Please join us for a free Mum Love webinar exploring maternal identity, emotional wellbeing and how libraries can support mothers.

Becoming a mother is a profound life transition, but the impact on a woman’s identity, confidence, relationships and sense of direction is often overlooked. Mothers may be struggling with feelings they find difficult to put into words, while the people around them may not always know how to respond.

This practical session will give library staff a better understanding of what identity change can look like, how to recognise when a mother may be struggling, and simple ways to respond without needing clinical training.

The session will introduce Mum Love and its Emotional Support Pack, with practical guidance on how library teams can use and share these resources with mothers in their communities.

The webinar will cover:

• Why maternal identity matters and what can change when someone becomes a mother
• What feelings such as overwhelm, loss of confidence, loneliness and disconnection can look like
• How to Notice, Normalise, Share and Signpost when a mother opens up
• An introduction to the Mum Love Emotional Support Pack and how it can be used
• Why libraries are uniquely placed to support mothers
• Knowing when to move beyond signposting and encourage someone to seek further support
• Practical steps every library can take to make mothers feel more seen and supported

The session will last approximately 45 minutes, with an opportunity to ask questions at the end.

You don't need to be a mental health professional to make a difference. Sometimes knowing what to notice, what to say and where to signpost can be the first step in helping a mother feel less alone.

This is a Member Only Event.

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