This gentle, nurturing workshop helps you understand why being kind to yourself is essential for emotional and mental wellbeing — and how compassion can protect against postnatal depression and anxiety. You’ll explore simple, evidence-based tools for managing overwhelm, calming your nervous system, and reconnecting with yourself during the postnatal journey.

What You’ll Learn

• The science of self-compassion and its impact on postnatal mental health.

• How to ease self-criticism, guilt and comparison.

• Mindful breathing and grounding practices for everyday calm.

• Ways to protect your emotional wellbeing while caring for your baby.

• How to nurture confidence, presence and self-kindness.

What’s Included

• 90-minute guided workshop (online)

• Reflective journaling and mindfulness practices

• Take-home self-compassion toolkit

• Supportive discussion in a safe, welcoming space

Who It’s For

• New mothers and parents in the postnatal period

• Anyone experiencing anxiety, overwhelm or emotional exhaustion after birth

• Midwives, doulas and health visitors interested in supporting postnatal wellbeing

Why It Matters

Motherhood can bring joy, love and fulfilment — but also self-doubt and emotional strain.

Practising compassion helps you rebuild confidence, prevent burnout, and support long-term mental health. When you care for yourself with kindness, you create a calmer, more connected environment for both you and your baby.