The You Behind the Mom
Rediscover Yourself Without the Guilt
Helping Moms Reconnect with Themselves While Raising the People They Love Most
Motherhood Is Beautiful—But It Can Also Feel Overwhelming
Motherhood transforms every area of life.
While it brings incredible joy, it can also bring emotional exhaustion, overwhelm, and the quiet feeling that you’ve lost yourself somewhere along the way.
Many moms carry these emotions in silence because they believe they should simply be grateful.
The truth is this: You can deeply love your children and still miss the woman you were before becoming a mom.
This interactive motherhood workshop at Spring Grove Counseling in Cypress, TX provides a safe and supportive place to explore these emotions while learning practical tools to reconnect with yourself.
The You Behind the Mom is designed to help you care for yourself while continuing to care for the people you love most.
Why so many moms feel overwhelmed
Today’s mothers carry far more than visible responsibilities.
Beyond caring for their families, many moms manage the invisible mental load of remembering schedules, solving problems, anticipating needs, coordinating appointments, and keeping everything running.
Over time, this constant emotional labor can lead to:
- Chronic overwhelm
- Burnout
- Emotional exhaustion
- Anxiety
- Loss of identity
- Isolation
- Perfectionism
- Constant comparison
Our goal isn’t to teach you how to do more. It’s to help you feel supported while learning how to include yourself in your own life again.
Rediscovering Yourself Without Feeling Guilty
Motherhood changes your priorities. It shouldn’t erase your identity.
Many women quietly grieve the loss of:
- Time
- Freedom
- Spontaneity
- Personal interests
- Relationships
- Confidence
- Independence
This workshop helps mothers acknowledge those losses while discovering healthy ways to reconnect with themselves.
Practical Tools for Real-Life Motherhood
Throughout this interactive workshop, you’ll learn to:
- Understand why motherhood feels emotionally overwhelming
- Process the grief that often accompanies major life transitions
- Challenge perfectionism and comparison
- Release guilt around caring for yourself
- Develop healthier boundaries
- Build meaningful relationships with other moms
- Leave with practical strategies you can immediately apply
What to expect
This four-hour interactive workshop combines:
- Educational teaching
- Guided reflection
- Interactive activities
- Small-group discussion
- Practical exercises
- Q&A
You’ll leave feeling seen, understood, supported, and equipped with practical tools for everyday motherhood.
Meet Your Facilitators
Lori Conger
LMSW
Von Hart-Orr
Graduate Intern
Workshop Information
Workshop: The You Behind the Mom (There must be 7 moms signed up for the workshop to continue)
Subtitle: Rediscover Yourself Without the Guilt
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Spring Grove Counseling – Cypress Office
Investment: $99
Includes:
- Four-hour workshop
- Interactive activities
- Small-group discussions
- Reflection exercises
- Muffins & Juice
You’re Not Meant to Do Motherhood Alone
Following the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to join a bi-monthly women’s support group where they can continue building relationships, receive ongoing encouragement, and process life’s challenges alongside women who understand.
Have Questions?
Frequently Asked
Questions
Is this workshop therapy?
No. This is an educational and interactive workshop designed to provide practical tools, encouragement, and meaningful connection. It is not a therapy session.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is designed for moms who feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or are looking for practical support and encouragement.
Will there be future opportunities to connect?
Yes. Information about our bi-monthly women’s support group will be shared during the workshop.
Rediscover the You Behind the Mom.
When you take care of yourself, you don’t take away from your family—you strengthen your ability to care for them.
Join Spring Grove Counseling in Cypress, TX, for a morning dedicated to helping you reconnect with yourself, release guilt, and move forward with greater confidence.
