Elise Clement
Elise Clement is a holistic psychotherapist, life coach and facilitator. She supports women's mental and emotional wellbeing through life transitions, both personal and professional: processing the identity shift that comes with motherhood, navigating the demands of work and mothering, or any other turning point that requires overcoming self-doubt and courageously drawing a different picture of success. She has a special interest in Matrescence and guiding women through self-discovery and self-empowerment at various stages of their mothering journeys: whether they’re trying to conceive, pregnant or actively mothering. Elise works with women one-on-one and facilitates group gatherings where she provides a gentle space for women to feel seen, heard and supported as they reclaim their unique gifts and power in this season of their life.
Website: https://www.eliseclement.com/
Articles
Motherhood stirs a whirlwind of emotions—love, joy, exhaustion… and anger. But what if anger wasn’t something to fear, but a powerful force to guide us?
This Liberian fairy tale reveals how anger can protect, empower, and even nourish. It’s a story of strength, boundaries, and reclaiming your voice. If you’ve ever felt the fire of motherhood rage inside you, this one’s for you. 🔥
What is your definition of courage? What does it mean to be strong? There was a time when I could only see courage in grandiose acts, those that involved saving lives or at least doing something radically bold and risky…. Continue Reading >
Here are some things I’ve come to appreciate about work-life balance, in the context of motherhood. Most of the ideas and principles are applicable to anyone who is committed to living life more intentionally. What are you aiming for? Well-meaning… Continue Reading >
We’ve all had these days…when nothing seems to work as planned. The baby won’t go to sleep, the toddler decides to throw a tantrum at the most inconvenient time, we get the unexpected call from school to pick up our… Continue Reading >
Decision paralysis is real! When we are faced with choices, no matter how many options we have, what do we tend to do? Overthink, ruminate, procrastinate…and freeze! We put pressure on ourselves to find the best decision. The fear of… Continue Reading >
If you’ve ever held your breath through the work week, or the school holidays, if you’ve ever used the countdown to a weekend, a vacation or time away from your kids as motivation to get through the day, then it… Continue Reading >
Managing the rollercoaster of emotions in early motherhood can feel like a daunting task. There is so much adjustment, learning and surrender that is required and often very little support available to navigate the massive changes that this phase brings. … Continue Reading >
Have you ever felt resentment towards someone or something you cared about? They matter to you, yet they have mostly become a source of anxiety, anger, worry. Well, this could be a sign that you care too much. The overcare… Continue Reading >
A big part of my work involves supporting mothers as they reconcile their needs and ambitions as women with their family commitments. What we usually tackle first is the GUILT monster. The one that shows up when they raise their… Continue Reading >
Your ability to conceive is influenced by a complex interaction between physical, psychological and emotional factors. The body/mind connection is essential to take into consideration when looking to enhance your ability to conceive a baby. It takes a lot of… Continue Reading >
Your expectations shape your experiences. And it’s no different with the transition to motherhood. You may have assumptions about what the birth will be like, the type of parent you will be, the things you will or will not do… Continue Reading >
Many of us think that returning to work after maternity leave is like coming back to work after a long holiday. Yes, we may have forgotten our logins, our brains may be a bit foggy, and we may be spending… Continue Reading >
Becoming a mother is an important rite of passage in the life of a woman. Preparing for motherhood and your postpartum experience can make a huge difference to your stress levels, mood and relationships during the first days, weeks and… Continue Reading >
Perfectionism is not a healthy habit. Even less so when it comes to motherhood, unless you’re keen to rub shoulders with overwhelm, resentment, rage and the feeling of never being satisfied, which can eventually lead to maternal burnout. Here is… Continue Reading >
I never thought motherhood would be such a challenging and transformative experience for me. In hindsight, I realise that it started well before my daughter came into this world. I felt a shift within me as I was trying to… Continue Reading >
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