Testimonials

Karni Seymour-Brown, LM on The Pregnancy Circle...

"All women are born with the innate ability to give birth. We come to this sacred event in various states of consciousness. We bring many different capacities, cultural traditions, family biases, personal accounts, fears and expectations to our own intimate birth experience.

The Pregnancy Circle is a journey into the old, the new and the unknown. It is a much needed time for women to focus on themselves, to turn inward, reflect, listen, explore and notice what is going on underneath the surface, on the inside.

Laurel Connell's experience and wisdom as a facilitator has directed her to put together the Pregnancy Circle, a beautiful, supportive, respectful process of empowerment practices for women.

Pregnant women are abound with change. During their circle time, each woman is honored celebrated and supported as she transitions through this life changing threshold.

With Laurel's mentoring and encouragement, women are moved to a deeper heart space and to reconnect with their authentic voice, creativity, strength and feminine power as women and as mothers. Each woman is appreciated for her precious presence within the circle.

Laurel assists women in identifying what it is they truly want and need. And how that can best come about. She also gently reminds women about creating balance within their lives. Balance between what she takes in and what she gives out.

Laurel is a loving and conscientious facilitator. She puts careful thought and meticulous attention into creating a meaningful Pregnancy Circle. She brings a plethora of rich mediums from which women are able to learn and grow. Her circle includes creative art expressions, stimulating discussions, meditative contemplations, playful  exchanges, lifestyle and health awareness, self reflection and self discovery.

She holds a safe space allowing women to create a community for themselves. A community of women that keep a tribal like watch over each other within the storms of every day living.

Laurel graciously ushers in a reconciling of the body, mind, heart and spirit. Her circle creates time for seeing possibilities and all things with fresh eyes, a kinder heart, and an open space for deeper relationships with more compassion, confidence and freedom."
                      
                                                    - Karni Seymour-Brown, LM
                                                      30 year midwife for Sunrise Birthing Center



"It was a true blessing to have been introduced to Laurel and her Pregnancy Circle. It was my first pregnancy and it was very comforting to be surrounded by like minded women who were going through the same changes. I would recommend any pregnant woman to try the Circle whether it is your first or fifth pregnancy. Laurel is a gift to all mommies and babies."

                                                                                 - Christy

"Initially, I was a little hesitant to attend Laurel's pregnancy support group since I didn't know what to expect. Once I went, I wished that I would have gone sooner in my pregnancy because it turned out to be such a valuable experience!! Laurel is a smart, spiritual, sweet and all-around good human being! She offers such a tender yet down to earth voice as well as empathy and creative solutions to all of those peaks & valleys that define the pregnancy experience. She helps facilitate in a non-judgmental way and creates a nurturing, relaxed and meditative environment.

Besides Laurel, I also met some other amazing women within the group that helped share in the experience and who I now consider friends. Plus, we made some cool pregnancy art! The process was so therapeutic. I really treasure the art and hope to share it with my daughter one day.

Laurel's group really helped me appreciate the pregnancy experience that much more and supported me through some of the difficulties and fears I faced while pregnant. What a wonderful opportunity that I feel enriched in having been a part of!!"
                                                                                -Karen