Courses & Women's Circles
"When women circle, something magical happens. Beyond the obvious social fulfillment is a space that touches the centre of our deepest vulnerability and our greatest power. When combined with structure, mutual respect, trust, and ritual, a women’s circle becomes a space where tentative voices are urged into authority, where dreams are articulated for the first time, where tears mark a rite of passage.
What makes a circle special? Being known beyond the roles that define us, speaking our dreams into existence, mourning what’s been lost, a container for promises, recognition that we are valued, time for honoring our innate connection to the cycles of the earth, the moment of recognition when we hear our own truth spoken by another, a space to call our own." ~Kristen Roderick
What makes a circle special? Being known beyond the roles that define us, speaking our dreams into existence, mourning what’s been lost, a container for promises, recognition that we are valued, time for honoring our innate connection to the cycles of the earth, the moment of recognition when we hear our own truth spoken by another, a space to call our own." ~Kristen Roderick
How does your truth feel on your tongue?
I want to know the shape of your pain,
the words that feel heavy on your heart.
How does your truth sound in your ears?
I want to hear it – each word, spoken aloud.
No one will laugh, no one will turn away.
Where does your truth reside in your body?
Circling your womb,
undulating in cycles of fear and hope.
Where can your wisdom be found?
In a circle of women
In your truth; in mine.
2013 © Kristen Roderick
I offer a variety of gatherings for women, including:
Beautiful Seasonal Circles
These circles are designed for women to come together, celebrate the changing of the seasons, and connect to themselves and other women through ritual, storytelling and celebration.
Courses and Women’s Circles*
Within a supportive group, women are guided through the terrain of transition. Personal storytelling, experiential learning, creativity, and personal and group wisdom are at the heart of each gathering, concluding with a beautiful ceremony to mark the journey taken together.
Subscribe to my monthly Spirit Letter to find out about upcoming courses and circles.
*Offered both in-person and online.
Beautiful Seasonal Circles
These circles are designed for women to come together, celebrate the changing of the seasons, and connect to themselves and other women through ritual, storytelling and celebration.
Courses and Women’s Circles*
Within a supportive group, women are guided through the terrain of transition. Personal storytelling, experiential learning, creativity, and personal and group wisdom are at the heart of each gathering, concluding with a beautiful ceremony to mark the journey taken together.
Subscribe to my monthly Spirit Letter to find out about upcoming courses and circles.
*Offered both in-person and online.
Fall Equinox Women's Circle Altar
Jennie's Experience in Circle
Coming together in a circle of women was important to me because I’ve been missing a deeper connection with women in my life. As I am often isolated at home, I miss the opportunity to express myself in a safe, deep way, beyond self-reflection. I usually dread the vulnerability of group work, but the women’s circle really surprised me. I felt comfortable and I realized the more you open up and share, the more you inspire others to do the same.
The circle was a supportive, unified space where everyone was being open, sharing and listening. It made me aware of the value of listening and being heard, which was really powerful for me. I didn’t realize I wasn’t feeling heard. Whether it was seeing something of myself in their story, identifying and learning from that, gaining insight into my own journey, or being inspired by the transformation of others – it was really beautiful to witness and be a part of.
One of the insights I gained came from knowing where I am in the transition process; embracing that, and accepting the changes I’m experiencing as a natural part of that process. For me, it’s about becoming a mother, learning how to nurture and care for other human beings, embracing my role, and recognizing that it’s okay to be searching for something and inspired about who I’m becoming.
The circle also brought to the surface some pain from the past - facing old fears and realizing there were a lot of negative emotions that I don’t want to feed anymore. I’d been flapping and floundering like a fish out of water, but I experienced a release during the circle that allowed me to let go of control and let go of some of the stuff in my head so that I could just be with it and feel it in my heart, sit with it, and become comfortable with it. The insight was really about accepting myself; that I am enough. Even though I don’t know what’s ahead, I know that I want to go there and now I’m feeling more prepared to go there.
I’ve never participated in a women’s circle before, and it was a really powerful experience.
~ Jennie Vlietstra, Owner, Positive Space Living