Healing Relationships While Parenting
Learn How To Reconnect & Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Partner While Parenting
Starting a family is an incredible time in the lives of couples, but it does come with its share of challenges.
Many of the mothers I work with tell me they feel disconnected from their partners while yearning to be seen and validated in their changing landscape as they move from maiden to mother.
The demands of an infant or child can change the dynamic of a couple, and can cause even the most secure relationships to loose sight of how remain in friendship.
If this feels familiar to you, I want you to know that you’re not alone. Close to 70% of all parents notice more conflict and feel less connectedness after the birth of a baby.
But it’s not all bad news; with just over 30% of couples feeling more deeply connected and attuned to each other’s needs at this time.
It’s the behaviours of these couples that I teach you in this workshop, so that you can strengthen your friendship and positivity toward one another.
But it’s not all bad news; with just over 30% of couples feeling more deeply connected and attuned to each other’s needs at this time.
It’s the behaviours of these couples that I teach you in this workshop, so that you can strengthen your friendship and positivity toward one another.
This workshop is for you if:
You find it difficult to feel positive towards your partner.
You feel as though your friendship has weakened or disappeared over time.
You spend increasing amounts of time in disagreement with your partner.
You and your partner don't feel seen or heard by each other.
You have a sense that you are both communicating in ways that are not positive but not exactly sure why or how to fix this.
You're worried about how the state of your relationship will impact on your children.
In this workshop, you and your partner will learn:
- Why parenting can be a time of high conflict for couples.
- What it looks like to make your relationship a priority, and why this is a key to connectedness and positivity in your relationship.
- How to strengthen and maintain your friendship as a couple.
- How to identify the harmful communication patters which fracture couple friendship and connectedness, and how to counteract them.
- How to practice fondness and admiration in your relationship.
- About the emotional bank account of your relationship and how to keep it in the green.
- How bids for attention and connection are made by your partner and how to best respond for maximum connection and fondness.
I know how hard it can be to coordinate attending live workshops together when you have children, so I have created this for on-demand access. This means you and your partner can organise a convenient time to watch it together around your schedule.
If possible, I encourage you to participate as a couple in the workshop to get the most out of it, however if this is not possible I have had many couples successfully watch it at separate times and then get together to expand on what they've learnt.
If possible, I encourage you to participate as a couple in the workshop to get the most out of it, however if this is not possible I have had many couples successfully watch it at separate times and then get together to expand on what they've learnt.
I'm guessing that you’re already familiar with me to some extent, but if not…
I’m Yara Heary; a registered psychologist, a wife, mother of two, and singer – in which ever order works best on any given day!
Life After Birth Psychology began following the birth of my first son which threw me into another journey of self-rediscovery. To be honest, it was actually the intense relationship struggles I initially encountered with my husband that really set me on this path.
I wanted to find out why maintaining friendship and intimacy in our relationship felt so hard once we'd had a baby, and what to do about it. I couldn't beleive how unprepared I was for the wild seas my realtionship would face once a baby came along, and I wanted to help other couples become better prepared for this phase of life.
It is an honour to hold space for, and educate women and couples as they journey through parenthood, and I am beyond grateful that I can share that here with you in this workshop.
Yara
Frequently asked questions
Is this workshop inclusive towards non-cis gender, non- straight couples?
I have tried my best to create this workshop from a perspective of inclusivity for gender, sex, sexual orientation, and race. However, I am by no means an expert in this space and my lived experience is a cis-gender woman in a heterosexual relationship.
So, I accept that my language or examples made within the workshop may not feel always inclusive to some people.
If you find this to be the case, please know that it is not due to intention but rather, a lack of knowledge and understanding on my part.
I am invested in continually learning and doing better - so please reach out if you purchase the course and have feedback on how I could improve this.
So, I accept that my language or examples made within the workshop may not feel always inclusive to some people.
If you find this to be the case, please know that it is not due to intention but rather, a lack of knowledge and understanding on my part.
I am invested in continually learning and doing better - so please reach out if you purchase the course and have feedback on how I could improve this.
Is this workshop like psychological therapy?
This workshop is NOT a substitute for couples therapy. This workshop is a self paced, self help workshop. The material presented is evidence based, however it does not take into consideration your specific circumstances and so is general in nature.
If you are in crisis or are experiencing acute mental health distress which is impacting your ability to meet your everyday responsibilities, I encourage you to engage with a mental health practitioner in addition to this group. You could start by heading to the PANDA website or contacting PANDA's perinatal mental health line (in Australia) on 1300 726 306
If you are in crisis or are experiencing acute mental health distress which is impacting your ability to meet your everyday responsibilities, I encourage you to engage with a mental health practitioner in addition to this group. You could start by heading to the PANDA website or contacting PANDA's perinatal mental health line (in Australia) on 1300 726 306
What happens after I purchase the course?
You will receive an email confirmation of your purchase which will include info on how to access to your dedicated member's area where the workshop recording and workbook are available.
How long is the workshop?
The workshop runs for 1 hour.
What is your refund policy?
All sales are final, but I encourage you to reach out to me at yara@lifeafterbirth.com.au if you encounter any problems.
Help! I didn't receive the email!
Please contact me at yara@lifeafterbirth.com.au if you did not receive your email confirmation.
How long do I have access to the workshop
You have forever access 🌹