Understand the social pressures shaping mothers’ experiences.

This microcredential is designed for professionals who work with mothers, or who are looking to bring a deeper understanding of motherhood into their professional practice.

Whether you’re a psychologist, counsellor, social worker, doula, coach, educator, maternal health practitioner or workplace professional, you’ll develop a sociological perspective that complements your existing knowledge and expertise.

No prior knowledge of Motherhood Studies is required.

This microcredential is designed for both established and emerging professionals who work with mothers, or who are interested in bringing a sociological understanding of motherhood into their professional practice. It provides an accessible foundation that you can build upon within your existing or intended professional role.

You don’t need to have completed any of Sophie’s previous trainings to participate.

You may have encountered the Perfect Mother Myth through Sophie’s podcast, presentations, free trainings or other educational resources. This microcredential takes you beyond awareness and into structured professional application.

You’ll explore the academic foundations of Motherhood Studies, deepen your understanding of intensive mothering ideology and normative motherhood, and learn how to introduce the Fish Tank Model into your work. You’ll also receive training in the original six-part LISTEN Framework, practical resources for recognising maternal expectations, and guided approaches to facilitating critical reflection within your professional scope.

Rather than simply understanding the Perfect Mother Myth, you’ll learn how to begin bringing this knowledge into the work you already do with mothers.

Once you enrol, you’ll receive immediate access to the microcredential through the online learning platform, where you can work through the five sections at your own pace. You’ll have access to the video lessons, private podcast version of the teaching, downloadable practitioner resources and guided reflective activities.

When you’ve completed the training, you’ll submit a short knowledge quiz and Professional Integration Reflection. Sophie will review your assessment, and upon successful completion, you’ll receive your Certificate of Completion, digital emblem and CPD Supporting Documentation.

If you’re joining during the founding release, you’ll also have the opportunity to book your complimentary 30-minute private Integration Session with Sophie, to be booked by July 2027.

The assessment is designed to consolidate your learning and support you in applying the concepts to your professional context.

You’ll complete a short knowledge quiz requiring a score of 90%, with up to three attempts, alongside a Professional Integration Reflection that invites you to consider how you’ll bring a sociological perspective into your work. If you encounter difficulties, Sophie will provide guidance to support your learning and successful completion.

Once Sophie has reviewed and approved both assessment components, you’ll receive your Certificate of Completion, digital emblem and CPD Supporting Documentation.

Access to the self-paced training and learning resources is immediate and ongoing. The training includes video lessons, a private podcast version of the teaching, downloadable resources and guided learning activities.

If you’re enrolling in the founding release, you’ll also have the opportunity to book a complimentary private 30-minute Integration Session with Sophie. This optional session must be booked by July 2027.

Yes. You can enrol for $899 AUD in one payment or choose six monthly payments of $150 AUD.

Both options provide access to the same training, resources, assessment and completion benefits.

This is an assessed, foundational professional development microcredential designed for professionals working with mothers.

You may be able to claim continuing professional development (CPD) hours or points for completing this training, depending on the requirements of your professional association. We recommend checking with your relevant professional body to confirm eligibility and recognition.

Upon successful completion, you’ll receive your Certificate of Completion and digital emblem, along with downloadable CPD Supporting Documentation outlining the microcredential’s learning outcomes, educational content, assessment requirements and learning hours. This documentation is designed to support you in recording and submitting your professional development activities.

The microcredential provides professional development in Motherhood Studies. It does not confer a clinical qualification or train participants to diagnose, treat or resolve psychological distress. The knowledge and resources are intended to complement your existing professional expertise and scope of practice.

Yes. Participants who complete this microcredential are eligible to apply their enrolment fee as credit towards the Motherhood Studies Practitioner Certification, subject to the published offer terms.

The Certification provides a broader and more extensive educational experience for practitioners wishing to deepen their knowledge of Motherhood Studies. There is no obligation to continue into the Certification. This microcredential is designed to provide a valuable standalone foundation.

As this is a digital professional development program with immediate access to the learning materials and resources, refunds are not offered for change of mind.

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