Thursday, August 14, 2014

The Authentic Mother: Creative Art Engagement to Support The New Parent

Becoming a parent is a life transition both wondrous and challenging. The Authentic Mother is a companion book for this time of change that validates the enormity of the feelings and experiences of early parenthood.

In addition to processing the multi-layered depths of becoming a mother on hormonal, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels, this book invites you to creatively express your emotions and experiences. Please note that no prior art experience is necessary to use this book—only an open mind. Within these pages you will find specific tools and exercises for creating art that will help you gain deeper insight into:

• Embodying your new role as a mother
• Connecting with your baby
• Working with changing relationship dynamics
• Expressing emotions, fears, and hopes
• Exploring the trials and tribulations of breastfeeding, healing, and body image
• Fostering self-connection and self-compassion
• Navigating plan changes, unexpected surprises, and the pain of loss
• Adapting and re-structuring your life to include your new baby


And much more.

To purchase The Authentic Mother 
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Reviews for The Authentic Mother:

"I LOVED this book. The author, Kate King, eloquently captured the joy, hope, fear, dispair, anxiety, pitfalls, and triumphs of every expectant and new mother. The book both directed and advised without being judgmental or preachy. I especially like the fact that the author highlighted some of the negative feelings sometimes felt by new mothers. Other books /blogs ignore these feelings and even criticize a mother who might not immediately feel ok with their role as a mother. Rather than "lightly touching upon" such a taboo subject, Kate King, provided reassurance, compassion, and constructive advise to help those struggling to recenter and find their sense of Self by facing their struggles without having to apologize for them. She also offered fun and creative directives that any new mom could use to work through every new situation they experience during a pregagnancy and the first months after your baby is born. I would absolutely recommend this book for any woman preparing to move into the role of a mother, this is a book that can be read and re-read throughout a lifetime." ---Rachel Z.

"This is a truly amazing book that can accompany any new parent or parent-to-be on their first stages of the exciting journey of new parenthood. Kate King's writing is very authentic, wise, and connects well with the reader. Can’t wait to read more! As a licensed professional counselor, I feel this book will be a valuable asset to many of my clients and others I know who have gone through new parenthood or are now. I also love the creative aspects to it, which add so much depth and allow the reader to adapt it to their unique situation and personality" 
---Kate D.


"Very informative and entertaining read! Definitely worth it for new moms who are looking for a real perspective on motherhood." ---Taylor S.

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