An Experiential Book Club with Women Who Run with the Wolves

The iconic book Women Who Run with the Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés is a collection of curated stories from around the world, all exploring the wild woman archetype. The wisdom of these stories meet us boldly in every season of our lives.
This extended group experience is a deep dive where—together—we will move through all 16 chapters of Women Who Run with the Wolves as a small community.

In this workshop, we explore myth and folklore relating to the wild-woman archetype using art, movement, and storytelling.

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Although reading the book is not necessary to participate—each week we discuss major stories from each chapter, engage in art or movement practices intended to deepen our connections to the themes, and learn from each other about how the archetypes from each story show up in our own lives.

While this space primarily centers around the lives and stories of women, all who are genuinely interested in learning about, and exploring the inner feminine and wild woman archetype are welcome. If you've got questions or curiosities about the inclusivity of this container, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Info: Myth, Folklore, & Storytelling — We will focus on the main tale from one chapter per week and read the story together as a group, or experience it as a live-storytelling.

Unraveling Symbolism & Motif — After each story, we will thoroughly unpack and understand major symbols, motifs, and themes present in each tale.

Art or Movement Practice — Each story will be paired with a carefully curated art or movement exploration to more deeply experience specific elements of the feminine rites of passages in each chapter.

Reflection & Journaling — At the end of each session, the facilitator will leave participants with several journaling prompts and reflection questions to continue deciphering their own unique wisdoms.

Community Container — In addition to weaving community into each of these previous components, there will also be an opportunity each session to share, discuss and witness what has been coming up for everyone during their journey into the wild woman archetype.

Info: Exploring the Wild Woman Archetype is a 16-week community, experiential series to dive deeply into the tales within Women Who Run with the Wolves. This workshop is held in person** each Sunday evening from 4:30 PM until 6:00 PM at a private studio in Missoula, Montana.

The studio space will be open at 4:10 PM. Arriving 10- 15 minutes early is optional, but encouraged so we can start promptly at 4:30 to respect everyone's time. From 4:10 PM - 4:30 PM journaling prompts for the evening will be displayed and tea and light snacks will be available so folks can drop into themselves, the material, and any inquires before we start as a group. This is also a great opportunity to build new community and connect with others outside of the container.

Info: Come When You Can

Although the folks who only miss one or two nights of the series seem to get the most out of this depth journey, this container is specifically created to catch you in your busy life.

If you only come to one session, or you come to all 16 sessions—you are welcome here.

If this work calls to you, please let it be imperfect, come when you can.

**Come As You Are**

Additionally, this space is also curated to allow folks to participate as much or as little as they desire. The magic of these particular stories in Women Who Run with the Wolves, is that they value wholeness, not just showing up when we're at our 'best.'

Everything I offer in this series is optional and sharing is never expected. Further, attending while experiencing stormy moods, or stuck in your grungiest, weekend pajamas is encouraged. Especially in the throws of a long, dark winter—I expect that there will be nights where you show up as a more feral wolf, rather than a perfectly groomed one.

Info: Each week we'll explore a different tale within the collection Women Who Run With the Wolves.

Whether you come for the whole journey, or just the stories that call deeply to your soul, the full breakdown of the series will look like this:

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Dates // Major Story

January 4 — Introduction & Singing Over The Bones

January 11 — Conversations With LaLoba & The Four Rabbinim

January 18 — Bluebeard

January 25 — Vasalisa

February 1 — Manawee

February 8 — Skeleton Woman

February 15 — The Ugly Duckling

February 22 — Butterfly Woman

March 1 — The Red Shoes

March 8 — The Selkie Myth

March 15 — La Llorona, The Little Match Girl, & The Three Gold Hairs

March 22 — Baubo, Coyote Dick, & A Trip to Rwanda

March 29 — The Crescent Moon Bear

April 5 — The Woman With Hair of Gold

April 12 — The Handless Maiden

April 19 — Canto Hondo & The Wolf's Eyelash, Closing

April 26* —TBD: Optional Closing Celebration Gathering

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