Entrepreneur Gives Birth To Her Creative Side

NewsDurhamRegion.com:

An art therapist is showing new mothers a baby doesn’t have to be the only new creation they welcome into the world.

Susanne Watson-Bongard offers art and wellness programs for all ages with her company, Art and Soul Express.

The studio is home-based with a focus on new and expectant mothers they can also give birth to their own creative abilities. In addition to the art, the workshops offer a variety of honest perspectives and experiences in pregnancy.

Ms. Watson-Bongard said mothers find the program refreshing since they can relate to others in their situation.

“It’s beneficial for new moms and expectant moms to get together in a creative environment and talk about the ups and downs of motherhood,” she said. “You don’t always take the time that you need to for yourself. It’s important to get out of the house and talk to other moms and hear their stories.”

She describes the programs as “art studio meets spa revolution,” illustrating the relaxing atmosphere of the environment.

“Women are trying to do everything right: you feel guilty putting your kids in day care and going to work but you also feel guilty for staying home with them and not going to work,” she said. “I hope to bring women together, to bring moms together and break those ‘good mom’ myths,” she said.

Photo by Walter Passarella .

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