These Workshops are Available Upon Request (Six or More People)
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Living On Artfully: Healing From Loss
The most difficult passages in our lives are related to loss: losing a loved one, enduring an illness, losing a dream or a career. This four-week structured group offers you an opportunity to honour memories of these passages, and provides a companion model to help work through the journey of grief without judgment. Using music, meditation, creative writing and expressive art, you will be supported and guided to access and discuss deeper meanings. If words are too difficult to share, silent journeys will be honoured.
No previous experience or artistic/musical talent is required.
The most difficult passages in our lives are related to loss: losing a loved one, enduring an illness, losing a dream or a career. This four-week structured group offers you an opportunity to honour memories of these passages, and provides a companion model to help work through the journey of grief without judgment. Using music, meditation, creative writing and expressive art, you will be supported and guided to access and discuss deeper meanings. If words are too difficult to share, silent journeys will be honoured.
No previous experience or artistic/musical talent is required.
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Art From the Heart
Art is the oldest language: it goes beyond words and expresses the soul’s infinite possibilities and colours. In this one-day workshop, you will learn not only that this universal language fills your own body, but also how your own creative expression can cultivate joy and peace in your heart.
No previous experience or artistic talent is required.
Art is the oldest language: it goes beyond words and expresses the soul’s infinite possibilities and colours. In this one-day workshop, you will learn not only that this universal language fills your own body, but also how your own creative expression can cultivate joy and peace in your heart.
No previous experience or artistic talent is required.
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Wisdom Gatherers
The Wisdom Gatherers Circle is a council of radical listening and photo therapy, discovering deep insights through chosen pre-made imagery. The talking circle will explore a variety of topics through meditation, discussion and reflection. The sessions provide an opportunity for gentle relaxation and sharing. All are welcome.
No previous experience or artistic talent is required.
The Wisdom Gatherers Circle is a council of radical listening and photo therapy, discovering deep insights through chosen pre-made imagery. The talking circle will explore a variety of topics through meditation, discussion and reflection. The sessions provide an opportunity for gentle relaxation and sharing. All are welcome.
No previous experience or artistic talent is required.
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Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!
Art is not just for artists: playing with art gives all of us space to get out of our normal thinking patterns, opening opportunities to see ourselves and our past with new eyes and new hearts. Expressing ourselves through art helps us to care more for ourselves, give ourselves the benefit of the doubt, and be patient with ourselves. In this course, participants will be guided into using art to deepen self-compassion, healing and joy.
No previous experience or artistic talent is required.
Art is not just for artists: playing with art gives all of us space to get out of our normal thinking patterns, opening opportunities to see ourselves and our past with new eyes and new hearts. Expressing ourselves through art helps us to care more for ourselves, give ourselves the benefit of the doubt, and be patient with ourselves. In this course, participants will be guided into using art to deepen self-compassion, healing and joy.
No previous experience or artistic talent is required.
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Soul Wisdom: Deeper Meaning Through the Arts Science shows that we process through imagery. Join Straja in this Urban Vision Quest and tap into your internal resources through creativity. Enhance your well-being, dare to discover your dreams that live within, playfully explore your soul and discover your own Questing Map.
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Stepping Stones
Allow yourself an opportunity to honour the memories related to passages in your life: losing a loved one, moving to a new city, changing employment, enduring an illness, loss of a dream, children leaving home,and more . Healing past hurts will give you new energy for your future. Experience various creative techniques to access deeper meanings in working through the journey of grief in a non-judgmental, supportive, sensitive and beneficial way. Each session addresses a different theme surrounding transition. There will be opportunities for discussion. However, if you find words too difficult to share, your silent journey will be honoured.
Stepping Stones can also be for those wanting ongoing support after or before Living on - Artfully, and/or needing daytime sessions while working through all types of transition.
Allow yourself an opportunity to honour the memories related to passages in your life: losing a loved one, moving to a new city, changing employment, enduring an illness, loss of a dream, children leaving home,and more . Healing past hurts will give you new energy for your future. Experience various creative techniques to access deeper meanings in working through the journey of grief in a non-judgmental, supportive, sensitive and beneficial way. Each session addresses a different theme surrounding transition. There will be opportunities for discussion. However, if you find words too difficult to share, your silent journey will be honoured.
Stepping Stones can also be for those wanting ongoing support after or before Living on - Artfully, and/or needing daytime sessions while working through all types of transition.
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Animal Communication
We all want healthy relationships with our pets and to ensure they are getting the most out of life. In this one-day workshop you will come to understand your pet on a different level. You will learn that your relationship is about inter-relationship, not leadership (as many people may believe).
You will learn how to: calm your animal, apply healing touch/energy, understand ear movements, recognize boundaries and sacred zones and groom in a way that is enjoyable for you both.
Your pet is best left at home.
We all want healthy relationships with our pets and to ensure they are getting the most out of life. In this one-day workshop you will come to understand your pet on a different level. You will learn that your relationship is about inter-relationship, not leadership (as many people may believe).
You will learn how to: calm your animal, apply healing touch/energy, understand ear movements, recognize boundaries and sacred zones and groom in a way that is enjoyable for you both.
Your pet is best left at home.
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Pet Loss: Grief Support Group/Individual for Our Over-the-Rainbow Friends
This heart-felt afternoon (evening) provides both peer support and professional help in expressing your feelings, whether you are anticipating or coping with the sorrow of pet loss. You will gather with other individuals and families and share stories about your animal companions in a safe and confidential environment. No artwork is involved in this process. Please bring a photo of your animal companion.
This heart-felt afternoon (evening) provides both peer support and professional help in expressing your feelings, whether you are anticipating or coping with the sorrow of pet loss. You will gather with other individuals and families and share stories about your animal companions in a safe and confidential environment. No artwork is involved in this process. Please bring a photo of your animal companion.
