Caring for the Caregiver: Birthworkers & Flower Essences

Join Madison McCoy Of Earth and Sea and Jesse Muzzy of Free Body Fertility for a 60 minute virtual class, Caring for the Caregiver: Birth Workers and Flower Essences.

In this class, we delve deep into the demands and intricacies of birthwork, a sacred and demanding vocation that encompasses both the physical and emotional realms of human existence. Birthworkers encounter a myriad of experiences that shape their practice and influence their emotional well-being. From moments of profound joy and empowerment to encounters with burnout, feeling unwelcome, or disrespected by hospital systems and societal norms, birthworkers navigate a complex tapestry of emotions and challenges.
However, amidst the challenges and complexities of birthwork lies a sense of mystery and magic. This parallels the power of flower essences, which are potent remedies derived from the vibrational energy of flowers. By inviting the flowers in as allies, birthworkers can find support and solace in addressing the demands and common experiences of their practice. These essences act as gentle yet powerful allies, offering emotional nourishment, resilience, and a sense of balance amidst the chaos.

In this class, we will

• Affirm common demands of birthwork
• Explore major causes of birthwork burnout
• Outline the healing support of specific flower essences
• Learn how to begin working with flower essences
• Identify 10 Ways Flowers Can Support Birthwork (in a beautiful handout you can print or save for future reference!)

Join us as we delve into the intersection of birthwork, flower essences, and the profound potential for healing and transformation. Together, we'll explore how these gentle remedies can nurture the soul of the birthworker and illuminate the path towards greater well-being and resilience.How to support yourself in the work, after spending lots of time learning how to support clients

Jesse (she/her) is a certified Fertility Awareness & Sexual Reproductive Health Educator and Full Spectrum Doula. She specializes in teaching a method of charting the menstrual cycle that can be used for hormone-free contraception, support with conception, and a tool to achieve optimal hormone balance for healthier and pain-free periods. She supports clients in being autonomous in their reproductive health and utilizing all the tools and knowledge available to cultivate a life of wellness and balance. Jesse is also currently studying to become an herbalist specializing in women's health. She lives in New England and enjoys riding bikes, pole dancing, and cooking for friends.

Madison McCoy (she/her) is a circle keeper, flower whisperer, and student of the messy & miraculous. She is the founder of Earth and Sea, a llc with the mission to build a more equitable world by equipping individuals with generative conflict transformation tools, deep self awareness, and a reverence for the earth. Madison is a certified Personal Transformation Facilitator, flower essence practitioner, folk herbalist, and holds a degree in Community Conflict Transformation from George Mason University. She uses a whole self and trauma-informed approach & partnership with the plants to guide individuals in accessing their own deep well of healing, transformation, and imaginative power. She believes these are necessary tools to dismantle systems of oppression and through healing yourself, you heal the world. From medicinal plants to heal the body, to biomimicry: nature informs all that she does. She currently lives on a farm on occupied Piscataway land near Washington, DC with her partner and beloved more than human kin.