My Self-Paced Parenting Course - for mums who want to understand their anger, find compassion, feel empowered, and reconnect with those they love
“We don’t talk about maternal rage. I mean the kind that simmers under the surface for countless women, the kind that makes you dig your nails into your fists in an attempt to stop the fury from entering your hands, because if you don’t stop it now, it will turn to something shameful”
Author and mum Saima Mir
““Thank you so much for putting this course together. I would be amazed if there isn’t a mother out there who hasn’t experienced negative feelings around anger and found themselves struggling, yet it’s hard to find resources and support which approach this with the compassion your course has.
Most useful was the reinforcement of the more important role that repair has - especially this being something that myself and probably many people my age are the first to practice having never experienced it growing up.
I’m also taking away a deeper understanding of what lies behind my anger, a new perspective on it (with less shame). I like the practical elements where you can write down your thoughts and motivations - once you understand it, you can then make changes and develop strategies for better managing and expressing anger when it surfaces.””
Do you feel get stuck in an endless cycle of losing your sh*t with your kids followed by guilt and shame?
You’re not alone.
Over six, self-paced 10-20 minute video modules, you'll learn:
What anger is, where it comes from and how to spot your triggers
Tools and practices to halt, soothe and regulate your rage
Why anger is hidden in motherhood and the tyranny of perfectionism
How to change the dance of anger to repair and reconnect with your child
How to ditch self-sacrifice for self-compassion
How to communicate your unmet needs to your partner or family
Your course also includes:
Live Q&A to ask me questions and connect with other mums
Tailored Workbook to guide you through exercises and meditations
"SOS Grab Bag" for those tough moments and tricky days
“I found this course so nurturing, accessible and engaging. Each module is crafted to guide you to better understand why rage happens and what you can do about it. Each video is a bite-sized nugget of information – the perfect format for any busy mum. There’s even a handy “SOS Grab Bag” of regulation tools to call on after a tough bedtime with quick answers to how you can help yourself, paced into clear steps and suggestions. A must-have therapeutic course – highly recommend!”
“Maternal rage is a truly excellent course.
Caroline has drawn on an excellent model of therapy and put together beautiful slides, imagery and tools to guide you through it.
I know that any women who come to this, needing to feel more in control of emotions and able to manage themselves with their children, are going to come away knowing exactly what they need to do for themselves”
Can you relate? This course is for you if:
You never expected to feel so angry as a mum
You want to explore where your anger comes from
You lose your temper in ‘hot’ moments and, later, regret consumes you
You want to understand how anger shows up in your body
You want to learn practical ways to create a pause
You want to break free from perfectionism and ideas of ‘Supermum’
You want to develop a kinder relationship with yourself
You want to change the dance of anger with loved ones
You want to feel more connected to your partner and kids
“Honestly, the course has really altered the path I was on.
The impact of these 6 weeks is incredible – I really didn’t expect the volume of change in both my perception of my situation and my outlook for the future.
Connecting with other mums has been invaluable for me, realising I’m not alone. I’ve learnt something new every week, and as we’ve gone through the course I have changed as a result of what we’ve spoken about and the tools and techniques we’ve learnt.
Thank you for everything - you have created a very special, healing space.”
“I really valued this course and am so glad I took the risk and signed up. Being with other mothers who share similar experiences was so cathartic and Caroline held the space safely, gently, warmly and compassionately. — Lucy
I really enjoyed the course. I learnt so much and feel more supported and that I’ve got new insight and resources. — Catherine
I found it really helpful to explore origins of my anger and what it was that was triggering me. It was also helpful to work through techniques that I can use to stop myself reacting to my anger in an unhelpful way. — Tasha
Just thank you! The course has been quite challenging but it has also been totally transformative. I hope to be able to take forward everything from the course and continue to work on and understand myself better, for my own benefit as well as the benefit of everyone in my family. — Melanie
I found the course overwhelmingly positive and would recommend it to any mum who is struggling with anger.
Meeting with others on a weekly basis who were going through the same experiences as me, was incredibly reassuring and enabled me to be more honest about the things I was feeling. Since then, the participants have sent up a WhatsApp group and remained a supportive network to each other, which has been really helpful. — Lana
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Who is facilitating the course?
About Caroline
Clinical psychologist Dr Caroline Boyd has over 10 years' experience working in the NHS and mental health settings, and specialises in supporting parents from pregnancy to childbirth and beyond. Caroline is the author of Mindful New Mum, and her published research explores mothers' experiences of intrusive thoughts about their babies. Her work has been featured in You magazine, Grazia, the Telegraph, BBC Radio Scotland and Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4. Caroline is proud Ambassador to perinatal mental health charity, PANDAS-UK.
Caroline specialises in supporting parents around difficulties related to anger and/or anxiety. In her independent psychology practice, Parent Therapy Hub, she works integratively and draws on Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as Systemic, Narrative and attachment models. Caroline is fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), an effective approach for working with difficult memories and traumatic events. She is also trained in the Solihull Approach, drawing on psychodynamic, child development and behavioural ideas.
Caroline shares psychology ideas on Instagram and podcasts such as Motherkind to help parents feel more connected - to themselves and their children - and less alone.
“Thank you for running this course. Going into it I didn’t want to be “fixed” but rather to understand more about myself but that is exactly what I got. The knowledge and insight has been invaluable and I will continue to draw on it and the community of mums that joined are amazing. ”
Art credit: Alex Virr