About the CELEBRATION DAY A CELEBRATION DAY FOR GIRLS IS A ONE-day
WORKSHOP FOR 10-12 years old GIRLS WITH THEIR MOTHER OR FEMALE CARER.
This carefully crafted WORKSHOP WAS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT GIRLS AND
MOTHERS AT THIS SPECIAL THRESHOLD IN BOTH THEIR LIVES, and to provide
an affirming, grounded and connected CELEBRATION OF THE JOURNEY TO
WOMANHOOD. At the CELEBRATION DAY GIRLS ENJOY LIVELY DISCUSSION, fun
craft activities, women’s stories and gentle CELEBRATION OF
THE threshold of puberty and menarche. During the Day the GIRLS ARE
WARMLY INVITED INTO THE NURTURING CONNECTION AND SUPPORT WOMEN HAVE
LONG SHARED WITH EACH OTHER. Many participants report that their
MOTHER-DAUGHTER RELATIONSHIP IS ENRICHED AND ENLIVENED AS MOTHER'S
SHARE STORIES OF THEIR YOUNGER YEARS WITH THEIR DAUGHTERS For the
first part of the day the GIRLS ARE DROPPED OFF on their own, and
then the MOTHERS JOIN US AT 1.00pm for a celebratory long table lunch
(BYO), before staying for a beautiful afternoon of MOTHER/DAUGHTER
BONDING. The MOTHER'S SESSION IS on Thursday 27th February from
7.30pm to 9.00pm at HIGHETT Neighbourhood Community House in the Bird
Room (small room at end of hallway) Much of the role of provider of
information, wisdom and guidance falls, naturally, to MOTHERS. For
this reason we meet on our own (MOTHERS AND MYSELF) for a session
before the CELEBRATION DAY. This is an important preparation for the
Day and allows time for adult conversation and storytelling. During
this session MOTHERS ALSO RECEIVE IDEAS AND SUPPORT FOR THEIR
UNFOLDING MOTHER-DAUGHTER RELATIONSHIP AS THEY JOURNEY THE ADOLESCENT
YEARS TOGETHER. Please note that the cost of the MOTHER'S ONLY SESSION
IS INCLUDED IN YOUR MOTHER/DAUGHTER TICKET. Please feel free to email
me at melissa@melissajeffcott.com with any questions you may have
about the day and I'll be happy to respond. More information about
myself and the day can be found HERE Here's what some mum's have
said about my Celebration Day for Girls workshop: Thanks for an
amazing day, it was so worthwhile and a wonderful start to the next
chapter for these beautiful girls as they move into the teenage years.
I will be highly recommending this day to other friends! Lizzie Thanks
for a great day last Sunday (and mum’s session Thursday night!).
Tessa and I both thought the session was fantastic. What a special
time for a mother and daughter to spend together, exploring a topic
that is not often discussed and certainly not celebrated in the way
that it could be. Tessa loved the crafts and stories and how the
information was discussed amongst the girls in such an open and
non-embarrassing manner. It is amazing what can be explored with just
a little structure and guidance to get the conversations going. We
will always remember this meaningful day together. Thank you! Leslie I
didn’t know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised at how
confident the girls were after the day, and empowered with a bit more
knowledge. It was a safe environment where they could talk abut girly
issues and not be judged or ridiculed, and my daughter is not so
scared or worried about getting her period. It was also lovely to
share stories with other girls and mums. Nada About the facilitator:
Melissa Jeffcott is a certified life and parent coach, sacred space
holder and trained facilitator for 'A Celebration Day for Girls.' With
a background in child and developmental psychology, as well as her own
lived experience as a mother of 3, Melissa has a thorough
understanding of the challenges that can occur as children move into
puberty and beyond. Melissa has a current Working with Children card,
and her warm friendly nature creates a safe space for knowledge to be
shared in a fun and informative way.
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