LIBERATED Motherhood: Transforming Martyrdom-Mothering Course
A self-study course busting myths of self-sacrificial martyrdom-mothering and offering a new way of practicing empowered mothering
Learn about what martyrdom-mothering is, how we're socialised into this self-sacrificial way of mothering, why it can rob us of the very connection we are seeking with our children, and how we can begin to break free of martyrdom-mothering while still honouring the needs of our children and the 'giving' that is part of mothering.
COURSE INFORMATION
VIDEO TRAININGS
There are 5 modules that each include training videos examining the mask. See ‘curriculum’ below for the training topics that this course will dive deep into.
WORKSHEETS
Accompanying each training video is a worksheet with reflection worksheet with summary notes and questions, to support you in recording and implementing content
What will you learn?
The perfect mother myth that dominates our cultural conception of what it means to be a 'good mother' has sacrifice and martyrdom built into it. To be good mothers, we're expected to give-up our needs, bodies, dreams, desires, time, and energy - all in service of our children.
This can actually be exacerbated for those of us who already push-back against mainstream understandings of parenting and child-rearing, and prioritize responsivity, closeness, connection, and gentle parenting practices.
What this course offers you is an explanation of how martyrdom-mothering based on a model of self-sacrificial mothering actually can rob us of the very connection and authenticity that so many of us are seeking to practice in our parenting. Guilt becomes our 'inner-guard' and the pressure to 'play' and live up to all of the 'shoulds' becomes overwhelming and can suck the joy out of mothering.
The trainings will offer you a new way of mothering that transforms the martyrdom-mothering model we are socialised into, while still prioritizing the needs of our children and the value we have on responsivity and nurturance.
We talk detoxing from the internalised 'good girl', why 'independence' does not equal 'empowerment', re-thinking the analogies of 'you can't fill from an empty cup' and 'you need your oxygen tank first', boundaries, using play as opportunity for connection (to ourselves AND our children, as well as self-honouring practices.
COURSE CURRICULUM
TRAINING CONTENT
The training topics include:
1. Our socialisation into sacrifice and serving-others
2. Why rejecting MM isn’t equivalent to rejecting responsivity
3. Transformation of 'self-less' into 'self-giving'
4. Rethinking 'Shoulds' - Play and Connection
5. The Week of Self-Celebration
WHO IS SOPHIE?
Dr Sophie Brock - Motherhood Studies Sociologist
I have spent 10 years researching Motherhood and have a PhD in Sociology specialising in Motherhood Studies from The University of Sydney.
In my research I developed what has been described as a ground-breaking theory for understanding how Mothers’ lives are shaped by the social and cultural construct of Motherhood. I am also a Mother.
Researching and writing about Motherhood is my life passion, and I’m devoted to this work. I also do not pretend to have all the answers. What I do have is a deep commitment to ongoing learning, curiosity, and my own personal and intellectual development.
In my life and work I strive to lead authentically and with compassion and integrity. My intention is to bring you the very best course experience possible, with a hope that this content will enrich and support you as a Mother.