tHE BIRTH OF A FAMILY IN A RELATIONAL SENSE
Relational Dynamics in Antenatal, Birth and Postnatal times
Three Part Course by Dominique Sakoilsky
Three Part Course by Dominique Sakoilsky
The birth of a baby is also an invitation for the birth of a family. Physiology and psychology work hand in hand at this time. Bringing awareness and support to the relational field can help foster the creation of nourishing relationships during this period of massive change, challenges and growth.
In this three-part course Dominique Sakoilsky will explore three key relationship dynamics in antenatal, birth and postnatal times. She will look at ways to help create relational space for the mothers’ connection to herself, for the baby and for the couple. She will give practical tools for practitioners to use that are relevant to each relationship dynamic, with the aim of supporting the birth of a family.
Dominique Sakoilsky is a counsellor, supervisor and craniosacral therapist who has been working in the arena of birth and family life since the late 1980’s. She is the author of the book ‘The Seven Secrets of a Joyful Birth’ and the co-founder of the Relate Avon Family Counselling Service.
Join Dominique as she teaches how to support the creation of a family which includes space for the relationship to self, baby, partner and other family members.
This series of three one-hour lessons will:
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Look at how we co-create a relational field: Developing sensitivity and confidence
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Outline a systemic approach to family mapping
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Look at relational dynamics
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Consider relational space for
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the birth of a mother
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the for baby, in utero and beyond
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the couple and tools to support the growing pains inherent in most relationships post birth.
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Look holistically at holding space for clients antenatally, at birth and postnatally
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Reflect upon the importance of knowing your own boundaries and triggers as a practitioner
BUY THIS COURSE
COURSE PRICE – £60
Life-time access to course videos
COURSE & YEARLY MEMBERSHIP – £99*
Access to course videos
Access to all our live and recorded webinars
20% discount on all other courses
*recurring payments – can be cancelled any time
COURSE CONTENT
Part I
RELATIONSHIP TO SELF
This session will explore:
- Co-creating relational space with clients and being able to support clients to create their own relational space, with intention and boundary
- Deepening our understanding of supporting the relational aspect of birth and beyond to enable deeper holding, clearer space and an accurate meeting of patterns, without them having to be acted out
- The immense transition involved in becoming a mother and the challenge for her of relating to the self in a nourishing and supportive way
- Practical tools for supporting the woman on her journey using visualization, self-enquiry and somatic awareness
Part II
ReLATIONSHIP TO BABY
This session will explore:
- Supporting a new baby with their unfolding embodiment using skills such as deep empathy, touch and relational awareness
- Creating a relational field in which a baby receives good nourishment in their landing
- Barriers to creating a nourishing space for all the family
- Supporting mum (and partner) in reflecting on what is occurring at this time, bringing ease to any ‘knotty’ places
- Self-acceptance and self-awareness as the key to creating a supportive relational space, bringing a clearer container to the intensity often experienced at this time
- Barriers to meeting baby in this deep relational space
- Helping baby to ease out of the intensity of birth into having capacity for relationship
Part II
ReLATIONSHIP TO BABY
This session will explore:
- Supporting a new baby with their unfolding embodiment using skills such as deep empathy, touch and relational awareness
- Creating a relational field in which a baby receives good nourishment in their landing
- Barriers to creating a nourishing space for all the family
- Supporting mum (and partner) in reflecting on what is occurring at this time, bringing ease to any ‘knotty’ places
- Self-acceptance and self-awareness as the key to creating a supportive relational space, bringing a clearer container to the intensity often experienced at this time
- Barriers to meeting baby in this deep relational space
- Helping baby to ease out of the intensity of birth into having capacity for relationship
Part III
rELATIONSHIP TO PARTNER
This final webinar will explore:
- The ‘growing pains’ experienced in a couple relationship by the birth of a new baby, including emotive issues relating to vulnerability and difference at a time of lower resources and sleep deprivation
- The awareness and practical tools we can bring to support the new couple as they birth into a family
- Tools that support the relational field from the couples experience and ways to understand what may be evoked in this process of family creation, and how to bring something both useful and emotionally supportive to the growth needed
- The role of boundaries and communication, and keeping the heart open increasing the capacity for empathy and the availability of oxytocin for all in the family relational space
BUY THIS COURSE
COURSE PRICE – £60
Life-time access to course videos
COURSE & YEARLY MEMBERSHIP – £99*
Access to course videos
Access to all our live and recorded webinars
20% discount on all other courses
*recurring payments – can be cancelled any time
