identity & Intergenerational Relationships/Patterns
- Does being a part of the Asian American community influence your thoughts, identity, choices, etc. as a mother? If so, how?
- What do you honor about your family and culture that you want to pass on to your child/children?
- Are there intergenerational relationships that influence the kind of mother you want to be? Are there intergenerational patterns and cycles you want to break?
- Art Prompt and Reflection
WEEK 6
Complicated Emotions/Grief
- What are some emotions you have felt often lately?
- What is your relationship with your emotions?
- Has grief shown up in parenting and/or navigating multiple changes through the pandemic?
- Art Prompt and Reflection
WEEK 7
Self-Compassion & Self-Care
- How have you been navigating challenges and moments of learning in parenting?
- What does taking care of yourself look like these days?
- Art Prompt and Reflection
WEEK 8
Celebrating Gains
- Did you learn anything about yourself/the motherhood journey during our time together?
- Did you learn something from what others shared?
- What do you hope to remember from this group?
THIS GROUP IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF...
- You are Asian identifying
- You are a mother age 21+
- You would like a safe space to reflect on your motherhood journey
- You want to connect with other moms
THIS GROUP IS NOT RIGHT FOR YOU IF...
- You are actively self-harming in ways that require medical attention.
- You are experiencing suicidal ideation and require a higher level of care than a support group offers.
A support group for Asian American postpartum mothers 21+ to connect with one another through discussions and artmaking on the wins and challenges of motherhood in a safe and non-judgmental space.