Women of the Bog
About this Event
Women of the Bog is a confidential, psychologically-informed group rooted in nature and feminist values & power, and aimed at deepening self-awareness and building a sense of community. It is facilitated by a qualified counselling psychologist & massage therapist.
Ready to take a deep dive and explore the bog with me? Using the bog as a guiding metaphor - a place of mystery, preservation, transformation and slow growth - this group offers space to reflect, reconnect with body and intuition, and explore personal and collective experiences of womanhood.
Each session will blend reflective discussion, creative exploration, embodied practices, psychological skills and shared meaning-making, held within a non-judgemental, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive container.
I feel so grateful to be in a position to offer this group! I have kept the price as low as possible so that it is accessible to everyone. However, if you are able to give more, I'll accept donations!
What to expect
Each 2-hour session includes:
- a warm welcome and a safe and confidential container
- introduction to the session theme
- reflective and/or creative activities (e.g. art, journalling, dyads)
- embodied practices (e.g. breathwork, movement, somatic awareness)
- optional sharing and collective reflection
A note on the venue
Bia Cafe is a beautiful Irish cafe in Levenshulme with strong community values. I'm so grateful to be able to use the space for Women of the Bog! Please note that the Cafe will be closed during our group, protecting our privacy and confidentiality, so no drinks or food will be served.
I will provide hot water and teas.
The 7-Session Arc
Women of the Bog follows a loose life-cycle / seasonal arc, drawing on feminine archetypes and natural rhythms to set the tone of each session. You are encouraged to book the full series, but if you prefer, you can attend one or more individual sessions. Below is a brief outline of the 7-session arc and example reflections to give you some insight into the themes we'll be exploring, but please feel free to ask if you want to know more before booking onto a session. You can get in touch through Organiser contact and I'm happy to arrange a brief call to talk through any questions.
Sessions outline
22nd June - Session 1: Intuition, self-discovery & circularity: What do you tend to hide or preserve in yourself? What patterns keep coming up again and again for you?
20th July - Session 2: Identity & inheritance: Exploring our values, hopes & goals. When do you feel the most fully you? What family narratives were handed down to you?
24th August - Session 3: Safety, consent & desire: What is your relationship with your body? With intimacy? With desire?
14th September - Session 4: Creativity, caring, compassion & boundaries: Where do you spend your energy and time? How does it feel to set boundaries?
26th October - Session 5: Power& leadership, voice & self-expression: When has your voice been silenced or dismissed? What is it like to be heard?
23rd November - Session 6: Anger, protection, independence & authenticity: How do you keep yourself safe and how does this impact your potential to be fully you? Who are you on your own versus in relationship?
14th December - Session 7: Ageing, grief & legacy: How do you feel about ageing, poor health or loss? What legacy do you want to leave behind?
Important information
- This is a psychologically-informed group, but not group therapy
- Facilitated by a qualified counselling psychologist and massage therapist
- This is a space for witnessing, not fixing
- You are always invited to participate but never required to share; you are encouraged to honour your own limits
- You will be invited to join an optional Whatsapp group if you'd like to keep in touch, share and receive reminders about practices or reflection points
Where is it happening?
GBP 6.13 to GBP 22.38
