Seasons of Renewal
Respectfully let go of what's holding you back
TL;DR
Feel better and flourish.
Personal development for people who want more vitality, peace, and wellbeing.
Come join a small group of like-minded people who are interested to explore and revitalise their relationship with loss, grief and change.
A Seasons of Renewal circle is ideal if you are curious about learning new ways to let go of the inevitable life experiences that can weigh you down. People who have a reliable space to feel through life's challenges tend to be emotionally, psychologically, and physically healthier.
If you are more familiar with tending to loss and grief in this way the gatherings provide a welcoming place to re-connect whenever you need.
Seasons of Renewal are small gatherings held in-person over two days or online for 4hrs. In-person gatherings are held at the Abney Park Centre in Cheadle, near Manchester. This hybrid indoor/outdoor space gives us use of a private garden and woodland area, connecting within nature as a natural soothing space. We'll also make use of the surrounding woods, river, and lakes of Abney Park.
In modern times, people face all kinds of loss and grief both personal and collective. Learning to process change and loss, and to grieve well, can deepen your authenticity and aspirations.
In sorrow and loss there is also light, gratitude, and joyful aliveness.
Loss and change is best supported in community with others, even though this may be unfamiliar territory for some. In cultures that value individualism, experiences of change and loss can be isolating. At times when you most need connection, you may find yourself alone.
Seasons of Renewal are spaces here you can honour and enrich your everyday experiences of love and loss in a gentle way.
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Since I took the workshop I am more aware of emotions rising in my body and allow them to come up. Now I can recognise and express whatever is there, and not worry what the cause is. I cry for a few minutes and then let it go instead of feeling out of sorts & unsettled.
I don't like crying, it's uncomfortable. But after taking this workshop I seem to be more in touch with the uncomfortable feelings and I feel better after I let some of that tension get released.
I spent a wonderful and moving day on the Grief Therapy workshop. This safe and welcoming environment really helped me to get in touch with my emotions about recent family losses, and also surprisingly losses from years ago . I came away feeling lighter and more in touch with my feelings rather than hiding from the sadness. It has lightened the load enormously and feels like I have honoured those that have passed now.
Loved the singing!
I learned I don't need to be alone in my grief.
Since entering my menopause I'd noticed lots of changes and wanted to do some work around this, and to say goodbye to a year with lots of challenges. I had an amazing day. I left feeling lighter, brighter and with a sense of calm. In fact, I slept so well that night and woke refreshed and focussed. That feeling has stayed with me, realigned in my thoughts with a clear mind and just an enormous sense of wellbeing.
I loved the powerful female energy and how safe the environment felt to just go with the day, no matter what it brought up.
I would recommend that all women do this, we take on so much in our lives. It was great to focus on me for the day and get clarity on so many things. I acknowledged my feelings, made sense of so much, and cleansed my mind of debris from old wounds & thoughts that no longer serve me.
The workshop is a caring and gentle way to look after yourself and release those pent up emotions that you may be silently holding onto. Thanks Joanna and Mary for a very insightful and weirdly enjoyable day x
To book your place, please fill in the form. Your place is reserved once you've paid a deposit or in full.
Events are held seasonally four times a year in-person, as well as regularly online for shorter periods.
Two bursary places at a reduced fee are available at each gathering. It's possible to pay in installments if required. Please contact me for more information, to enquire about future dates, or to register your interest.
NB. Further outdoor workshops are run by my dear friend, colleague, and fellow apprentice to grief, Mary Dees. Check out her website for full details.