If you have had children removed from your care, remember you are not alone.
We support women on the Pause Programme to grow in confidence and share their experiences, if that is something they would like to do. Here are some resources that women working with Pause have created or find helpful:
Dear friend letters
Two women who have completed the Pause Programme wrote letters to other women who have had children removed from their care.
In a Mother’s Mind
Four women who have completed the Pause Programme worked together to create a podcast series about the mental health experiences of women who have had children removed from their care. For the final episode, they wanted to give messages of support to other women who are going through care proceedings.
The difference a relationship makes
Two women who have completed the Pause Programme worked alongside a production company to co-produce this animation about the importance of their relationship with their Pause Practitioner.
Self-care resources
Having your children removed from your care can have a huge impact on your mental health and stress levels. Here are some top tips and ideas of things to do when you’re feeling unhappy or stressed.
Self-care looks different to everyone. The most important thing about self-care, is that it feels good to you. Here are some examples that may help inspire positive emotions.
Self-care advice from Amy
This booklet was created by a woman working with Pause in Doncaster. She wanted to support others who may be struggling with their mental health, by sharing some of the techniques that have helped her to feel calm.
Stopping what you’re doing and taking a moment to think about what’s going on around you, can help reduce anxiety and boost positive thinking 🌷
Try this short grounding exercise if you ever feel overwhelmed.
