The Benefits
Our framework is based on research, an evidence-led approach, TIP and the voiced needs of mothers.
We seek to evidence our coaching by partnering with the coachee from start to finish, explaining the bespoke life-coaching BREATHE process and involving mothers in it by encouraging feedback and ideas, while also evaluating progress, outcomes and the difference it has made to their lives.
Sessions are facilitated by trained TIP, non-judgemental, compassionate, female coaches many of whom are mothers themselves. Independent of the justice, legal or social care system, the coach prioritises creating a safe, warm, welcoming and compassionate environment in order to build trust with the mother she is working with, in order for them to feel free to express their maternal identity and explore solutions from within themselves, which is also shown to result in better and more sustainable outcomes.
As coaching is a journey of self-exploration, which requires a level of self-understanding, awareness and ability to communicate thoughts and feelings, we clarify from the outset whether a mother is ready, willing or able to be coached, which again ensures better engagement, commitment and subsequently more effective, positive results.
With essential support from the coach the mother is encouraged to critically reflect, reclaim and reconnect to her maternal story, voice, choice and autonomy, even when their circumstances may appear not to allow that. Therefore, even if the desired outcomes aren’t achievable, there can still be growth in their worth and identity, and in challenging the shame and stigma that is associated with the label of ‘bad mother’. By engaging in the BREATHE model, at-risk and justice involved mothers can discover future potential, purpose and meaning and improved relationships, mental health, self-worth, compassion and confidence.
