Virtual Book Launch Party

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate the publishing of my book. Cathy's remarks about how, when, and why she wrote the book, breakout room for group chats, book selected reading, commentary from readers, cake cutting and champagne toast! It was such a fabulous afternoon of fun and sharing. Thanks to my daughter for organizing and all who attended. Stay well.
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University of Motherhood

​For Cathy, motherhood became an avenue for personal growth and awareness. She worked passionately and intentionally to develop a parenting approach which blended traditional values with empowerment and alternative methods. Motherhood became a quest to identify her true beliefs and deliberately pass them onto her children. Continually in a state of self-reflection, she asked herself: how can I ensure that my children learn to value family unity alongside independent thought? Cathy read, researched, inquired, tried, failed and tried again to discover her approach to motherhood. Cathy’s ultimate goal for her children was to foster love, joy, creativity, dignity, and community. She worked tirelessly to cultivate respect for all people and recognition that all opinions have value. Within the University of Motherhood lies the story of her journey from childhood to motherhood. Cathy hopes that readers experience as much joy and inspiration reading as she had writing about her many adventures and discoveries. 

Reviews

"Just finished your book!! You had me in tears on John's run!! Thanks for Writing it. I share your experience of overwhelming emotions when I think of my children - so much love but also pride, awe and respect." Clare Sullivan Smale ND
"University of Motherhood was an exceptional read.  It allowed me to reflect on my own experiences as a child as well as my own experiences as a mother.  Cathy Dockman shares her story in a way that has us experiencing a gamut of emotions as we travel through her story.  It is honest, though-provoking and normalizes and validates each of our own journeys of motherhood and all of the challenges, hopes, dreams and unconditional love that accompany that journey.  I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more of her personal story in the future." Laurie Escott

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Meet the Author

Raised on a farm in southern Ontario, Cathy was born into a large family with a Russian-Ukrainian father and French Canadian mother. An active, creative, bright and mischievous child, Cathy demonstrated a burning curiosity to learn everything about the world and how people related to one another. Cathy collected life experiences that broadened her perspectives through travel, work, school and being an entrepreneur. Before she was 30 Cathy married, became the mother of four beautiful children and relocated to a small town in Alberta where she raised her family. Cathy believes becoming a mother was the culmination of life-long learning experiences, which became the catalyst that dramatically increased her self-awareness and quality of life. On her journey through motherhood, Cathy encountered many challenges such as financial hardships, a divorce, being a single parent, and operating a small business while actively raising four children. Cathy demonstrated strength and resilience in overcoming these challenges while embracing the opportunity to re-evaluate her values and examine her identity. 
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