What we're doing:
processes of art, writing, commiserating, celebrating, listening, sharing, reflecting, supporting
What we're not doing:
drinking wine and complaining about our exes, gossiping, triangulating, re-traumatizing ourselves, giving unasked for advice
Who it's for:
queer, straight, cis, or trans people who are moms (or who ever were in that role), too
What it's for:
support, solidarity, skills, witnessing/being witnessed, self-compassion, personal growth, getting curious, making connections, receiving kindness
What it's not for:
deep therapy work, invalidating, comparing (at least I'm not/my ex isn't/my kids aren't.....), professional financial advising or movement training
about us, and about this.
I'm Erica. I'm a Registered Social Worker and a professional counsellor in full time private practice at Dolsen Counselling Services. I'm a queer parent of two school aged kids. I grew up in East Vancouver and have lived lots of places and worn a lot of hats, before finally arriving to qathet in 2017. I started this group because divorce is hard, and it is easier when we can talk about what it's like to be standing on our own two feet - sometimes wobbling, but sometimes so solid. I also needed solidarity, laughing, crying, celebration, and a place to be witnessed and supported through our processes of claiming ourselves back. This group will invite your whole self - even the messy parts - and all of you is welcome here. We'll do some group work, some writing, some art-making, some talking, some listening, and some reflecting. And if we allow it, we'll come out with community, new connections, and a story about who we are and what we're up to. Whatever stage you're at - welcome to the Hot Mom's Divorce Club.
Hi, I’m Sarah, certified Art Therapist in professional standing with the Canadian Art Therapy Association. I have 7 years of experience working with children and their families in Powell River, BC. I provide dignity-driven, person-centered therapy, which means I follow the lead of the person I’m working with and hold the belief that every person has the capacity for self-direction; that individually we know what to explore, who to share it with and how we want to work towards growth. I am collaborative in your journey, whatever that looks like for you. I walk “beside”.
Personal disclosure because transparency is awesome! I am a mother of three humans and two cat children lol! I am currently trudging through my own separation/divorce process! We all have our own divorce stories (motherhood included) each one unique like us. And this is also our common thread that binds us together in solidarity! Uniting us, helping us find commonality and community through the weaving together of our collective shared experiences and individual stories. Let us uprise, normalize, strengthen and support each other through Separation, Divorce, and Motherhood.