Passage to Menarche

 
 

Help your daughter make an empowered transition to puberty…

The Passage to Menarche workshop series provides a space for girls to:

  • Learn information and facts about the stages of puberty and menstruation;

  • Learn emotional and physical self-care strategies for when it happens;

  • Build a peer support group with other girls and other mums;

  • Find space for mother-daughter connection and discussion around sensitive topics;

  • Celebrate and honour girls as they reach a key milestone in their development.

What is Menarche?

Menarche is the first occurrence of menstruation. 

This workshop series aims to help girls prepare for the transition to womanhood, while nurturing the mother-daughter bond.

The workshop progresses through the following topics:

  • Day 1
    Session 1: Why do women bleed? 
    Introduction to hormones.
    - Lunch break -
    Session 2: Why do some girls develop earlier than others?
    Developmental stages of puberty.

  • Day 2
    Session 3: What’s it like when you get a period?
    Overview of the menstrual cycle.
    - Lunch break -
    Session 4:  My period connects me with nature.
    Cycling with the moon; how moon cycles and menstrual cycles can affect your emotions.

  • Day 3
    Session 5: What if I get my period?
    Making a period pack, self care strategies.
    And.. Celebration!


Each session consists of:

  • Fun activities

  • Information and facts

  • Guided discussion 

  • Circle sharing

  • Craft 

Mum’s say

“A heartfelt  Thankyou  to Cyena for creating such a sacred, safe, beautiful space to honour this upcoming journey for our daughters. These workshops throughout the year left us feeling even extra connected as mother and daughter, as well connected to the sisterhood community around us. It was so heartwarming to see the girls excited and embracing their girlhood and inner goddess. An experience we will both cherish forever, and I would highly recommend anyone with young daughters to join your circles or workshops if they have the opportunity.”

“Really lovely time carved out for my daughter and I. She is now prepared to have conversations and knows that I know where she’s at. You held space for each person in the room, a real credit to you, Cyena..”

“It helped us explore topics we hadn't covered yet in a supportive environment. We both aren't very ceremonious type people but it was nice to connect with others in a new way and have valuable mother & daughter bonding time. Thank you again for this experience."

“I feel it was valuable to both of us, it was special to have this time with her before her cycle starts to show that we all go through this crazy beautiful process and all the different approaches to it. It felt liberating to be able to have such an open discussion with so many lovely ladies and girls and I hope she has left feeling prepared for what is to come."

“So grateful for the privilege to join this workshop series, it was absolutely magical and sacred and just what we need in a society that lacks meaningful rites of passage.”


Facilitator

Cyena Caruana is a Mum, Homeopath and Naturopath who has completed facilitator training with Red Tent Australia.

Cyena has a double degree in Health Science and has extensive knowledge of the female reproductive system and women's health. She majored in Homeopathic management of women's reproductive pathology while studying with Endeavour College of Natural Health. As part of her practice as a Homeopath and Naturopath, Cyena consults with women and young girls to assist with hormone regulation, fertility, addressing reproductive pathology and supporting mental and emotional wellbeing, among other health issues.

Cyena has previously held a series of workshops and events for Samford Red Tent; including women’s circles, maiden circles, menstruation education workshops and Mother/Daughter events. Cyena has also undertaken the Rites of Passage training (Maiden-Crone) with Tanishka Moon Woman.

Cyena has a passion for creating sacred spaces for women to gather, and she believes in the importance of 'planting the seeds' for the next generation of emerging confident, empowered, and connected young women through self-enquiry, positive role-modelling and community.