COMMUNITY CARE FOR MOTHERS
WITH LOTUS ARGALL & RAFFERTY HALLOWS
JOIN US FOR A TRANSFORMATIVE 90-MINUTE MASTERCLASS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING MOTHERS THROUGH THE ART OF COMMUNITY CARE.
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Whether you're a mother navigating the complexities of postpartum, hyperemesis, crisis, or significant life transitions, or you are a mothercare provider working as a doula, midwife, or peer support, this masterclass is designed to equip you with invaluable tools and insights to foster a network of support and healing.
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Throughout the masterclass:
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We'll delve into the profound significance of ceremony and ritual in nurturing community bonds.
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Discover practical strategies for accessing meaningful care, even in the face of financial constraints
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Explore the dynamics of giving and receiving, embrace vulnerability, and learn the art of asking for help when you need it most.
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At the core of our discussion lies the belief that investing in the community you desire to inhabit is essential for personal growth and collective well-being. Community care isn't just about receiving support—it's about actively participating in the creation of a more compassionate and interconnected world.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
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Date & Time: Sunday May 5th, 3 - 4.30PM AEST​​
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Participate in 90 minute masterclass hosted by Rafferty & Lotus via Zoom.​​
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The money stuff: Sliding Scale, $35 - $70 AUD​
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Creating Community For Mothers is open to Mothers at any stage of life such as preconception, pregancy and postpartum which is forever.
As well as mothercare professionals such as doulas, midwives, psychologists and beyond interested in supporting Mothers through community care practices.
If you're seeking guidance on building a supportive community network and harnessing the power of collective care, this masterclass is for you.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN​
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The transformative power of ceremony and ritual in community building.
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Practical tips for receiving meaningful care on a limited budget.
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Embracing vulnerability and overcoming barriers to asking for help.
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Investing in community as a foundation for personal and societal growth.
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How community care can lead to profound healing and positive social change.
YoUR FACILLITATORS
Rafferty Hallows & Lotus Argall are experienced facilitators, full spectrum doulas and peer support workers with lived experience of complex needs through motherhood. They will serve as your faithful guides.
Lotus Argall has a background in community service, teaching, and childcare, and a solid academic foundation in early childhood education, sociology, Africana psychology, and Africana spirituality.
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Lotus has supported various groups, from running afterschool programs to assisting therapists with children on the autism spectrum and gathering with women in the river.
Lotus's approach emphasizes radical acceptance and compassion, adaptability and creative problem solving. She believes in creating environments that foster growth, resilience, and deep connection to self and the world around us.
Rafferty Hallows is a bleeding heart sapphic doula, weirdo, and Mother of gremlins. They are a writer, creator, meaning maker, community weaver & facilitator.
Raff is queer and brings a contempory angle to Mothercare, always seeking to create models of care that extend beyond the binary.
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Rafferty has been working in the Mothersphere for a decade, and when they’re not soap boxing about motherhood, mental health, matrescence, patriarchy, creativity, community and connection they can be found thrifting, fooling around, exploring by the water, dancing or reading.
DISCPLAIMER: IMPORTTANT NOTE
Rafferty Hallows and Lotus Argall are Doulas and Peer Support Workers. We wish to make it clear that we are not medical professionals and do not provide medical advice. Our services are based on our personal experiences and the knowledge we have gained through lived experience and indipendant study. We do not hold any certifications or degrees in the field.
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We believe in the power of individual intuition and personal knowing. We encourage participants to trust their own instincts and seek professional help or support if necessary. We are here to create a safe and supportive space for personal exploration and enquiry but we are not equipped to handle crisis or emergency situations.
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We ask all participants to take personal responsibility for their well-being and to reach out for appropriate help and support as needed. We are on our own personal journeys alongside you, and we are here to support and guide you to the best of our abilities.
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Please remember that our services are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please contact the appropriate emergency services in your country immediately.
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Thank you for your understanding.