FOSTER/Adoptive mama circles

Amidst the challenges of foster care and adoption, how can we embrace this sacred calling and live out of a place of flourishing rather than surviving?

I know firsthand how important it is for me to know I’m not alone on the journey. We need a sisterhood of mamas who can witness us as we are, honor where we’ve been, and encourage us onward toward more healing and wholeness as we care for some of the most vulnerable in our society.

Meeting virtually and in-person in New York (Tri-State / Hudson Valley / Sullivan Catskills region)

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, Sept. 11th at 12:30pm / Foundry 42 Port Jervis, NY 12771

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What To expect at the circles?

• safe and candid conversation

• kind community - a safe place to be seen and encouraged.

• embodiment and mindful practices to regulate the nervous system, cultivate grounding and more self-regulation and peace

• practical education and learning opportunities

Foster/Adoptive Mama Circles are a “kind of community that knows how to welcome the soul and help us hear its voice, a circle of trust” -Parker J. Palmer

FAQ’S

Is this for just mamas or mamas and their kids?

For the first few meetings, it’s just for mamas. (with the exception of babies or a child who will sit with you). We may be able to figure out some childcare for future meetings if that’s something people are desiring/needing!

Is this only for foster or adoptive mamas?

While this is designed specifically to support foster and adoptive mamas, any mama is welcome. We can all relate in some way and learn from one another!

What will we be doing?

The goal of this time is to find connection, support, and helpful practices/tools to help us along in our motherhood journey. Each group may look a little different, but all will include some kind of grounding practice time for connection and discussion.

Who’s leading it?

To start, this group will be facilitated by me, Abby. A foster and adoptive mama of 5 with a background in social work and hold a 500hr yoga teacher certification with a focus on yoga therapy and trauma-informed practices. I’ve been a foster mama for 8 years and an adoptive mama for 6. You can learn more about me and my work here. I’m holding open hands and hopeful expectations about this group that it will grow, change, and evolve depending on who will come and what the desire/needs are for the group. Maybe others will have a chance to lead a group at some point!? My aim is to create a safe space for support, encouragement, and authentic community. A little village mamas cheering one another on.

Where will it be?

The first meeting is at Foundry 42 Port Jervis, NY / Wednesday, July 31, 12:30pm. For future groups we will try to find the best mutual location for the group.

Have more questions?

Just contact me here!