FlourisHER is a Women & Girls Health & Mental Wellbeing Programme
It offers support with mental health issues caused by health or situational issues – always in a “judgement free space.”
FlourisHER’s Vision is to:
To eradicate health inequalities and amplify women’s voices in Cheshire and Beyond with the aim of improving physical and mental wellbeing outcomes.
FlourisHER’s Mission is to:
Encourage women to actively care for their health and wellbeing both in their personal and professional lives
Inspire women to improve their knowledge and skills around their health and mental wellbeing
Empower women to feel more able to cope with their experiences throughout the different life stages; Relationship- Motherhood- Empty nest- Menopause- Bereavement
FlourisHER focuses on four key areas of women’s health & wellbeing:
Women’s Health Issues
Women’s health issues can have a significant impact not only on our physical health, but also our emotional and mental wellbeing, resulting in potential feelings of anxiety, depression, irritability and anger. As such, FlourisHER provides education and awareness raising on issues such as:
- Cancer
- Endometriosis
- Menopause
- PMS & PMDD
- Reproductive health issues
Domestic Abuse
Gender based violence can have potentially devastating impacts for individuals affected by it. FlourisHER offers support to women and girls impacted by Domestic Abuse & Violence. This may include experience of abuse within relationships such as;
- Physical abuse
- Emotional/ Psychological Abuse
- Financial Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Coercive Control
The Perinatal Journey & Infant Loss
Issues around fertility, pregnancy and maternity can significantly impact our mental and emotional wellbeing. FlourisHER offers support to women & girls impacted by:
- Traumatic birth
- Infant loss
- Perinatal health & wellbeing
Adverse Childhood Experiences
FlourisHER recognises the potential impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences across a woman’s lifespan. Adverse Childhood Experiences can include experiences such as;
- Neglect, physical, sexual and/or abuse
- Parental and caregiver substance misuse, incarceration or violence
- Parental or caregiver separation
FlourisHER offers support through:
Counselling
At FlourisHer, counselling is available to individuals in Crewe, Nantwich, Alsager, Sandbach, Middlewich, Winsford & Northwich who are;
– mums who are experiencing perinatal mental health difficulties
– or; mums who have experienced infant loss
– or; women who have experienced domestic abuse
-or; women who have expeirenced Adverse Childhood Experiences
-or; mums with children on a Child Protection Plan
These sessions last for 50 minutes and are offered weekly, for 6-10 weeks. We welcome a donation of £5 per session.
Peer Support
FlourisHER recognises the value of accessing support from like-minded peers who have a shared lived experience. For this reason, FlourisHER is proud to offer the following peer support groups:
- Infant loss online group
- Menopause Cafes
Wellbeing Support
Our vibrant monthly calendar of events offer a safe space for women to embrace holistic health and wellness. These are available across Crewe, Nantwich, Alsager, Sandbach, Middlewich, Macclesfield, Wilmslow, Ellesmere Port, Tarporley, Winsford & Northwich. Events include;
- Well Women Pop-Ups
- Women’s Health Drop-Ins
- Online community
- Women’s Health Talks
- Community Outreach & Events
- Learning Opportunities
- Social Prescribing Activities
Upcoming dates can be found on our Wellbeing page.
"The infant loss peer support group has become like family. Before that I had no-one to talk to"
"My counsellor was so great, having this opportunity has been so helpful to me"
"I have found this session really engaging and interesting, I wasn't sure what to expect but I will definitely take my positive experience to encourage other staff to join these sessions, it has been an absolute joy"
Our Impact
