Amazing Moms! Motherhood Curriculum
Authors: Dr. Sophia Murphy, Dan Griffin, MA, Harrison Crawford
The first gender-responsive, trauma-informed curriculum designed specifically for mothers
Amazing Moms! Motherhood Curriculum consists of 16 two-hour, co-facilitated sessions that include activities, exercises, and experiential opportunities. The goal of the workshop is to help participants create a vision of the mothers they want to be and to provide them with the awareness, tools, and confidence to achieve that vision. By encouraging participants to connect with the content on a personal level, the curriculum helps mothers enhance their relationships with their children and other family members.
The Amazing Moms! program―including a Facilitator’s Guide and Participant Workbook―goes beyond other parenting curricula, addressing the complex intersection of female socialization, childhood and adolescent trauma, and relational struggles that can come between mothers and their children. It covers a broad range of topics, including anger and shame, sex and sexuality, discipline, codependency, and self-care. The curriculum will challenge participants and facilitators alike to approach the material with vulnerability to achieve lasting growth.
- Follow detailed plans for facilitating 16 two-hour sessions on issues related to parenting, designed specifically for mothers
- Help participants develop self-awareness and understand how their past trauma influences their emotions and behaviors
- Encourage strong mother–child relationships with skill-building exercises and activities
- Use techniques to foster safety, trust, openness, and honesty in group settings
This curriculum is for all moms, with children of all ages―especially those who have found themselves in child protective services or some other aspect of the child welfare system.
About the Authors
Dan’s professional background includes over three decades in the mental health and addictions field. In addition, he is the author of seven groundbreaking books and curricula. He is a nationally recognized expert and a sought after speaker and trainer. Dan served as a senior fellow at The Meadows from 2015 to 2017. Dan earned a Master’s degree in Sociology from the University of Kansas. For his graduate work, Dan completed the first qualitative study centered on the social construction of masculinity in the culture of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Dr. Sophia Murphy provides treatment to individuals, families, and groups. With over a decade’s experience of direct service, Dr. Murphy has been fortunate to work with adults, adolescents, and children. Predominantly featured throughout her experiences has been an emphasis on the value of multicultural competency and a deep exploration of the relationship between identity and health. She is certified as a Personal Trainer from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, certified as a Sex Coach from The Sexology Institute, certified as a Sexologist from the American Board of Sexology, and is licensed as a Professional Counselor with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE). She is an AZBBHE approved clinical supervisor and supports both clinical interns and Associate-level counselors in professional development through the process of obtaining independent licensure.
Harrison Crawford has worked in the field of mental health for more than 10 years and is a Licensed Professional Counselor with additional licensure focused on addictive disorders. Harrison completed his graduate work at Argosy University in Phoenix, earning Master’s degrees in Mental Health Counseling and Sport-Exercise Psychology.
