Mothers*Story Circle Berlin
"Good Enough" Images of Postpartum:
Discussion Circle with the Support of Photography as a Lens into Motherhood* and Mental Health
Talking about our challenges as a mother* is not easy and often frowned upon.
Not all motherhood* moments are surrounded by this beautiful glow as is portrayed in typical motherhood* imagery.
Come and exchange with a group of immigrant, international, or foreign moms*, part of a multicultural and possibly multilingual family, away from home, just like you!
Topics are often around the complex web of physical, emotional and psychological changes motherhood* brings to our lives. As a visual artist, I will sometimes be using my current work "Good Enough" to open up and facilitate the conversation. "Good Enough" consists of interviews and photographs about immigrant mothers* in Germany suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorder - PMADs.
Sessions could include a brief presentation of what matrescence and PMADs are about, a discussion and group sharing experiences using the photographs to illustrate the challenges we are facing as mothers*.
Several themes may be discussed, depending on your current needs, such as: Multiple Conflicting Identities as FLINTA*- mother*- partner - stay-at-home - worker, Relationships & Sharing the Load, Body Changes: the physicality of being a mother*, Motherhood*: a full spectrum of emotions, Intrusive Thoughts, Coping Mechanisms, Mom's* Guilt, Mom's* Competition, Expectations and Pressures, Self-Care...
We are very much looking forward to welcoming you.
Here’s how it works
When: First Thursday of every month, 7:30 PM CET
Format: Einhorn Familienzentrum - Fredersdorfer Str. 10, 10243 Berlin
Language: English
Registration: Fill the form, then book your session via Calendly
Contact: For questions, please contact Johanna at afloatberlin@gmail.com.
*Please take some time to read our Afloat Support Groups Rules (link on the form below) to get a feel of what to expect during the group.
Disclaimer:Please note that this group is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment by a psychotherapist or psychiatrist. We are a peer to peer support group and a hub to connect you with health care professionals and other service providers around pregnancy and motherhood*. We do not handle psychiatric emergencies.
Would you like to support us?
Please donate. Help sustain our work.
A suggested donation of €8 helps us cover the costs of running our groups and keep them accessible to everyone. Donations are voluntary, and no one is turned away due to inability to contribute.Your donation funds your chosen project or urgent needs within Afloat’s mission. If a project is fully funded or urgent needs arise elsewhere, we may reallocate donations in line with Afloat e.V.’s mission. Your support helps us care where it’s needed most. Thank you for your trust. Please note that, as these are donations, we do not issue refunds, if you cancel your attendance to a support group or a session. A donation receipt for tax purposes can be requested via email to hello@afloatgermany.org.
Join us and make lasting connections!
IMPORTANT! Please fill out the registration form below to indicate your interest in the group. You will then be directed to a page with information about completing the registration process and booking your sessions through Calendly. Your registration can only be confirmed once you have completed this second step.
Think of it like joining a gym: filling out the registration form is like becoming a gym member, but using Calendly is how you sign up for the actual class and secure your spot. Thank you!
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Mothers* Story Circle Berlin
“Good Enough” Images of Postpartum: Discussion Circle with the Support of Photography as a Lens into Motherhood* and Mental Health
Talking about our challenges as a mother* is not easy and often frowned upon. Not all motherhood* moments are surrounded by this beautiful glow as is portrayed in typical motherhood* imagery. Come and exchange with a group of immigrant, international, or foreign moms*, part of a multicultural and possibly multilingual family, away from home, just like you!
Topics are often around the complex web of physical, emotional and psychological changes motherhood* brings to our lives. As a visual artist, I will sometimes be using my current work “Good Enough” to open up and facilitate the conversation. “Good Enough” consists of interviews and photographs about immigrant mothers* in Germany suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorder - PMADs.
Sessions could include a brief presentation of what matrescence and PMADs are about, a discussion and group sharing experiences using the photographs to illustrate the challenges we are facing as mothers*.
Several themes may be discussed, depending on your current needs, such as: Multiple Conflicting Identities as FLINTA*- mother*- partner - stay-at-home - worker, Relationships & Sharing the Load, Body Changes: the physicality of being a mother*, Motherhood*: a full spectrum of emotions, Intrusive Thoughts, Coping Mechanisms, Mom’s* Guilt, Mom’s* Competition, Expectations and Pressures, Self-Care...
We are very much looking forward to welcoming you.
First Thursday of every month
- When: First Thursday of every month, 7:30 PM CET
- Format: Einhorn Familienzentrum - Fredersdorfer Str. 10, 10243 Berlin
- Language: English
- Registration: Fill the form, then book your session via Calendly
- Facilitator: Johanna Lennon
- Contact: For questions, please contact Johanna at afloatberlin@gmail.com
Here’s how it works
Fill out the registration form to indicate your interest in the group.
You will then be directed to a page with information about completing the registration process and booking your sessions through Calendly. Your registration can only be confirmed once you have completed this second step.
Think of it like joining a gym: filling out the registration form is like becoming a gym member, but using Calendly is how you sign up for the actual class and secure your spot.
*Please take some time to read our Afloat Support Groups Rules (link on the form below) to get a feel of what to expect during the group.
Would you like to support us?
Please donate. Help sustain our work.
A suggested donation of €8 helps us cover the costs of running our groups and keep them accessible to everyone. Donations are voluntary, and no one is turned away due to inability to contribute.
Your donation funds your chosen project or urgent needs within Afloat’s mission. If a project is fully funded or urgent needs arise elsewhere, we may reallocate donations in line with Afloat e.V.’s mission. Your support helps us care where it’s needed most. Thank you for your trust.
Please note that, as these are donations, we do not issue refunds, if you cancel your attendance to a support group or a session. A donation receipt for tax purposes can be requested via email to hello@afloatgermany.org.
Please note that this group is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment by a psychotherapist or psychiatrist. We are a peer to peer support group and a hub to connect you with health care professionals and other service providers around pregnancy and motherhood*. We do not handle psychiatric emergencies.