Create Your Self-Care Menu

Do you often put your needs last and wish self-care felt more doable in motherhood?

Are you craving simple, realistic ways to support your emotional well-being?

Do you struggle to know what actually helps when you’re feeling overwhelmed or depleted?

Would you love to build a self-care plan that fits you – without guilt or pressure?

Does the idea of a warm, supportive space where you can explore self care your way sound like exactly what you need?

Are you looking for strategies that go beyond bubble baths and actually help you cope when things feel hard?

In this 90-minute workshop we will support you to create a personalised Self-Care menu that draws from evidence based strategies to support distress tolerance and emotional regulation. Our workshop is designed to go deeper than the surface and provide you with a toolbox that can be drawn on throughout motherhood. 

Join us for a nurturing and creative evening designed to help mothers build a personalised toolkit for self-care. This in-person interactive workshop will guide you in designing your own “Self-Care Menu”—complete with entree, mains, and desserts—filled with tailored coping strategies to support you through the challenges of motherhood.

What to Expect:

• Practical Tools: Create a physical take home self-care menu to support your emotional well-being. 
• Creative Expression: Customise your menu with self-care practices that work for you
• Community Connection: Share in a warm, judgment-free space with other mothers

Perfect for those seeking gentle, actionable ways to prioritise self-care, this event offers a meaningful close to Birth Trauma Awareness Week.

What We’ll Create:

Your very own Self-Care Menu, featuring:

Light Support (Entree):Quick, nourishing practices for when you’re stretched thin

Substantial Support (Mains):More involved strategies for when you need deeper replenishment

Full Nourishment (Desserts):Special, soul-filling care for when you’re completely depleted

Spaces are limited— Book your spot now!

All are welcome. Show up as you are and be held in a supportive and warm space.

Bubs in arms welcome.

We will be providing nibbles, tea and coffee.

Please let us know when you book if you have any dietary requirements.

Hosted by: Bronte Taylor & Ali Heppell

Ali is a warm, supportive and sensitive soul.

A mother, circle facilitator, postpartum doula, motherhood studies practitioner and matrescence educator and guide. She supports mothers to move into and through motherhood with self compassion, kindness, empathy, understanding and awareness. Ali supports mothers through creating opportunities for community and connection to themselves.

Ali can be found on IG @aliheppell_mothercare, www.aliheppell.com or email: hello@aliheppell.com

Bronte is kind, compassionate and simply, a ray of sunshine.

A mother and mental health social worker she works with adults from varying backgrounds and presenting issues, including concerns related to trauma, anxiety, depression, stress and perinatal mental health. She aims to create a safe and secure alliance with those she works with so they can work towards real and meaningful change. Bronte’s aim is to help create stability, consistency, awareness and trust in your journey together.

Bronte can be found on IG @bronte_heartfelttherapy or email bronte@centreself.com.au

Venue: Oak and Haven

Oak & Haven is A mindful living store celebrating creativity, connection, and intentional living. Founded and ran By Yana, the space offers a curation of handcrafted ceramics, journals, and more. Behind the shop space is a warm and welcoming workshop space to where you can take a deep exhale.

@oakandhaven

Where: In-person at Oak & Haven, 7 The Mall, Croyson South 3136.

Date: Friday 18th of July 2025

Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Duration: 90 minutes

Cost: $60 pp (20% discount for single parents and individuals on a concession – if this applies to you please reach out to Ali or Bronte to be invoiced).