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SUMMARY:The Awareness and Power of Self-Love: A Day Retreat (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Feelings of melancholy\, sadness\, and depression impact each of us at some times in life. For others\, these feelings are more persistent or recurring as we cope with the painful circumstances in our lives. \nAlthough our bodies know we are capable of experiencing\, enduring\, and recovering from even the most severe challenges\, it is often our egos that try to avoid\, deny\, and refuse to forgive and let go of the past\, thereby denying us the opportunity to heal and move forward. This program offers a day of support for women who desire connection and community with others who are experiencing these feelings and yearn for respite. \nCertified Holistic Health Life Coach\, Sandi Shultz\, will guide participants in an exploration of the healing power of self-love and community. Through small group discussion\, guided meditation\, and reflection through collage and journaling\, we will deepen our understanding of the importance of self-love and ways to cultivate it in our personal lives. \nPlease bring a bag lunch. Coffee\, tea\, and light snacks will be provided. Supplies are included. \nDATE: Saturday\, June 1\, 2024 \nTIME: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nCOST: Early Bird Discount – $50 if purchased by 4/28/24; $60 if purchased 4/29/24 or later \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY:  Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Sandi Schultz \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nSandi Schultz is a Certified Holistic Health Life Coach who encourages others to meaningful self-exploration with the intention to identify and overcome limiting beliefs\, create a vision\, set goals\, nurture self-care and well-being\, and enhance relationships. Sandi holds a B.S. in Art Education and a M.A. in Therapeutic Recreation. Additionally\, she is a Case Manager for a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) that aims to help people with chronic\, severe mental illness gain the emotional\, social and intellectual skills and supports they need to live in the community. Sandi’s personal experience with depression and working with people through the healing process have grounded her belief in the power of authentic self-expression\, self-awareness\, and self-love. \nIn her spare time\, Sandi is a volunteer for House of Hope Labrador Rescue assisting dogs rescued from shelters to find their forever homes. She is also the proud Mom of three adult sons who have become amazing and caring human beings!
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/the-awareness-and-power-of-self-love-a-day-retreat-in-person-program/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:The Contemplative Practices of Jesus & Their Connection to Human Brain Science (In-Person Book Study)
DESCRIPTION:As spiritual seekers\, we often find ourselves searching for different ways of discovering the Divine in the circumstances of our lives\, both in ordinary moments and in seasons of crisis and growth. Each of the world’s faith traditions unfold through and around figures and teachings that foster this awareness. In the person and practices of Jesus\, we are invited to engage with the model he offers us in pausing and remembering to be with God in the midst of each of our days. \nWith this understanding\, you are invited to join us for a book study about Practice the Pause: Jesus’ Contemplative Practice\, New Brain Science\, and What It Means to Be Fully Human by Maryland local author and spiritual director\, Caroline Oakes. In this refreshing text\, she vividly explores recent developments in brain science\, which have proven that an intentional practice of pausing for a few minutes of meditation\, prayer\, or other contemplative practices actually rewires the human brain. These pauses create ways that make us calmer and less reactive\, and our world needs this mode of responding to each other more than ever. While recognizing that every spiritual tradition values this kind of contemplative pausing\, Oakes highlights Jesus’s own centering pause practice as a transformative path for becoming more “God aware\,” and sparking both personal and social change. \nDuring each session of this two-part program\, participants will have opportunities for engaging Oakes’ text through prayerful pauses\, creative and spiritual-oriented exercises\, and small and large group dialogue. Both sessions will explore different facets of brain science and its neuro-connections to the spiritual dimension of being human while also examining a few of the contemplative pause practices that Jesus would have been familiar with in his time\, culture\, and religious tradition. While participating in both sessions provides a fuller experience with the book and subject matter\, interested participants may register for either or both sessions. Prior reading of the text is not mandatory\, but is encouraged. Please bring a journal along for use during the program. \nDATE: Wednesdays\, May 29 & June 5\, 2024 \nTIME: 6:00 – 8:00 PM \nCOST: $30 per session or $50 for both \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Gordon Creamer \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nGordon Creamer\, creator of The Mission Bridge \, joined the Well’s Staff in July 2022 as Program Director. He has been involved in healthcare programming and operations since 2001 at various Assisted Living\, Skilled Nursing\, and Hospice communities. He earned an MA in Spiritual & Pastoral Care from Loyola University and an MA in Theology from the Ecumenical Institute of St. Mary’s Seminary & University. He is currently a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry Program at the Ecumenical Institute. \nGordon has facilitated numerous retreats and workshops that focus on creating opportunities for participants to explore and enhance their spirituality and well-being through various media and practices. Uplifting the journey of adults\, individuals with memory impairment\, and members of the LGBTQ+ community is a passion for him. In the last several years\, he has fostered support groups and programs for caregivers and those who are grieving losses. Gordon is also a trained end-of-life doula\, certified spiritual director\, and Reiki Practitioner\, who welcomes all in discovering the spiritual life as a means of healing\, growing\, and thriving.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/the-contemplative-practices-of-jesus-their-connection-to-human-brain-science-in-person-book-study/2024-06-05/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Bloom into Summer: Reset + Renew your Body\, Mind\, & Spirit Retreat (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome the summer with a day of retreat on Delight Farm in northern Baltimore County to reconnect with joy\, wonder\, and play and set intentions for the summer. We will gather in the barn to explore the energies and invitations of summer. Our time together will include gentle yoga\, breath work\, reflection\, conversation\, creation of a wildflower seed ball\, and the restorative connection to nature. \nParticipants will:\n· Flow in a gentle yoga practice designed to invite in cooling balance to the energetic summer months;\n· Learn practical breathing exercises to use in everyday life;\n· Join community to participate in conversation\, self-reflection\, and learning;\n· Create summer intentions to bring heart and mind into alignment for your summer season desires;\n· Connect with nature and leave with a special gift of summer. \nPlease bring your own lunch\, yoga mat\, and gardening gloves that can get dirty. If you do not have a yoga mat and/or gardening gloves\, some will be provided. Wear casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes. Water will be provided. \nDATE: Saturday\, June 15\, 2024 \nTIME: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM \nCOST: $65\, includes all supplies for the seedball \nLOCATION: The Hudson Barn at Delight Farm – 15225 Tanyard Rd.\, Sparks\, MD 21152 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: Mabeth Hudson & Sarah Hudson \nFACILITATOR BIOS: \nMabeth Hudson\nMabeth Hudson is the co-founder of Well for the Journey and is passionate about helping people attend to the spiritual dimension of being human. She has led programs for over two decades on themes such as living joyfully in stressful times\, deepening compassion\, strengthening resilience\, and conscious and contemplative aging. Mabeth holds a JD from Emory University School of Law and a Masters in Spiritual Care from Loyola University Maryland. She feels blessed to be living in the rolling hills of rural Baltimore County (a/k/a The Hereford Zone!) \n  \nSarah Hudson\nSarah Hudson has a diverse skill set and a passion for personal growth and well-being. She spent 11+ years in the corporate world leveraging her CPA and subsequently in Human Resources leadership. She is currently pursuing a more focused career in Coaching to support others in individual growth\, empowerment\, and holistic well-being. She recently obtained her 200h Yoga Teacher Training and is in the process of obtaining a Leadership and Performance Coaching Certification through Brown University / act Leadership. She grew up on Delight Farm and is excited to welcome people to its beautiful landscape.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/bloom-into-summer-reset-renew-your-body-mind-spirit-retreat-in-person-program/
LOCATION:The Hudson Barn at Delight Farm\, 15225 Tanyard Rd.\, Sparks\, MD\, 21152\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:FREE: Care for the Caregiver Retreat 2024 (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a family or professional caregiver in the local area who would benefit from a few hours of physical and spiritual respite and restoration? Then please join us for our second annual Care for the Caregiver Retreat on Thursday\, June 27th from 10 AM – 1 PM at Well For The Journey in Lutherville\, MD! \nAt the Well\, we recognize that caregivers have little time for themselves and have a unique need for their own community\, self-care\, rest\, and respite so that they can continue to offer loving care for those in need. This retreat is our gift to you. Caregivers of loved ones or clients with dementia\, a terminal illness\, or a chronic condition are invited to spend some intentional time being refilled and recharged by participating in restorative and life-giving self-care. \nOur spacious time together will open with a brief blessing and end with a brief closing ritual. You will be welcome to select from the below gifts to personalize the remainder of your retreat time: \n· Chair Massage with licensed massage professionals\, Verna Queen and Scott Kover.\n· Guided Meditation with certified Healing Touch Practitioner and RN\, Marna Ross.\n· Spiritual Direction/Companioning mini sessions. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore spiritual direction.\n· A sampling of contemplative practices to try if you wish\, including time outdoors on our meditation path\, lovely grounds\, and inviting screen porch.\n· Time to relax and enjoy light refreshments and supportive connection with others.\n· Light refreshments to nourish your body. \nThe retreat is free\, but registration is required so that we can set up your personalized schedule. Someone from Well For The Journey will contact you to schedule and confirm your personalized retreat before June 25th. \nThis offering will launch the Well’s outreach to this year’s caregivers in the community. Information will be provided about our upcoming Summer series designed for deepening self-care for individuals on the caregiver journey. Please accept the invitation and let us care for you. If you joined us at last year’s retreat\, we would love to see you again this year! \n“Self-care is never a selfish act – it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have\, the gift I was put on the earth to offer to others. Anytime we can listen to true self and give it the care it requires\, we do so not only for ourselves but for others whose lives we touch.” – Parker Palmer\, Let Your Life Speak\n \nDATE: Thursday\, June 27\, 2024 \nTIME: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nCOST: Free \nRSVP:  Please RSVP Here. \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nIMPORTANT: As participation is limited due to space\, if you RSVP that you are coming and then are unable\, we ask you to please call us as soon as you know\, so that we may offer your space to another deserving caregiver. Thank you!
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/care-for-the-caregiver-retreat-2024/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:The Establishment of Summer - A Mindful Outdoor Experience (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:In our society\, we spend a lot of time inside and in front of a screen. Chances are good you are reading about this program on a screen within four walls right now. Yet we are part of creation\, and our bodies and spirits instinctively crave a connection with the great outdoors. Spending time in nature promotes an increased sense of relaxation and supports the body’s capacity for overall wellness and healing. \nWe are pleased to welcome back certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide and Yoga Instructor\, Jamila Keita\, for a Mindful Outdoor Experience (MOE) at the Well as we connect to the season of summer. This MOE invites participants to rediscover the joy in nature by engaging in practices that awaken the senses such as meditation\, mindful walking (sauntering)\, gentle stretching\, and forest bathing. Studies have found that a “regular dose of nature therapy” improves sleep\, reduces symptoms of depression\, combats stress\, increases vigor\, and boosts our immune systems. \nThe program is designed to give you an outdoor experience without having to go into a remote location. It is based on a nine-step practice developed by the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership (KSMOL). Jamila is thrilled to bring her love for nature and walking\, and her experience and joy guiding MOE’s throughout the Baltimore metro area\, to the Well’s backyard woods. \nNo prior experience is needed. Participants must have moderate mobility and be capable of walking on a wooded path.\n\nDATE: Friday\, June 28\, 2024 \nTIME: 11:30AM – 1:30PM \nCOST: $30 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Jamila Keita \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nHi! My name is Evangeline “Jamila” Keita. I’ve been practicing yoga for almost 25 years and decided to teach yoga as my “retirement job.” It was during my yoga training (YT200) that I was introduced to Yoga Nidra. Immediately after completing YT200 in 2014\, I took my first Yoga Nidra training. Since that time\, I’ve taken subsequent trainings in Yoga Nidra in 2017 and 2021. I love this practice. \nDuring the shutdown\, I found “nature therapy.” This led me to complete a course through “The Kripalu School of Outdoor Leadership” and become a KMOG (Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide). \nI currently work for Nature Worx\, a non-profit that provides mindful outdoor experiences and nature therapy to persons in recovery and the general public. I also teach two yoga classes per week on Zoom. Each class includes poses and a short Yoga Nidra session. Since 2022\, I have provided weekly Yoga Nidra sessions for Hopewell Cancer Support Center and occasional Mindful Outdoor Experiences (MOEs). Additionally\, I work for Nature Worx\, a non-profit that provides MOEs to persons in recovery and the general public.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/the-establishment-of-summer-a-mindful-outdoor-experience-in-person-program/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Conscious Connected Breathwork: An Introspective and Integrative Journey (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Introspective Breathwork™\, a form of conscious connected breathwork\, is a healing\, therapeutic modality which invites us into deeper relationship with ourselves. Breath is a bridge between matter and consciousness\, and its intentional\, mindful practice can ease stress and heal dysregulation in our nervous system\, bringing us to a greater degree of integrated peace\, embodied presence\, and self-insight. \nJoin Certified Introspective Breathwork™ Facilitator\, Amy Kulesa\, for an introduction and experience of conscious connected breathwork. Sometimes called “circular breathing\,” conscious connected breathwork involves deep\, diaphragmatic inhalations followed by natural\, unforced exhalation\, without a pause at the top and bottom of the breath. After a brief introduction to the history and practice of breathwork\, participants will breathe this way for an hour\, lying down on a mat or cushion\, to the accompaniment of ambient music. When breathing in this way\, you are in conscious control at all times of your own experience and can slow down or quicken your breath at any time\, pause to get a drink or use the restroom. Amy will offer support through compassionate and soulful presence and\, when appropriate\, through verbal prompts or gentle touch (with your permission). Following the breathwork practice\, there will be an integrative time of journaling\, stretching\, walking – whatever is helpful to you – to process the experience more fully and then a time of voluntary sharing as a group. \nThe breath’s integrative benefits are felt as we come into contact through deep presence to ourselves with an embodied experience of our emotions\, memories\, physical tensions\, and spiritual dimensions. This can allow us to behold ourselves in an expanded way within an enlarged\, more cosmic field of love and unitive consciousness. Conscious connected breathwork can gently support us in healing from stress\, the everyday tensions of our lives\, and deeper-seated unresolved effects from trauma. The environment for an Introspective Breathwork™ session is a nurturing\, safe space for self-exploration and coming into a deepened experience of transcendent Love. Each session and each person’s experience is unique\, as the breath facilitates movement of emotional energy up and through into consciousness and release\, and supports inner unity of body\, mind and spirit. \nStudies have found conscious connected breathwork to be very safe-rarely\, if ever\, do people experience adverse effects. Participants who are pregnant\, have a cardiac condition\, or other medical conditions such as bi-polar disorder or epilepsy\, need to be aware that activating breath practice affects the entire body’s systems. Participants are encouraged to discuss their interest in the program with their healthcare provider. All participants will be required to sign a release form after registration and return it to Amy for review. \nPLEASE NOTE: This program is being held in the Upper Room at the Well. Participants will need to walk up the stairs to the 3rd Floor. Additionally\, the length of the program will be 2 to 2.5 hours depending upon participant sharing. \nDATE: Saturday\, July 13\, 2024 \nTIME: 1:00 – 3:30 PM \nCOST: $50 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Amy Kulesa \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nA resident of Frederick\, MD\, Amy Kulesa has served since 2007 as the Director of Associates for the Sisters of Bon Secours\, USA. She earned a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Master of Social Work in clinical social work practice from Rutgers University. She is a graduate of One Breath Institute\, the Epiphany Academy of Formative Spirituality in Pittsburgh\, PA\, and the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute. Amy is a Secular Franciscan\, is married and enjoys life with her husband and their four furry family members. She offers spiritual direction and enjoys facilitating retreats in which participants have the opportunity to discern the narrative of their own lives within the larger story of God’s abundant healing\, grace and mercy.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/conscious-connected-breathwork-an-introspective-and-integrative-journey-in-person-program/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Soul Care for the Caregiver: A Spiritual Approach (In-Person Program with Four Opportunities for Soul Care)
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this program consists of 4 individual opportunities for Soul Care for Caregivers\, each session with a different topic and focus. You can choose to attend\, one\, two\, three or all four sessions. (There is a discounted price offered if you sign up for all four.) \nMillions of people in the U.S. are in caregiving roles providing assistance and care for the daily needs of a loved one or client who is unable to fully care for themselves. We recognize that caregiving brings both gifts and challenges. Sometimes it is hard for Caregivers to see the gifts because of the physical and emotional strain of their daily care responsibilities. This program series is designed specifically to support and encourage Caregivers. \nWhether you already recognize the need for deepening self-care on your caregiving journey\, or this is your first step toward self-care\, let us be part of your support team! Our experienced Facilitators bring a rich and unique set of experience\, skills\, and gifts to their passion for Caregivers. They have chosen four topics that they feel are especially important for your self-care. We also know your schedule as a Caregiver is tight and you may not be able to make all four sessions. You are welcome to register for one\, a few\, or all four sessions. Please read on for the detailed description for each session. Each session is being held in-person at Well for the Journey in Lutherville. \n“Self-care is never a selfish act – it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have\, the gift I was put on the earth to offer to others. Anytime we can listen to true self and give it the care it requires\, we do so not only for ourselves\, but for others whose lives we touch.” Parker Palmer\, Let Your Life Speak \n\nSession 1:  Beginnings and Endings: A Spiritual Journey- Thursday\, July 11th\, 6:30 – 8:00 PM (Judy Wright)\nThe caregiving journey\, like life\, is a series of beginnings and endings\, changes both welcome and unwelcome. In this first session of Soul Care for the Caregiver\, we will spend time reflecting on the challenges of caring for someone. Whether you are caring for a client or someone you love deeply\, the experience changes you. Using the poem “Beginnings and Endings” by Kate Bowler and Jessica Ritchie as a guide\, we will explore the emotions and spiritual underpinnings that provide sustenance and support for the beginnings and endings woven through the caregiving journey and how they change us. \nJudy Wright has been caregiving for almost 60 years\, both as a nurse and spiritual midwife. Caregiving is part of Judy’s bones. Learning how to care for herself while caring for others is a skill that Judy sees as being rooted in the light of divinity and the love that we share with each other. This time together is to help us share and explore what we are feeling\, questioning\, and wondering about on this journey. How do we find gratitude\, how do we find joy even during the toughest moments. Do we grow through the process of caring? Does our faith help us and bolster us? \nSession 2:  The Soundtrack of a Caregiving Life: A Musical Memory Workshop – Saturday\, July 20th\, 1:00 – 2:30 PM (Lauren Knatz)\nHave you ever listened to a song from your youth that transported you right back to the exact time and place where you first heard it? Experts refer to this as a reminiscence bump: a time between adolescence and young adulthood\, when musical memory was first paired with autobiographical memory and filed away for safekeeping. \nIn this second session\, Lauren Knatz\, musician\, author\, storyteller\, and believer in the healing power of music\, will take you on a journey of restoration\, self-discovery and self-reflection\, specially designed for caregivers\, and give you the tools to: \n· Unlock the musical memories within the framework of a traditional folk song\n· Explore and record the feelings and images that resonate with spontaneity and curiosity\n· Reconnect with the significant people\, places & events that have given your life meaning & spiritual presence\n· Reexamine past experiences with renewed clarity\, discernment\, and lovingkindness\n· Realign with the power of forgiveness and reconciliation\n· Foster lasting bonds with fellow caregivers through the retelling of shared experiences\n· Uncover universal themes that resonate both personally and collectively\n· Sing together to relieve stress\, build community and increase social bonding\n· Rest and restore with the soothing sounds of live music \nSession 3: Sacred Grieving as Self-Care & Compassion – Wednesday\, August 7th\, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM (Gordon Creamer)\nThe concept of grieving loss as a journey allows human beings to understand the healing process in stages\, with accompanying tasks\, and with needs that are both universal and unique. Yet\, there are many faces to grief and innumerable ways of expressing it. And\, the experience of caregiving for loved ones and clients involves its own dimensions of engaging with the landscape of loss and the numerous ways it can impact our identities\, abilities\, and ways of connecting with ourselves and others in definitive ways. \nThe reality of caregiving\, the myriad emotions it creates\, and the constant demands it requires offer us an opportunity to recognize our feelings and reflect upon our experiences with validation. Moreover\, processing this all through a lens of grief can empower individuals to access necessary healing in order move forward in empowered ways on their journey while still tending to loved ones or clients as caregivers. \nJoin Gordon Creamer\, Program Director at Well for the Journey\, Spiritual Director\, and experienced retreat and workshop leader\, for this third session that incorporates a spiritual approach to the grief work that is intrinsic to caregiving. As we gather together\, we will engage in opportunities for storytelling and listening\, meditation and journaling\, and other meaningful exercises. Various educational and self-care resources will be offered to uplift participants on their journey as they consider their respective circumstances in light of the sacred tasks inherent to grieving while caregiving. And\, in solidarity with other caregivers\, take steps toward openness to the powerful transformation that losses and intentional grief work can lead us to\, both within our caregiving roles and daily lives. \n\nSession 4: Caregiving and the Love Languages: Understanding & Creating Meaning – Monday\, August 19th\, 6:30 – 8:00 PM (Gordon Creamer)\nThe reality of caregiving in this era is one that often includes exhaustive to-do lists\, never-ending appointments and adjustments\, and striving to meet ever-changing demands. And\, it’s more than obvious that the experience of this is not conducive to the critical time needed for personal reflection upon the meaning of our exchanges with those for whom we are caregiving. In our fourth session of this series\, we will explore the innovative concept of the five love languages as described by Gary Chapman and how it can be applied to us as individuals as well as the relationships we encounter as caregivers for loved ones or patients. We will also consider the groundbreaking work that Chapman and co-authors\, Deborah Barr and Ed Shaw\, have created in connecting the world of love languages to the harsh realities of caregiving\, especially for those with dementia and other life-limiting conditions. By weaving in various concepts and creative exercises from their text\, Keeping Love Alive As Memories Fade: The Five Love Languages and the Alzheimer’s Journey\, you will be invited to expand in understanding your own personal love language\, that of the person you are caring for\, and also what related possibilities exist for deeper meaning and renewal in your life and caregiving. \nJoin Gordon Creamer\, Program Director at Well for the Journey\, Spiritual Director\, and experienced retreat and workshop leader\, for this final session in our Soul Care for the Caregiver series. As we gather together\, we will engage in opportunities for storytelling and listening\, meditation\, and journaling among other spiritual-oriented exercises. Information about the love languages and diverse opportunities for their integration will be introduced to empower you as you reflect upon your respective circumstances in light of caregiving with love. This final session will provide a safe\, sacred space for you to re-envision your daily tasks\, multi-faceted lives\, and inherent desire to be loving in your current caregiver situation and within your ongoing journey ahead. We hope you can join us! \nCOST: Cost per session varies (see registration form at link below.) \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: \nJudy Wright\nJudy Wright is a retired nurse\, a Spiritual Director\, wife\, and mother of two adult children. She worked for 50 years as an R.N after graduating Nursing School from Church\, Home\, and Hospital. At the age of 65\, she obtained her M.A. from Loyola University\, Maryland and became a Spiritual Director. To Judy\, spiritual direction is not truly directing\, but rather sitting with\, and guiding someone who is searching for a new and deeper spiritual life. Thus\, she sees herself as a midwife\, being alongside those who are open to birthing a new relationship with the Divine. \nJudy is also an active Episcopalian\, serving her local church in various ways on the vestry\, as a Eucharistic Minister\, a member of the prayer group and St. Luke’s ministry\, and a spiritual facilitator of a weekly woman’s group\, Additionally\, she has been part of the Diocesan Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland\, a co-chair of the Reparations Committee\, and is presently a co-chair of the Commission of Ministry. Judy also serves on the Board of Directors for the Well for the Journey and as Chairperson of the Program Circle. \nLauren Knatz\nLauren Knatz has performed acoustic guitar with vocal accompaniment for seniors\, hospice patients and special needs populations for over twenty years. She is an author\, folk musician\, and storyteller\, who collects the stories and favorite music of those residing in all levels of care in Central Pa and Md. \nLauren is a strong advocate for those living with life altering conditions and her work focuses on using music as a tool to give voice to the memories stored within the context of a song. She believes that a song can be compared to an individual’s life – when you understand the inspiration and historical context behind a song\, the notes resonate with deeper clarity. Similarly\, when we are empowered to reflect upon our own lives\, we begin to recognize each turning point as a channel to greater peace and understanding. \nLauren’s work has gained the recognition of York Hospital Family Medicine\, where she has presented to resident doctors integrating Narrative Medicine\, a person-centered\, clinical approach from Columbia University that honors the narrative of the patient to improve communication\, instill empathy\, and promote healing. \nGordon Creamer\nGordon Creamer\, creator of The Mission Bridge \, joined the Well’s Staff in July 2022 as Program Director. He has been involved in healthcare programming and operations since 2001 at various Assisted Living\, Skilled Nursing\, and Hospice communities. He earned an MA in Spiritual & Pastoral Care from Loyola University and an MA in Theology from the Ecumenical Institute of St. Mary’s Seminary & University. He is currently a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry Program at the Ecumenical Institute.\nGordon has facilitated numerous retreats and workshops that focus on creating opportunities for participants to explore and enhance their spirituality and well-being through various media and practices. Uplifting the journey of adults\, individuals with memory impairment\, and members of the LGBTQ+ community is a passion for him. In the last several years\, he has fostered support groups and programs for caregivers and those who are grieving losses. Gordon is also a trained end-of-life doula\, certified spiritual director\, and Reiki Practitioner\, who welcomes all in discovering the spiritual life as a means of healing\, growing\, and thriving.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/soul-care-for-the-caregiver-a-spiritual-approach-a-four-part-in-person-series/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars - An Author-Led Book Study with Wine & Cheese (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Star Wars isn’t all laser swords and space wizards; at the heart of this global franchise is a call to discern between forces of light and dark. This is familiar language to anyone engaged in a spiritual journey. St. Ignatius of Loyola\, a Catholic soldier-turned-mystic saint\, developed a whole spiritual system dedicated to ferreting out the dark side in favor of the light. Nearly 500 years later\, the spirituality that bears his name is just as relevant to our lives. \nIn My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars\, award-winning author\, and this year’s  speaker at our Well Said Speaker Series event\, Eric A. Clayton brings the stories of Star Wars into dialogue with Ignatian spiritualty\, inviting readers to reflect on their own struggles\, decisions\, vocations and\, ultimately\, the constant call to discover new hope. Join us for a relaxing summer evening of wine\, cheese\, and engaging study as Eric guides us in an intimate discussion through key themes from his book\, inviting us to reflect together\, share our own spiritual journeys\, and grow as a community along the way. \nDATE: Sunday\, July 21\, 2024 \nTIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM \nPROGRAM COST: $35 \nTO PURCHASE THE BOOK:  Click here to purchase Eric’s Book from Amazon or call your favorite local bookseller to order. \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Eric Clayton \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nEric Clayton is an award-winning author/writer\, speaker\, and storyteller. Eric was also the Well’s 2024 speaker at the Well Said Speaker Series. He is currently the deputy director of communications at the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States and the author of “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars” and “Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story\, Deepening Your Faith” (Loyola Press). He joined the Jesuit Conference in 2019 and produces content that invites audiences to reflect on how to integrate Ignatian spirituality in their everyday life. He guest hosts “AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast” and writes an award-winning weekly newsletter entitled “Now Discern This” for an audience of nearly 30\,000 subscribers. Eric lives in Baltimore with his wife\, two daughters and cat\, Sebastian. Learn more at ericclaytonwrites.com.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/my-life-with-the-jedi-the-spirituality-of-star-wars-a-book-study-in-person-program/
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CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Honoring the Gifts of Summer: A Sacred Circle Dance Gathering for Women (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome back Lisa Bardack\, Sacred Circle Dance Facilitator\, for another sacred circle dance gathering at the Well! \nSacred circle dance is a collective dance experience that draws from ancient and traditional folk dances\, many from Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Dancing to wonderful music and rhythms\, we join the circle of grandmothers who initiated these dances and passed them on. Dancing in their footsteps\, we experience a sense of something greater than ourselves\, a continuum of which we are a sacred part. The dances evoke joy\, peace\, insight\, healing and a powerful sense of community and interconnection with each other and all life. \nBorn from the Earth\, these dances connect us to the rhythms of the seasons and the cycles of life. Moving as one to encoded energy patterns\, we learn about our basic relationships of being in our bodies\, being on Earth\, being in community and being present to the source of all life. \nIn this workshop\, we will dance to honor the gifts of Summer\, the active season of joy\, the season of the heart. We will dance\, too\, to honor the arrival of Late Summer\, a season that sits between the fullness of summer and the beginning of autumn. We will dance between the energies of joy and abundance\, and the need to ground and center\, allowing for time to stop the wheels of our ‘doings’ and simply ‘be’\, allowing for time to reflect on where we are and observe the nourishing experiences we’ve created in our lives. \nNo dance experience is required (just basic mobility and coordination)\, as the dances are simple to moderately easy\, and the step sequences repetitive. Lisa will gently guide us in the dance steps and share meaningful information on the origins of each dance. You can dance in bare feet\, socks\, or soft soled shoes. \nIf you love to dance\, or perhaps love the idea of sacred dance and are curious to learn more\, come and enjoy a beautiful afternoon of movement meditation in the safe and nurturing environment that is the Well! Registration is limited to 8 participants\, so please don’t delay! \nDATE: Saturday\, July 27\, 2024 \nTIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM \nCOST: $45 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY:  Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Lisa Bardack \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nLisa Bardack\, Sacred Circle Dance facilitator\, has been dancing most of her life\, feeling a deep sense of authenticity with this art form. It was in 1997 that she first experienced Sacred Circle Dance and fell in love with this collective experience of dancing ancient and traditional steps to wonderful music from around the world. She has studied Sacred Circle Dance for over 15 years through classes and conferences nationally and internationally and has been teaching since 2008. In addition to her background in dance\, Lisa has also studied yoga\, tai chi\, qigong\, NIA\, and other forms of dance\, cultivating a seasoned understanding of body movement as an instrument for joy\, healing\, and wisdom.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/honoring-the-gifts-of-summer-a-sacred-circle-dance-gathering-for-women-in-person-program/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Soul Care for the Caregiver: A Spiritual Approach (In-Person Program with Four Opportunities for Soul Care)
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this program consists of 4 individual opportunities for Soul Care for Caregivers\, each session with a different topic and focus. You can choose to attend\, one\, two\, three or all four sessions. (There is a discounted price offered if you sign up for all four.) \nMillions of people in the U.S. are in caregiving roles providing assistance and care for the daily needs of a loved one or client who is unable to fully care for themselves. We recognize that caregiving brings both gifts and challenges. Sometimes it is hard for Caregivers to see the gifts because of the physical and emotional strain of their daily care responsibilities. This program series is designed specifically to support and encourage Caregivers. \nWhether you already recognize the need for deepening self-care on your caregiving journey\, or this is your first step toward self-care\, let us be part of your support team! Our experienced Facilitators bring a rich and unique set of experience\, skills\, and gifts to their passion for Caregivers. They have chosen four topics that they feel are especially important for your self-care. We also know your schedule as a Caregiver is tight and you may not be able to make all four sessions. You are welcome to register for one\, a few\, or all four sessions. Please read on for the detailed description for each session. Each session is being held in-person at Well for the Journey in Lutherville. \n“Self-care is never a selfish act – it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have\, the gift I was put on the earth to offer to others. Anytime we can listen to true self and give it the care it requires\, we do so not only for ourselves\, but for others whose lives we touch.” Parker Palmer\, Let Your Life Speak \n\nSession 1:  Beginnings and Endings: A Spiritual Journey- Thursday\, July 11th\, 6:30 – 8:00 PM (Judy Wright)\nThe caregiving journey\, like life\, is a series of beginnings and endings\, changes both welcome and unwelcome. In this first session of Soul Care for the Caregiver\, we will spend time reflecting on the challenges of caring for someone. Whether you are caring for a client or someone you love deeply\, the experience changes you. Using the poem “Beginnings and Endings” by Kate Bowler and Jessica Ritchie as a guide\, we will explore the emotions and spiritual underpinnings that provide sustenance and support for the beginnings and endings woven through the caregiving journey and how they change us. \nJudy Wright has been caregiving for almost 60 years\, both as a nurse and spiritual midwife. Caregiving is part of Judy’s bones. Learning how to care for herself while caring for others is a skill that Judy sees as being rooted in the light of divinity and the love that we share with each other. This time together is to help us share and explore what we are feeling\, questioning\, and wondering about on this journey. How do we find gratitude\, how do we find joy even during the toughest moments. Do we grow through the process of caring? Does our faith help us and bolster us? \nSession 2:  The Soundtrack of a Caregiving Life: A Musical Memory Workshop – Saturday\, July 20th\, 1:00 – 2:30 PM (Lauren Knatz)\nHave you ever listened to a song from your youth that transported you right back to the exact time and place where you first heard it? Experts refer to this as a reminiscence bump: a time between adolescence and young adulthood\, when musical memory was first paired with autobiographical memory and filed away for safekeeping. \nIn this second session\, Lauren Knatz\, musician\, author\, storyteller\, and believer in the healing power of music\, will take you on a journey of restoration\, self-discovery and self-reflection\, specially designed for caregivers\, and give you the tools to: \n· Unlock the musical memories within the framework of a traditional folk song\n· Explore and record the feelings and images that resonate with spontaneity and curiosity\n· Reconnect with the significant people\, places & events that have given your life meaning & spiritual presence\n· Reexamine past experiences with renewed clarity\, discernment\, and lovingkindness\n· Realign with the power of forgiveness and reconciliation\n· Foster lasting bonds with fellow caregivers through the retelling of shared experiences\n· Uncover universal themes that resonate both personally and collectively\n· Sing together to relieve stress\, build community and increase social bonding\n· Rest and restore with the soothing sounds of live music \nSession 3: Sacred Grieving as Self-Care & Compassion – Wednesday\, August 7th\, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM (Gordon Creamer)\nThe concept of grieving loss as a journey allows human beings to understand the healing process in stages\, with accompanying tasks\, and with needs that are both universal and unique. Yet\, there are many faces to grief and innumerable ways of expressing it. And\, the experience of caregiving for loved ones and clients involves its own dimensions of engaging with the landscape of loss and the numerous ways it can impact our identities\, abilities\, and ways of connecting with ourselves and others in definitive ways. \nThe reality of caregiving\, the myriad emotions it creates\, and the constant demands it requires offer us an opportunity to recognize our feelings and reflect upon our experiences with validation. Moreover\, processing this all through a lens of grief can empower individuals to access necessary healing in order move forward in empowered ways on their journey while still tending to loved ones or clients as caregivers. \nJoin Gordon Creamer\, Program Director at Well for the Journey\, Spiritual Director\, and experienced retreat and workshop leader\, for this third session that incorporates a spiritual approach to the grief work that is intrinsic to caregiving. As we gather together\, we will engage in opportunities for storytelling and listening\, meditation and journaling\, and other meaningful exercises. Various educational and self-care resources will be offered to uplift participants on their journey as they consider their respective circumstances in light of the sacred tasks inherent to grieving while caregiving. And\, in solidarity with other caregivers\, take steps toward openness to the powerful transformation that losses and intentional grief work can lead us to\, both within our caregiving roles and daily lives. \n\nSession 4: Caregiving and the Love Languages: Understanding & Creating Meaning – Monday\, August 19th\, 6:30 – 8:00 PM (Gordon Creamer)\nThe reality of caregiving in this era is one that often includes exhaustive to-do lists\, never-ending appointments and adjustments\, and striving to meet ever-changing demands. And\, it’s more than obvious that the experience of this is not conducive to the critical time needed for personal reflection upon the meaning of our exchanges with those for whom we are caregiving. In our fourth session of this series\, we will explore the innovative concept of the five love languages as described by Gary Chapman and how it can be applied to us as individuals as well as the relationships we encounter as caregivers for loved ones or patients. We will also consider the groundbreaking work that Chapman and co-authors\, Deborah Barr and Ed Shaw\, have created in connecting the world of love languages to the harsh realities of caregiving\, especially for those with dementia and other life-limiting conditions. By weaving in various concepts and creative exercises from their text\, Keeping Love Alive As Memories Fade: The Five Love Languages and the Alzheimer’s Journey\, you will be invited to expand in understanding your own personal love language\, that of the person you are caring for\, and also what related possibilities exist for deeper meaning and renewal in your life and caregiving. \nJoin Gordon Creamer\, Program Director at Well for the Journey\, Spiritual Director\, and experienced retreat and workshop leader\, for this final session in our Soul Care for the Caregiver series. As we gather together\, we will engage in opportunities for storytelling and listening\, meditation\, and journaling among other spiritual-oriented exercises. Information about the love languages and diverse opportunities for their integration will be introduced to empower you as you reflect upon your respective circumstances in light of caregiving with love. This final session will provide a safe\, sacred space for you to re-envision your daily tasks\, multi-faceted lives\, and inherent desire to be loving in your current caregiver situation and within your ongoing journey ahead. We hope you can join us! \nCOST: Cost per session varies (see registration form at link below.) \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: \nJudy Wright\nJudy Wright is a retired nurse\, a Spiritual Director\, wife\, and mother of two adult children. She worked for 50 years as an R.N after graduating Nursing School from Church\, Home\, and Hospital. At the age of 65\, she obtained her M.A. from Loyola University\, Maryland and became a Spiritual Director. To Judy\, spiritual direction is not truly directing\, but rather sitting with\, and guiding someone who is searching for a new and deeper spiritual life. Thus\, she sees herself as a midwife\, being alongside those who are open to birthing a new relationship with the Divine. \nJudy is also an active Episcopalian\, serving her local church in various ways on the vestry\, as a Eucharistic Minister\, a member of the prayer group and St. Luke’s ministry\, and a spiritual facilitator of a weekly woman’s group\, Additionally\, she has been part of the Diocesan Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland\, a co-chair of the Reparations Committee\, and is presently a co-chair of the Commission of Ministry. Judy also serves on the Board of Directors for the Well for the Journey and as Chairperson of the Program Circle. \nLauren Knatz\nLauren Knatz has performed acoustic guitar with vocal accompaniment for seniors\, hospice patients and special needs populations for over twenty years. She is an author\, folk musician\, and storyteller\, who collects the stories and favorite music of those residing in all levels of care in Central Pa and Md. \nLauren is a strong advocate for those living with life altering conditions and her work focuses on using music as a tool to give voice to the memories stored within the context of a song. She believes that a song can be compared to an individual’s life – when you understand the inspiration and historical context behind a song\, the notes resonate with deeper clarity. Similarly\, when we are empowered to reflect upon our own lives\, we begin to recognize each turning point as a channel to greater peace and understanding. \nLauren’s work has gained the recognition of York Hospital Family Medicine\, where she has presented to resident doctors integrating Narrative Medicine\, a person-centered\, clinical approach from Columbia University that honors the narrative of the patient to improve communication\, instill empathy\, and promote healing. \nGordon Creamer\nGordon Creamer\, creator of The Mission Bridge \, joined the Well’s Staff in July 2022 as Program Director. He has been involved in healthcare programming and operations since 2001 at various Assisted Living\, Skilled Nursing\, and Hospice communities. He earned an MA in Spiritual & Pastoral Care from Loyola University and an MA in Theology from the Ecumenical Institute of St. Mary’s Seminary & University. He is currently a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry Program at the Ecumenical Institute.\nGordon has facilitated numerous retreats and workshops that focus on creating opportunities for participants to explore and enhance their spirituality and well-being through various media and practices. Uplifting the journey of adults\, individuals with memory impairment\, and members of the LGBTQ+ community is a passion for him. In the last several years\, he has fostered support groups and programs for caregivers and those who are grieving losses. Gordon is also a trained end-of-life doula\, certified spiritual director\, and Reiki Practitioner\, who welcomes all in discovering the spiritual life as a means of healing\, growing\, and thriving.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/soul-care-for-the-caregiver-a-spiritual-approach-a-four-part-in-person-series/2024-08-07/
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CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Soul Care for the Caregiver: A Spiritual Approach (In-Person Program with Four Opportunities for Soul Care)
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this program consists of 4 individual opportunities for Soul Care for Caregivers\, each session with a different topic and focus. You can choose to attend\, one\, two\, three or all four sessions. (There is a discounted price offered if you sign up for all four.) \nMillions of people in the U.S. are in caregiving roles providing assistance and care for the daily needs of a loved one or client who is unable to fully care for themselves. We recognize that caregiving brings both gifts and challenges. Sometimes it is hard for Caregivers to see the gifts because of the physical and emotional strain of their daily care responsibilities. This program series is designed specifically to support and encourage Caregivers. \nWhether you already recognize the need for deepening self-care on your caregiving journey\, or this is your first step toward self-care\, let us be part of your support team! Our experienced Facilitators bring a rich and unique set of experience\, skills\, and gifts to their passion for Caregivers. They have chosen four topics that they feel are especially important for your self-care. We also know your schedule as a Caregiver is tight and you may not be able to make all four sessions. You are welcome to register for one\, a few\, or all four sessions. Please read on for the detailed description for each session. Each session is being held in-person at Well for the Journey in Lutherville. \n“Self-care is never a selfish act – it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have\, the gift I was put on the earth to offer to others. Anytime we can listen to true self and give it the care it requires\, we do so not only for ourselves\, but for others whose lives we touch.” Parker Palmer\, Let Your Life Speak \n\nSession 1:  Beginnings and Endings: A Spiritual Journey- Thursday\, July 11th\, 6:30 – 8:00 PM (Judy Wright)\nThe caregiving journey\, like life\, is a series of beginnings and endings\, changes both welcome and unwelcome. In this first session of Soul Care for the Caregiver\, we will spend time reflecting on the challenges of caring for someone. Whether you are caring for a client or someone you love deeply\, the experience changes you. Using the poem “Beginnings and Endings” by Kate Bowler and Jessica Ritchie as a guide\, we will explore the emotions and spiritual underpinnings that provide sustenance and support for the beginnings and endings woven through the caregiving journey and how they change us. \nJudy Wright has been caregiving for almost 60 years\, both as a nurse and spiritual midwife. Caregiving is part of Judy’s bones. Learning how to care for herself while caring for others is a skill that Judy sees as being rooted in the light of divinity and the love that we share with each other. This time together is to help us share and explore what we are feeling\, questioning\, and wondering about on this journey. How do we find gratitude\, how do we find joy even during the toughest moments. Do we grow through the process of caring? Does our faith help us and bolster us? \nSession 2:  The Soundtrack of a Caregiving Life: A Musical Memory Workshop – Saturday\, July 20th\, 1:00 – 2:30 PM (Lauren Knatz)\nHave you ever listened to a song from your youth that transported you right back to the exact time and place where you first heard it? Experts refer to this as a reminiscence bump: a time between adolescence and young adulthood\, when musical memory was first paired with autobiographical memory and filed away for safekeeping. \nIn this second session\, Lauren Knatz\, musician\, author\, storyteller\, and believer in the healing power of music\, will take you on a journey of restoration\, self-discovery and self-reflection\, specially designed for caregivers\, and give you the tools to: \n· Unlock the musical memories within the framework of a traditional folk song\n· Explore and record the feelings and images that resonate with spontaneity and curiosity\n· Reconnect with the significant people\, places & events that have given your life meaning & spiritual presence\n· Reexamine past experiences with renewed clarity\, discernment\, and lovingkindness\n· Realign with the power of forgiveness and reconciliation\n· Foster lasting bonds with fellow caregivers through the retelling of shared experiences\n· Uncover universal themes that resonate both personally and collectively\n· Sing together to relieve stress\, build community and increase social bonding\n· Rest and restore with the soothing sounds of live music \nSession 3: Sacred Grieving as Self-Care & Compassion – Wednesday\, August 7th\, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM (Gordon Creamer)\nThe concept of grieving loss as a journey allows human beings to understand the healing process in stages\, with accompanying tasks\, and with needs that are both universal and unique. Yet\, there are many faces to grief and innumerable ways of expressing it. And\, the experience of caregiving for loved ones and clients involves its own dimensions of engaging with the landscape of loss and the numerous ways it can impact our identities\, abilities\, and ways of connecting with ourselves and others in definitive ways. \nThe reality of caregiving\, the myriad emotions it creates\, and the constant demands it requires offer us an opportunity to recognize our feelings and reflect upon our experiences with validation. Moreover\, processing this all through a lens of grief can empower individuals to access necessary healing in order move forward in empowered ways on their journey while still tending to loved ones or clients as caregivers. \nJoin Gordon Creamer\, Program Director at Well for the Journey\, Spiritual Director\, and experienced retreat and workshop leader\, for this third session that incorporates a spiritual approach to the grief work that is intrinsic to caregiving. As we gather together\, we will engage in opportunities for storytelling and listening\, meditation and journaling\, and other meaningful exercises. Various educational and self-care resources will be offered to uplift participants on their journey as they consider their respective circumstances in light of the sacred tasks inherent to grieving while caregiving. And\, in solidarity with other caregivers\, take steps toward openness to the powerful transformation that losses and intentional grief work can lead us to\, both within our caregiving roles and daily lives. \n\nSession 4: Caregiving and the Love Languages: Understanding & Creating Meaning – Monday\, August 19th\, 6:30 – 8:00 PM (Gordon Creamer)\nThe reality of caregiving in this era is one that often includes exhaustive to-do lists\, never-ending appointments and adjustments\, and striving to meet ever-changing demands. And\, it’s more than obvious that the experience of this is not conducive to the critical time needed for personal reflection upon the meaning of our exchanges with those for whom we are caregiving. In our fourth session of this series\, we will explore the innovative concept of the five love languages as described by Gary Chapman and how it can be applied to us as individuals as well as the relationships we encounter as caregivers for loved ones or patients. We will also consider the groundbreaking work that Chapman and co-authors\, Deborah Barr and Ed Shaw\, have created in connecting the world of love languages to the harsh realities of caregiving\, especially for those with dementia and other life-limiting conditions. By weaving in various concepts and creative exercises from their text\, Keeping Love Alive As Memories Fade: The Five Love Languages and the Alzheimer’s Journey\, you will be invited to expand in understanding your own personal love language\, that of the person you are caring for\, and also what related possibilities exist for deeper meaning and renewal in your life and caregiving. \nJoin Gordon Creamer\, Program Director at Well for the Journey\, Spiritual Director\, and experienced retreat and workshop leader\, for this final session in our Soul Care for the Caregiver series. As we gather together\, we will engage in opportunities for storytelling and listening\, meditation\, and journaling among other spiritual-oriented exercises. Information about the love languages and diverse opportunities for their integration will be introduced to empower you as you reflect upon your respective circumstances in light of caregiving with love. This final session will provide a safe\, sacred space for you to re-envision your daily tasks\, multi-faceted lives\, and inherent desire to be loving in your current caregiver situation and within your ongoing journey ahead. We hope you can join us! \nCOST: Cost per session varies (see registration form at link below.) \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: \nJudy Wright\nJudy Wright is a retired nurse\, a Spiritual Director\, wife\, and mother of two adult children. She worked for 50 years as an R.N after graduating Nursing School from Church\, Home\, and Hospital. At the age of 65\, she obtained her M.A. from Loyola University\, Maryland and became a Spiritual Director. To Judy\, spiritual direction is not truly directing\, but rather sitting with\, and guiding someone who is searching for a new and deeper spiritual life. Thus\, she sees herself as a midwife\, being alongside those who are open to birthing a new relationship with the Divine. \nJudy is also an active Episcopalian\, serving her local church in various ways on the vestry\, as a Eucharistic Minister\, a member of the prayer group and St. Luke’s ministry\, and a spiritual facilitator of a weekly woman’s group\, Additionally\, she has been part of the Diocesan Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland\, a co-chair of the Reparations Committee\, and is presently a co-chair of the Commission of Ministry. Judy also serves on the Board of Directors for the Well for the Journey and as Chairperson of the Program Circle. \nLauren Knatz\nLauren Knatz has performed acoustic guitar with vocal accompaniment for seniors\, hospice patients and special needs populations for over twenty years. She is an author\, folk musician\, and storyteller\, who collects the stories and favorite music of those residing in all levels of care in Central Pa and Md. \nLauren is a strong advocate for those living with life altering conditions and her work focuses on using music as a tool to give voice to the memories stored within the context of a song. She believes that a song can be compared to an individual’s life – when you understand the inspiration and historical context behind a song\, the notes resonate with deeper clarity. Similarly\, when we are empowered to reflect upon our own lives\, we begin to recognize each turning point as a channel to greater peace and understanding. \nLauren’s work has gained the recognition of York Hospital Family Medicine\, where she has presented to resident doctors integrating Narrative Medicine\, a person-centered\, clinical approach from Columbia University that honors the narrative of the patient to improve communication\, instill empathy\, and promote healing. \nGordon Creamer\nGordon Creamer\, creator of The Mission Bridge \, joined the Well’s Staff in July 2022 as Program Director. He has been involved in healthcare programming and operations since 2001 at various Assisted Living\, Skilled Nursing\, and Hospice communities. He earned an MA in Spiritual & Pastoral Care from Loyola University and an MA in Theology from the Ecumenical Institute of St. Mary’s Seminary & University. He is currently a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry Program at the Ecumenical Institute.\nGordon has facilitated numerous retreats and workshops that focus on creating opportunities for participants to explore and enhance their spirituality and well-being through various media and practices. Uplifting the journey of adults\, individuals with memory impairment\, and members of the LGBTQ+ community is a passion for him. In the last several years\, he has fostered support groups and programs for caregivers and those who are grieving losses. Gordon is also a trained end-of-life doula\, certified spiritual director\, and Reiki Practitioner\, who welcomes all in discovering the spiritual life as a means of healing\, growing\, and thriving.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/soul-care-for-the-caregiver-a-spiritual-approach-a-four-part-in-person-series/2024-08-19/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Writing to Heal (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Lindsey Pope is the author of five books\, a speaker and workshop leader\, and a busy mom who is passionate about sharing love\, laughter\, and healing through writing. She developed Writing to Heal based on her own experience coming out of a mental health crisis battling severe anxiety and depression. Lindsey used this method of writing in her own healing and found it so helpful and transformative that she felt called to share it with others. \nIn this interactive program\, Lindsey invites participants to use writing as a method for healing. Research has shown that journaling positively affects people’s mental health by lowering anxiety\, stopping rumination cycles\, and increasing self-awareness (source: www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-benefits-of-journaling ). While writing is a free activity that can be done at any time and any place\, some people need a little help getting started. \nLindsey provides engaging exercises and writing prompts to help people get started in a way that’s comfortable for them\, while also encouraging participants to open up in an emotionally safe environment. Participants will engage in a variety of individual and group exercises and also learn strategies to continue this practice on their own time. No prior writing or journaling experience is needed for this evening of self-care\, laughter\, and healing through writing. \n\n  \nDATE: Wednesday\, September 11\, 2024 \nTIME: 6:00 – 8:00 PM \nCOST: $35 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Lindsey Pope \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nLindsey Pope is passionate about sharing laughter and love through writing. Her first book\, Found in Faith\, debuted in 2018 as a fundraiser for the Fresh Start Furnishings program in Aberdeen\, MD. Her next book\, Wisdom from the Womb\, came out in 2019. Lindsey debuted her first children’s picture book\, Sheldon’s Time\, in August 2022 which was followed by Stella’s Dream in Spring 2023. In August 2023\, her third picture book was published which is called The ABCs of HdG: Fun and Facts in Havre de Grace\, MD. Outside of writing\, Lindsey is a proud mom to a daughter who keeps her on her toes and a lovable orange tabby named Ricky Bean. She also enjoys speaking and leading interactive workshops related to mental health and writing. Lindsey truly loves connecting with people and inspiring others to chase their dreams as she has been fortunate enough to do just that.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/writing-to-heal-in-person-program/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Nature Engagement Program for Individuals with Dementia and their Care Partners (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Well for the Journey is thrilled to be partnering with Dementia Friendly Baltimore County this year through a funded grant that centers on creating meaningful engagement opportunities for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Please join us for some intentional time this Fall in and around nature at our Lutherville-Timonium center. The program includes nature walks\, reminiscence\, mindful body movement\, contemplative nature practices\, and music/sensory engagement. Lunch and refreshments will be served. \nThis program is designed for participants who may or may not have previously spent time outdoors prior to the onset of dementia. Participation in some of the activities requires mobility\, such as walking in the woods or movement of the body\, although accommodation can be made for wheelchair accessibility and other physical limitations. Benefits of participating in this event include: \n•  moments in which individuals living with dementia and their care partners have quality time together in Nature\n•  being exposed to beauty\, movement\, reflection\, and imagination while accommodating cognitive differences and decline\n•  connecting with oneself and former/current interests and activities in a familiar way that provides momentary conscious awareness\, connection\, and a deep impact on a spiritual/meaning-making level that is more than momentary\n•  participating in community while being nourished meaningfully on an emotional/spiritual level. \nThe event is free\, but registration is required so that we can plan appropriately and notify you in the event of inclement weather. The Weather Date for the program is Friday\, September 27\, 2024. After receipt of your registration\, you will receive a phone call that will help personalize your visit and participation in the program. We hope you will join us! \nPlease contact Gordon Creamer at Well for the Journey for more details and if you have any questions about the session. You can email him at gordon@wellforthejourney.org or reach him by phone at 410.296.9355. \nDATE: Friday\, September 13\, 2024 (Inclement Weather Date – Friday\, September 27th) \nTIME: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nCOST: FREE\nWe recognize that sometimes plans change. Please contact us immediately at 410-296-9355 or at kristan@wellforthejourney.org if you are unable to attend so that we may give the opportunity to someone else. Thank you! \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please RSVP here. \n. \n 
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/nature-engagement-program-for-individuals-with-dementia-and-their-care-partners-in-person-program/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T140000
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SUMMARY:Honoring Late Summer\, Preparing for Fall: A Sacred Circle Dance Gathering for Women (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome back Lisa Bardack\, Sacred Circle Dance Facilitator\, for another sacred circle dance gathering at the Well! \nSacred circle dance is a collective dance experience that draws from ancient and traditional folk dances\, many from Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Dancing to wonderful music and rhythms\, we join the circle of grandmothers who initiated these dances and passed them on. Dancing in their footsteps\, we experience a sense of something greater than ourselves\, a continuum of which we are a sacred part. The dances evoke joy\, peace\, insight\, healing and a powerful sense of community and interconnection with each other and all life. \nBorn from the Earth\, these dances connect us to the rhythms of the seasons and the cycles of life. Moving as one to encoded energy patterns\, we learn about our basic relationships of being in our bodies\, being on Earth\, being in community and being present to the source of all life. \nIn Traditional Chinese Medicine\, Earth is the element associated with the season of late summer. As we move from the more yang/outward energy of summer toward the more yin/inward energy of fall\, the Earth provides us with the nourishment and grounding we need to help with this seasonal transition. In this circle dance gathering\, we will dance to honor Earth’s abundance\, generosity\, and support. As the fall equinox nears\, we’ll explore the dance between being and doing in an often busy season and acknowledge the need to let go of that which no longer serves us to create space for the new. \nNo dance experience is required (just basic mobility and coordination)\, as the dances are simple to moderately easy\, and the step sequences repetitive. Lisa will gently guide us in the dance steps and share meaningful information on the origins of each dance. You can dance in bare feet\, socks\, or soft soled shoes. \nIf you love to dance\, or perhaps love the idea of sacred dance and are curious to learn more\, come and enjoy a beautiful afternoon of movement meditation in the safe and nurturing environment that is the Well! Registration is limited to 8 participants\, so please don’t delay! \nDATE: Saturday\, September 14\, 2024 \nTIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM \nCOST: $45 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here.  \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Lisa Bardack \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nLisa Bardack\, Sacred Circle Dance facilitator\, has been dancing most of her life\, feeling a deep sense of authenticity with this art form. It was in 1997 that she first experienced Sacred Circle Dance and fell in love with this collective experience of dancing ancient and traditional steps to wonderful music from around the world. She has studied Sacred Circle Dance for over 15 years through classes and conferences nationally and internationally and has been teaching since 2008. In addition to her background in dance\, Lisa has also studied yoga\, tai chi\, qigong\, NIA\, and other forms of dance\, cultivating a seasoned understanding of body movement as an instrument for joy\, healing\, and wisdom.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/honoring-late-summer-preparing-for-fall-a-sacred-circle-dance-gathering-for-women-in-person-program/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Welcoming Fall - A Mindful Outdoor Experience (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:In our society\, we spend a lot of time inside and in front of a screen. Chances are good you are reading about this program on a screen within four walls right now. Yet we are part of creation\, and our bodies and spirits instinctively crave a connection with the great outdoors. Spending time in nature promotes an increased sense of relaxation and supports the body’s capacity for overall wellness and healing. \nWe are pleased to welcome back certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide and Yoga Instructor\, Jamila Keita\, for a Mindful Outdoor Experience (MOE) at the Well as we connect to the season of Fall. This MOE invites participants to rediscover the joy in nature by engaging in practices that awaken the senses such as meditation\, mindful walking (sauntering)\, gentle stretching\, and forest bathing. Studies have found that a “regular dose of nature therapy” improves sleep\, reduces symptoms of depression\, combats stress\, increases vigor\, and boosts our immune systems. \nThe program is designed to give you an outdoor experience without having to go into a remote location. It is based on a nine-step practice developed by the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership (KSMOL). Jamila is thrilled to bring her love for nature and walking\, and her experience and joy guiding MOE’s throughout the Baltimore metro area\, to the Well’s backyard woods. \nNo prior experience is needed. Participants must have moderate mobility and be capable of walking on a wooded path. \nDATE: Friday\, September 20\, 2024 \nTIME: 11:30AM – 1:30PM \nCOST: $30 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY:  Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Jamila Keita \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nHi! My name is Evangeline “Jamila” Keita. I’ve been practicing yoga for almost 25 years and decided to teach yoga as my “retirement job.” It was during my yoga training (YT200) that I was introduced to Yoga Nidra. Immediately after completing YT200 in 2014\, I took my first Yoga Nidra training. Since that time\, I’ve taken subsequent trainings in Yoga Nidra in 2017 and 2021. I love this practice. \nDuring the shutdown\, I found “nature therapy.” This led me to complete a course through “The Kripalu School of Outdoor Leadership” and become a KMOG (Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide). \nI currently work for Nature Worx\, a non-profit that provides mindful outdoor experiences and nature therapy to persons in recovery and the general public. I also teach two yoga classes per week on Zoom. Each class includes poses and a short Yoga Nidra session. Since 2022\, I have provided weekly Yoga Nidra sessions for Hopewell Cancer Support Center and occasional Mindful Outdoor Experiences (MOEs). Additionally\, I work for Nature Worx\, a non-profit that provides MOEs to persons in recovery and the general public.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/welcoming-fall-a-mindful-outdoor-experience-in-person-program/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Falling Upward: A Retreat Embodying the Wisdom of Richard Rohr & Brene Brown (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Richard Rohr’s best-selling book “Falling Upward: Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life” has been rereleased on its 10th anniversary with a forward by Brene Brown. Join us for an enriching journey designed for enthusiasts of Rohr and Brown\, or those simply curious about their teachings. Enrich your reading of Rohr’s “Falling Upward” by delving into the power of vulnerability-a lifelong endeavor of self-discovery and authenticity. Rohr’s use of poet Gerard Hopkins’ poignant quote\, “What I do is for me: for that I came\,” encapsulates the True Self that Rohr believes resides in all our hearts and is where we find our deepest offerings to share in the world. \nFor those ready to embark on this transformative path\, Brene Brown’s compassionate tools offer a brave exploration of our narratives\, empowering us to embrace a both/and approach to spirituality and faith traditions. This workshop integrates the wisdom of both Rohr and Brown\, employing their exercises\, writing prompts\, and reflective practices. \nJoin Arianne Rice\, leadership coach\, Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator\, and Episcopal priest\, for this day of retreat and self-discovery. You will depart with a deeper comprehension of vulnerability’s role in your spiritual journey\, transcending the limitations of an either/or mindset to embrace a more inclusive and expansive perspective. Together\, we’ll confront the stumbling blocks hindering our progress and discover strategies to overcome them. Join us as we embark on this collective exploration of self-discovery and growth. \nNote: It’s not required that participants read the book\, but it is HIGHLY encouraged! \nLight snacks\, tea\, and coffee will be provided. Please bring a bag lunch and the beverage of your choice. \nDATE: Saturday\, September 21\, 2024 \nTIME: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nCOST: Early Bird Discount (purchased prior to 8/19) – $55; Regular Cost (purchased 8/19/24 and after) – $65 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Arianne Rice \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nArianne Rice is an engaging presenter\, facilitator\, and ACC/ICF leadership coach who works with individuals and groups to cultivate capacities of emotional intelligence\, courageous leadership\, and compassionate self-examination. She is also an Episcopal priest who has served in congregational leadership for fifteen years and a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator delivering the methodology developed by Dr. Brené Brown for understanding the power of vulnerability and the necessity of cultivating shame-resilience skills for adaptive and impactful leadership.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/falling-upwards-a-retreat-with-the-wisdom-of-richard-rohr-brene-brown-in-person-program/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163103
CREATED:20240722T142533Z
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SUMMARY:Free: Worship in the Wild (In-Person Program - Oregon Ridge)
DESCRIPTION:During Covid\, many of us experienced communal worship in new ways\, mostly through on-line alternatives and outdoors. We grew accustomed to experiencing worship that wasn’t attached to a particular sacred building or in-person with others not in our household. Our experience of worship expanded and with it our freedom to recognize the sacred in many worship spaces. \nPlease join us this Fall for “Worship in the Wild” at beautiful Oregon Ridge Park in Hunt Valley. Our leaders for this alternative worship experience\, Scott Slater and Greg Cochran\, have long and rich histories in traditional pulpits and in the great outdoors! \nScott and Greg will combine their passion for nature with their experience of worship to gently move us along a trail where the “worship space” changes and encourages our sense of spirituality in nature. Inclusive and expansive language will be intentionally used that invites participants to think more broadly about how we understand terms such as God or Spirit. The order of service will be loosely structured and based on historic Christian Sunday worship patterns\, but with broader\, more inclusive\, and non-Christian specific language. Inspirational readings will come from a variety of sacred spiritual traditions. \nWe will gather at the Oregon Ridge Nature Center. The ability to walk for a mile and stand for ten minutes at a time along the trail is required. Please dress comfortably and wear good walking shoes. This offering is free\, but please register for planning purposes and so that we can notify you if worship is cancelled due to weather or unforeseen circumstance. Thank you! \nDATE: Sunday\, September 22\, 2024 \nTIME: 3:00 – 4:00PM \nCOST: FREE \nLOCATION: Oregon Ridge Nature Center\, 13555 Beaver Dam Road\, Cockeysville\, MD 21030 \nRSVP is required; please RSVP HERE: \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: Scott Slater and Greg Cochran \nFACILITATOR BIOS: \nScott Slater:\nScott is a retired Episcopal priest and founding member of Well For the Journey. An avid outdoor enthusiast\, he spent most Sunday mornings during Covid out walking his dog and listening to church services online as he walked. He recently experienced a worship service at an ecumenical monastery that emphasized inclusive and expansive language that inspired him to offer this worship alternative through the Well. \nScott lives in Towson with his spouse but is often traveling throughout the country in his motorhome and going on amazing walks and hikes in many different inspiring settings. \nGreg Cochran:\nGreg has been the Executive Director at Well for the Journey since 2010. He is a graduate of Clemson University and Southern Seminary. Greg was Associate Pastor at Woodbrook Baptist Church serving from 1988-2022. He also is a program/retreat facilitator and a spiritual companion. He completed the Shalem Institute’s Spiritual Guidance Program (SGP) in 2009 and is currently a SGP staff member. He is also a mentor for Paseo’s “The Stewards of Mystery” Spiritual Guidance Program in Cottonwood\, Idaho. \nGreg and his wife\, Carole\, live in Baltimore. They have two children (26 and 24). Greg is a hiker\, photographer\, woodworker\, and loves being with family – and is always desiring to be open and listening for the invitation of the Spirit.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/free-worship-in-the-wild-in-person-program-oregon-ridge/
LOCATION:Oregon Ridge Park (meet at the Nature Center)\, 13555 Beaver Dam Road\, Cockeysville\, MD\, 21030\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Well%20for%20the%20Journey":MAILTO:lorie@wellforthejourney.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163103
CREATED:20240729T160451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T181144Z
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SUMMARY:Group Spiritual Direction 2024-2025 with Cathy Rosensteel (In-Person & Online)
DESCRIPTION:Group Spiritual Direction is a process in which people gather together on a regular basis to assist one another in an ongoing awareness of God (Spirit\, Source\, Creator\, whatever your name is) in all of life. Participants in the group are seeking support for their responsiveness to God and they agree to support others in that same responsiveness. This contemplative approach to spiritual direction is grounded in the model that originated at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington\, DC. . \nJoining the group is a deep commitment to one’s spiritual journey and to the other participants in the group. Three conditions are essential to the life of the group. Members must agree to: \n· Commit themselves to an honest relationship with God\, by whatever name called.\n· Participate wholeheartedly in the group process through consistent attendance and prayerful listening and response.\n· Open their spiritual journeys for consideration by others. \nThe group is limited to five participants and is facilitated by Cathy Rosensteel. The group will meet both in-person at the Well and on Zoom as noted below. \nCathy’s group has space for one new person this year. If you are feeling urged to give Group Spiritual Direction a try\, please call the Well at 410-296-9355. We will connect you with Cathy so that you can discuss your interest with her. \nDATES (In-Person at the Well): Saturdays – 9/28\, 10/12\, 11/9/24 and 3/8\, 4/12\, 5/10/25 \nDATES (Online via Zoom): Saturdays – 12/14/24 and 1/11\, 2/8/25 \nTIME: 8:30 – 11:00 AM \nCOST: $250 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 and ZOOM \nTO REGISTER:  Call the Well at 410-296-9355. We will connect you with Cathy so that you can discuss your interest with her to assure the group is a mutual fit. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Cathy Rosensteel \nFACILITATOR BIO:\nCathy facilitates group spiritual direction in the Shalem tradition at The Well. She has an M.A. in Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Care from Loyola University Maryland. Kindled by a week-long silent Ignatian retreat\, she developed a deep appreciation for silence and the Spiritual Exercises. Furthering her interest\, she completed the 19th Annotation of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life. Her work in this area includes leading retreats on finding silence in everyday living and walking the labyrinth. Through private practice\, Cathy is honored to provide individual spiritual direction in the Middle River and Towson areas. \nCathy’s background includes teaching teacher education candidates and directing the Special Education programs at Loyola University Maryland. She also had a notable career developing innovative programs for students with special needs\, as a teacher and administrator with the Baltimore City Public School System. \nDrawn to the outdoors\, Cathy treasures time at home on Seneca Creek with her husband and dog. She enjoys designing engraved affirmation stones\, gardening\, and swimming. Often\, she can be found happily reading\, near or in a body of water\, or just sitting\, very still.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/group-spiritual-direction-2024-2025-with-cathy-rosensteel-in-person-online/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs,Online Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Well%20for%20the%20Journey":MAILTO:lorie@wellforthejourney.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163103
CREATED:20240610T172212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T173912Z
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SUMMARY:Sound Soul Weaving: Bridging\, Reflecting\, Discerning\, and Connecting with Self\, Spirit & Community (In-Person Sound Bath)
DESCRIPTION:The practice of sound bathing has gained popularity recently but is actually a healing practice that is thousands of years old with deep roots in cultures around the world. Jenny Ehrhardt has been facilitating sound offerings for the past two years\, incorporating her first love as an herbalist into all that she offers. Integrating sound using crystal chakra bowls\, bells\, song\, and rattles with plants and sweetness from the earth\, opens our hearts and nourishes the soul for the healing of the world. What a perfect combination for the Well community and all who seek soul nourishment and healing for self and others! \nJenny will offer a time of stillness\, sacred listening\, reflection\, and alignment with spirit in the safe and sacred space of the Well. Being able to go deep into yourself while also being in community allows us to take care of ourselves as well as send love and peace out into the world through our vibrations\, prayers and the collective spiritual intention of a sacred community. \nWe will begin with a time of introduction and honoring of each participant\, inviting plant spirit connection to our intentions/prayers and sound healing meditation. Healing sound helps break up trauma in the body and assists in releasing whatever no longer serves us. This is so important in our culture and world today. At the end of the session\, Jenny will share seasonal herbal tea and a sweet offering to help integrate and embody the experience. \nWe are thrilled that Jenny found the Well (literally in her own neighborhood!) and is sharing her gifts of love and presence now as part of the Well community. We invite you to join Jenny and trust this ancient healing process of soul sound weaving for the renewal of your body\, mind and spirit and the nourishment of your soul. \nPlease Note: This session will last 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the number of participants. \nDATE: Sunday\, September 29\, 2024 \nTIME: 4:00 – 6:00 PM (1.5-2 hours) \nCOST: $45 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY:  Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Jenny Ehrhardt \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nOver the Last two years I have been fortunate to work with two other women facilitating sound offerings on the Eastern Shore. I have seen so many beautiful effects this work has had on so many people\, including myself. I feel honored to be working with the bowls and other sounds to help connect us to something much deeper\, Ourselves. Working with all ages on many different levels\, I see the peace come over most people in a very surprising way. I have been called to create small\, intimate sound offerings right here in my hometown. I am grateful to have found Well for the Journey\, which has been such a sacred place for me this past year. I work deeply with the plants as well and had a small shoppe in Hampden for over 10 years. I have been called to service and I love plants\, sound\, and people who are open to change and learning and being in a community without judgement. Pure Hearts\, I feel this at Well For the Journey and look forward to connecting more and sharing and learning through sound and the plants.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/sound-soul-weaving-bridging-reflecting-discerning-and-connecting-with-self-spirit-community-in-person-sound-bath/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Well%20for%20the%20Journey":MAILTO:lorie@wellforthejourney.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163103
CREATED:20240717T165247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T173345Z
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well - The Modern Dilemma: How to Be Human & Soulful in a Rapidly Changing World (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Women at the Well – The Modern Dilemma: How to Be Human & Soulful in a Rapidly Changing World \nHow do we live fully as human and soulful beings in our rapidly changing world? Dig deeper and form authentic relationships as we explore how to navigate these uncomfortable\, confusing times. We will discover spiritual underpinnings as we choose to live with love rather than fear\, co-create with the Divine\, claim our intuition\, practice intention and attention\, and live soulfully. \nWomen at the Well is a spiritual companioning program open to all women seeking space to listen for\, become more aware of\, and respond to the Divine in their daily lives. This small group program includes time for reflection and sacred conversation in the community of other women on the journey. \nExamples of our weekly gathering themes include: \n· Being a Human Being and a Soul\n· Spiritual Evolution\n· Choosing Love rather than Fear\n· Strengthening our Intuition\n· Transformative Power of Intention & Attention\n· Living Soulfully through Blessings and Rituals \nWe look forward to journeying with you at the Well! \nDATE: Wednesdays – 10/2\, 10/9\, 10/16\, 10/23\, 10/30\, 11/6/24 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $130 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: Mabeth Hudson\, Maggie Lears\, Donna Mollenkopf\, & Terri Smith \nFACILITATOR BIOS: \nMabeth Hudson:\nThrough her leadership and writing\, Mabeth encourages people to listen to their inner wisdom\, discover meaningful connections\, grow through challenges\, and better love and be loved in the nitty-gritty of everyday life. Mabeth is passionate about attending to the spiritual dimension of being human in a practical way\, as it impacts all of one’s relationships. For over 20 years\, she has been developing and leading programs for spiritual wellness\, personal growth\, and leadership development. Her workshops\, classes\, retreats\, and writing offer accessible tools to integrate into daily life. \nAfter practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \nMabeth holds a J.D. from Emory University School of Law and an M.A. in Spiritual and Pastoral Care from Loyola University Maryland. She is married and has adult children and two grandchildren. \nMaggie Lears:\nMaggie recently retired from the faculty of Towson University and is delighted to increase her time spent at Well for the Journey. She is a certified intuitive practitioner and has been involved with the Well for over a decade volunteering in several circles and facilitating workshops exploring mindfulness\, meditation\, intuitive eating\, and the chakra energy system. \n\n\nDonna Mollenkopf:\nDonna is a Women at the Well facilitator\, curriculum writer\, and has led of some of the Well’s Mystics programs. A former Well board member\, she has experience as a retreat leader\, pilgrimage guide\, and small group leader. Donna is the co-author of two books on spirituality and is an active member of her Lutheran church. A graduate of Shalem’s Soul of the Executive program\, Donna values a contemplative stance. She is married\, mother of a grown son\, two grown stepsons\, and a happy grandmother. \n\nTerri Smith:\nTerri is a retired professional educator who has a special interest in encouraging spiritual growth by honoring the different learning styles with multi-sensory exercises and creative exploration. As one of the founders of the Well\, she develops curriculum and leads Women at the Well\, facilitator training\, and retreats. Terri believes that she is similar to many others in always seeking to enrich her spiritual growth and development. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the mother of three.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/women-at-the-well-the-modern-dilemma-how-to-be-human-soulful-in-a-rapidly-changing-world-in-person-program/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163103
CREATED:20240814T154020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T154020Z
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SUMMARY:A Family Mindful Outdoor Experience: “Mind-Body-Spirit” (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Jamila Keita has been leading creative Mindful Outdoor Experience (MOE) sessions and deeply relaxing Yoga Nidra sessions for adults at the Well for the past year. We are excited to share that\, this Fall\, Jamila will be bringing families together outdoors at the Well to reconnect with nature and create a pathway to better wellness. \nChildren experience stress\, loneliness and other emotions just like adults. And\, just like adults\, they have to learn how to recognize and handle those emotions. A regular dose of nature walks and other outdoor activities teaches people of all ages how to remedy complex and challenging emotions without medication. \nThe best way to learn from nature is to be outside in nature. In this MOE\, adults and children ages 5 to 12 will learn to use their mind-body-spirit to begin the process of “re-wilding” with what nature offers to us. Spending time together as a family creates a lasting experience that we build upon each time we partake at “nature’s table.” \nWe will engage in age-appropriate nature-driven practices to awaken the senses and develop connections with the “more than human world\,” gentle yoga movement to breathe\, stretch & strengthen\, and guided meditation practices to release stress\, relax the mind and promote good emotional health. \nWear comfortable clothes to allow free movement and good shoes for walking a wooded path. Use sunscreen and insect repellent. Bring a blanket/yoga mat to sit on the ground and water to drink. \nPlease join us with the children\, grandchildren\, nieces\, nephews\, or other young people in your life. We all need to get outside and take a breath! \nDATE: Sunday\, October 6\, 2024 \nTIME: 1:00 – 2:30 PM \nCOST: 1 Adult + 1 Child-$40; 1 Adult + Children – $45; 2 Adults + 1 Child – $50; 2 Adults + Children – $55 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Jamila Keita \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nHi! My name is Evangeline “Jamila” Keita. I’ve been practicing yoga for almost 25 years and decided to teach yoga as my “retirement job.” It was during my yoga training (YT200) that I was introduced to Yoga Nidra. Immediately after completing YT200 in 2014\, I took my first Yoga Nidra training. Since that time\, I’ve taken subsequent trainings in Yoga Nidra in 2017 and 2021. I love this practice. \nDuring the shutdown\, I found “nature therapy.” This led me to complete a course through “The Kripalu School of Outdoor Leadership” and become a KMOG (Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide). \nI currently work for Nature Worx\, a non-profit that provides mindful outdoor experiences and nature therapy to persons in recovery and the general public. I also teach two yoga classes per week on Zoom. Each class includes poses and a short Yoga Nidra session. Since 2022\, I have provided weekly Yoga Nidra sessions for Hopewell Cancer Support Center and occasional Mindful Outdoor Experiences (MOEs). Additionally\, I work for Nature Worx\, a non-profit that provides MOEs to persons in recovery and the general public.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/a-family-mindful-outdoor-experience-mind-body-spirit-in-person-program/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Well%20for%20the%20Journey":MAILTO:lorie@wellforthejourney.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163103
CREATED:20240717T165247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T173345Z
UID:20501-1728468000-1728473400@wellforthejourney.org
SUMMARY:Women at the Well - The Modern Dilemma: How to Be Human & Soulful in a Rapidly Changing World (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Women at the Well – The Modern Dilemma: How to Be Human & Soulful in a Rapidly Changing World \nHow do we live fully as human and soulful beings in our rapidly changing world? Dig deeper and form authentic relationships as we explore how to navigate these uncomfortable\, confusing times. We will discover spiritual underpinnings as we choose to live with love rather than fear\, co-create with the Divine\, claim our intuition\, practice intention and attention\, and live soulfully. \nWomen at the Well is a spiritual companioning program open to all women seeking space to listen for\, become more aware of\, and respond to the Divine in their daily lives. This small group program includes time for reflection and sacred conversation in the community of other women on the journey. \nExamples of our weekly gathering themes include: \n· Being a Human Being and a Soul\n· Spiritual Evolution\n· Choosing Love rather than Fear\n· Strengthening our Intuition\n· Transformative Power of Intention & Attention\n· Living Soulfully through Blessings and Rituals \nWe look forward to journeying with you at the Well! \nDATE: Wednesdays – 10/2\, 10/9\, 10/16\, 10/23\, 10/30\, 11/6/24 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $130 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: Mabeth Hudson\, Maggie Lears\, Donna Mollenkopf\, & Terri Smith \nFACILITATOR BIOS: \nMabeth Hudson:\nThrough her leadership and writing\, Mabeth encourages people to listen to their inner wisdom\, discover meaningful connections\, grow through challenges\, and better love and be loved in the nitty-gritty of everyday life. Mabeth is passionate about attending to the spiritual dimension of being human in a practical way\, as it impacts all of one’s relationships. For over 20 years\, she has been developing and leading programs for spiritual wellness\, personal growth\, and leadership development. Her workshops\, classes\, retreats\, and writing offer accessible tools to integrate into daily life. \nAfter practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \nMabeth holds a J.D. from Emory University School of Law and an M.A. in Spiritual and Pastoral Care from Loyola University Maryland. She is married and has adult children and two grandchildren. \nMaggie Lears:\nMaggie recently retired from the faculty of Towson University and is delighted to increase her time spent at Well for the Journey. She is a certified intuitive practitioner and has been involved with the Well for over a decade volunteering in several circles and facilitating workshops exploring mindfulness\, meditation\, intuitive eating\, and the chakra energy system. \n\n\nDonna Mollenkopf:\nDonna is a Women at the Well facilitator\, curriculum writer\, and has led of some of the Well’s Mystics programs. A former Well board member\, she has experience as a retreat leader\, pilgrimage guide\, and small group leader. Donna is the co-author of two books on spirituality and is an active member of her Lutheran church. A graduate of Shalem’s Soul of the Executive program\, Donna values a contemplative stance. She is married\, mother of a grown son\, two grown stepsons\, and a happy grandmother. \n\nTerri Smith:\nTerri is a retired professional educator who has a special interest in encouraging spiritual growth by honoring the different learning styles with multi-sensory exercises and creative exploration. As one of the founders of the Well\, she develops curriculum and leads Women at the Well\, facilitator training\, and retreats. Terri believes that she is similar to many others in always seeking to enrich her spiritual growth and development. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the mother of three.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/women-at-the-well-the-modern-dilemma-how-to-be-human-soulful-in-a-rapidly-changing-world-in-person-program/2024-10-09/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163103
CREATED:20240729T160451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T181144Z
UID:20704-1728721800-1728730800@wellforthejourney.org
SUMMARY:Group Spiritual Direction 2024-2025 with Cathy Rosensteel (In-Person & Online)
DESCRIPTION:Group Spiritual Direction is a process in which people gather together on a regular basis to assist one another in an ongoing awareness of God (Spirit\, Source\, Creator\, whatever your name is) in all of life. Participants in the group are seeking support for their responsiveness to God and they agree to support others in that same responsiveness. This contemplative approach to spiritual direction is grounded in the model that originated at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington\, DC. . \nJoining the group is a deep commitment to one’s spiritual journey and to the other participants in the group. Three conditions are essential to the life of the group. Members must agree to: \n· Commit themselves to an honest relationship with God\, by whatever name called.\n· Participate wholeheartedly in the group process through consistent attendance and prayerful listening and response.\n· Open their spiritual journeys for consideration by others. \nThe group is limited to five participants and is facilitated by Cathy Rosensteel. The group will meet both in-person at the Well and on Zoom as noted below. \nCathy’s group has space for one new person this year. If you are feeling urged to give Group Spiritual Direction a try\, please call the Well at 410-296-9355. We will connect you with Cathy so that you can discuss your interest with her. \nDATES (In-Person at the Well): Saturdays – 9/28\, 10/12\, 11/9/24 and 3/8\, 4/12\, 5/10/25 \nDATES (Online via Zoom): Saturdays – 12/14/24 and 1/11\, 2/8/25 \nTIME: 8:30 – 11:00 AM \nCOST: $250 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 and ZOOM \nTO REGISTER:  Call the Well at 410-296-9355. We will connect you with Cathy so that you can discuss your interest with her to assure the group is a mutual fit. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Cathy Rosensteel \nFACILITATOR BIO:\nCathy facilitates group spiritual direction in the Shalem tradition at The Well. She has an M.A. in Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Care from Loyola University Maryland. Kindled by a week-long silent Ignatian retreat\, she developed a deep appreciation for silence and the Spiritual Exercises. Furthering her interest\, she completed the 19th Annotation of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life. Her work in this area includes leading retreats on finding silence in everyday living and walking the labyrinth. Through private practice\, Cathy is honored to provide individual spiritual direction in the Middle River and Towson areas. \nCathy’s background includes teaching teacher education candidates and directing the Special Education programs at Loyola University Maryland. She also had a notable career developing innovative programs for students with special needs\, as a teacher and administrator with the Baltimore City Public School System. \nDrawn to the outdoors\, Cathy treasures time at home on Seneca Creek with her husband and dog. She enjoys designing engraved affirmation stones\, gardening\, and swimming. Often\, she can be found happily reading\, near or in a body of water\, or just sitting\, very still.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/group-spiritual-direction-2024-2025-with-cathy-rosensteel-in-person-online/2024-10-12/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs,Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163103
CREATED:20240805T200323Z
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UID:20757-1728738000-1728754200@wellforthejourney.org
SUMMARY:Joyfully Honoring Ancestors and Other Beloveds: A Mosaic of Gratitude (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:A couple of testimonials from Cinder’s last Mosaics workshop at The Well…\n \n“I will probably be the first to sign up if this is offered again. I had joy and peace in self and beach combing community the whole time. Cinder is an amazing facilitator & person. Please offer this at least once a year\, but hopefully more than that!”\n– Sharon Bateman\n \nI LOVED this program! I would not change a thing!!! THANK YOU for the best day ever!!!\n– Kathy Finney\n \nFall’s poignancy and ritual shedding of leaves is a time that can bring grief closer for many. This joyful workshop honors the processes of grief and remembrance\, of letting go and holding on – wherever we may be in that vast field. It creates a vessel for group and individual contemplation\, self-expression\, and creation that provides quality time to remember and memorialize loved ones. \nWe will use a variety of creative practices and activities to remember\, share stories\, and communicate our love and appreciation for those who have left the earthly plane. Participants will engage in storytelling\, haiku writing\, and the design and creation of a colorful mosaic keepsake. Our conversations and sharing will help inspire us and quiet individual making time will enable everyone to appreciate and celebrate those we love. \nCommunity mosaic artist\, Cinder Hypki\, brings years of experience guiding groups in creative activities for celebration\, exploration and healing. She brings her mobile mosaic studio to the Well\, offering a sumptuous feast of materials for memorializing in mosaics. We are delighted to welcome Cinder back for her third mosaic offering at the Well. No prior experience with mosaics or any art form is required to participate. Cinder will guide every step of this joyful\, creative\, and life-giving process. \nTo learn more about Cinder and her amazing work\, please visit her website – http://www.cinderart.com/ \nDATE: Saturday\, October 12\, 2024 \nTIME: 1:00 – 5:30 PM \nCOST: $100 + $25 Supply Fee \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY:  Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Cinder Hypki \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nCinder Hypki is an artist\, educator and writer living in Upper Fells Point\, Baltimore. She maintains a vibrant mosaic studio for her workshops\, commissions\, fine art work\, and as a staging ground for collaborative art projects. \nCinder uses creative expression for community building\, celebration and healing. She brings groups and communities together around similar experiences\, pride of place\, and across lines of race and class\, to find common ground. \nExamples of Cinder’s projects include mandala workshops with cancer patients\, nurses and chaplains at Johns Hopkins’ Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center\, and creation of an interactive sculpture for its annual Service of Remembrance. Cinder designed mosaic workshops for five Enoch Pratt Library branches during a CeaseFire week. Her storytelling circles aid Baltimore nonprofits to strengthen teamwork on deeper levels. She designed How Are We Healing?\, a participatory community installation for The NOVA Institute\, to accompany Devin Allen’s powerful photographic exhibition of Baltimore’s uprising in the aftermath of Freddie Gray’s death. Cinder also works with individuals to commemorate loved ones through mosaics and other forms of expression. \nFor over a decade\, Cinder taught and mentored students at MICA in their community residencies – undergraduates and graduate students in MICA’s MFA in Community Arts program. Today\, she continues to coach and encourage fellow creatives. \nCinder is a writer and poet\, and the developmental editor of the newly published book Healing and Medicine: A Doctor’s Journey Towards Their Integration by Paul Dieppe. She is editor of Drawing in the Dark by John Wilson and has published Far Field Farm: Stories of a Sturdy Dream\, a book of narrative non-fiction about her parents’ land ethic on their Wisconsin farm. She has authored numerous articles\, manuals\, reports\, and curricula.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/joyfully-honoring-ancestors-and-other-beloveds-a-mosaic-of-gratitude-in-person-program/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163103
CREATED:20240723T173249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T173249Z
UID:20591-1729018800-1729024200@wellforthejourney.org
SUMMARY:Horizons Men's Group - 2024-2025 (In-Person Program with Online Option)
DESCRIPTION:Most men do not feel they can talk freely about their spiritual journey. At the Well\, we feel differently. The Well’s Horizons Men’s Group is a place where honest conversations take place about how we live out our spirituality uniquely as men in the world – within our daily living. Past discussions have included the deconstruction and reconstruction of faith\, the first and second halves of life\, spirituality and imperfection\, why do bad things happen to good people\, and what can we learn from other faith traditions – just to name a few! \nThis season we will use Richard Rohr’s book\, Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life\, to help us enter a time of deeper conversations and a growing community. \nIf you are looking for a community where hard questions are welcomed and explored\, we have a place for you. Horizons meets on the third Tuesday of each month (October – June)\, from 7pm – 8:30pm. We will meet in-person with the option to “zoom in” for those who may not live close by or for those for whom “zooming” is more comfortable. Come check us out!\n\nDATE: Tuesdays – 10/15\, 11/19\, 12/17/24\, and 1/21\, 2/18\, 3/18\, 4/15\, 5/20\, and 6/17/25 \nTIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: $195 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 and ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Greg Cochran \nFACILITATOR BIO: Greg has been the Executive Director at Well for the Journey since 2010. He is a graduate of Clemson University and Southern Seminary. Greg was Associate Pastor at Woodbrook Baptist Church serving from 1988-2022. He also is a program/retreat facilitator and a spiritual companion. He completed the Shalem Institute’s Spiritual Guidance Program (SGP) in 2009 and is currently a SGP staff member. He is also a mentor for Paseo’s “The Stewards of Mystery” Spiritual Guidance Program in Cottonwood\, Idaho.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/horizons-mens-group-2024-2025-in-person-program-with-online-option/2024-10-15/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Programs,In-Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163103
CREATED:20240717T165247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T173345Z
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well - The Modern Dilemma: How to Be Human & Soulful in a Rapidly Changing World (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Women at the Well – The Modern Dilemma: How to Be Human & Soulful in a Rapidly Changing World \nHow do we live fully as human and soulful beings in our rapidly changing world? Dig deeper and form authentic relationships as we explore how to navigate these uncomfortable\, confusing times. We will discover spiritual underpinnings as we choose to live with love rather than fear\, co-create with the Divine\, claim our intuition\, practice intention and attention\, and live soulfully. \nWomen at the Well is a spiritual companioning program open to all women seeking space to listen for\, become more aware of\, and respond to the Divine in their daily lives. This small group program includes time for reflection and sacred conversation in the community of other women on the journey. \nExamples of our weekly gathering themes include: \n· Being a Human Being and a Soul\n· Spiritual Evolution\n· Choosing Love rather than Fear\n· Strengthening our Intuition\n· Transformative Power of Intention & Attention\n· Living Soulfully through Blessings and Rituals \nWe look forward to journeying with you at the Well! \nDATE: Wednesdays – 10/2\, 10/9\, 10/16\, 10/23\, 10/30\, 11/6/24 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $130 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: Mabeth Hudson\, Maggie Lears\, Donna Mollenkopf\, & Terri Smith \nFACILITATOR BIOS: \nMabeth Hudson:\nThrough her leadership and writing\, Mabeth encourages people to listen to their inner wisdom\, discover meaningful connections\, grow through challenges\, and better love and be loved in the nitty-gritty of everyday life. Mabeth is passionate about attending to the spiritual dimension of being human in a practical way\, as it impacts all of one’s relationships. For over 20 years\, she has been developing and leading programs for spiritual wellness\, personal growth\, and leadership development. Her workshops\, classes\, retreats\, and writing offer accessible tools to integrate into daily life. \nAfter practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \nMabeth holds a J.D. from Emory University School of Law and an M.A. in Spiritual and Pastoral Care from Loyola University Maryland. She is married and has adult children and two grandchildren. \nMaggie Lears:\nMaggie recently retired from the faculty of Towson University and is delighted to increase her time spent at Well for the Journey. She is a certified intuitive practitioner and has been involved with the Well for over a decade volunteering in several circles and facilitating workshops exploring mindfulness\, meditation\, intuitive eating\, and the chakra energy system. \n\n\nDonna Mollenkopf:\nDonna is a Women at the Well facilitator\, curriculum writer\, and has led of some of the Well’s Mystics programs. A former Well board member\, she has experience as a retreat leader\, pilgrimage guide\, and small group leader. Donna is the co-author of two books on spirituality and is an active member of her Lutheran church. A graduate of Shalem’s Soul of the Executive program\, Donna values a contemplative stance. She is married\, mother of a grown son\, two grown stepsons\, and a happy grandmother. \n\nTerri Smith:\nTerri is a retired professional educator who has a special interest in encouraging spiritual growth by honoring the different learning styles with multi-sensory exercises and creative exploration. As one of the founders of the Well\, she develops curriculum and leads Women at the Well\, facilitator training\, and retreats. Terri believes that she is similar to many others in always seeking to enrich her spiritual growth and development. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the mother of three.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/women-at-the-well-the-modern-dilemma-how-to-be-human-soulful-in-a-rapidly-changing-world-in-person-program/2024-10-16/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163103
CREATED:20240813T183858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T184641Z
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SUMMARY:Honoring the Earth Through the Ancient Languages of Drumming & Dance (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Some testimonials from last year’s event… \n“I thought the day was perfect. I loved the location\, and the balance between drumming and sacred dance was just right. Thank you to everyone involved in creating this event.” \n\n“Deep gratitude for a beautiful day!”\n \n“Loved it!”\n \n“The setting was gorgeous! Thank you!”\n\n  \nWe are thrilled to welcome back Katy Gaughan\, Drum Circle Facilitator\, and Lisa Bardack\, Sacred Circle Dance Facilitator\, for another day of retreat to intentionally honor the Earth with drumming and dance. \nThe flow of our time together will be a gentle exchange of music and motion followed by quiet reflection\, as we connect to the rhythms of the Earth\, ourselves\, and each other. Drumming is an ancient technology now understood in new ways. The heartbeat lives in all of us and invites us to entrain to something bigger than ourselves. Sacred circle dances are an ancient practice of honoring and embodying the cycles of the seasons\, creating community with all life through movement. \nThese ancient practices were the primary languages of human expression\, born out of the Earth. They are needed now in these challenging times and help us honor this amazing planet we call home. Drum and dance with us to ground into the energy of the Earth\, as we allow the ancestors and Mother Earth to guide us with sacred understanding. \nOur time together looks like: \nMorning: Drum\, Dance\, Reflect\, Dance\nLunch break: Please bring a bag lunch and beverage\nAfternoon: Drum\, Dance\, Reflect\, Drum \n \n \n      \nJoin these experienced and captivating facilitators at the beautiful Hudson Barn on Delight Farm in Sparks\, MD. No drumming or dance experience or skills is needed. Katy and Lisa will guide us every step and beat of the day! Drums will be provided\, or you are welcome to bring your own. \nDon’t delay! This beautiful and meaningful event sold out last October! \nDATE: Sunday\, October 20\, 2024 \nTIME: 10:00AM – 4:00PM \nCOST: Early Bird Discount (prior to 9/16) – $90; Regular Cost (9/16 and after) – $100 \nLOCATION: The Hudson Barn at Delight Farm – 15225 Tanyard Rd.\, Sparks\, MD 21152 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: Katy Gaughan and Lisa Bardack \nFACILITATOR BIOs:\n \nKATY GAUGHAN\nKaty is a drummer and Drum Circle Facilitator whose mission is to bring people together to experience the positive vibrations of the drum. Through her organization Drumming for Wellness\, Katy facilitates group drumming experiences for wellness\, community building and celebration. She has been leading drum circles in the Washington\, DC area for the past 15 years\, most notably the Washington National Cathedral drum circle that went viral and was seen by 400\,000 people. Katy provides drum circles for schools\, assisted living facilities\, retirement communities\, churches\, non-profit organizations\, birthday parties\, team-building events\, community festivals and celebrations and works with kids\, adults\, seniors\, and special needs populations. Katy also leads weekend and day-long retreats that incorporate wellness\, rhythm\, drumming\, spirituality\, and nature. She has also learned how to provide drum circles virtually on Zoom! Katy was trained by Arthur Hull and is a certified Global Drum Circle Facilitator Trainer with Village Music Circles. Katy is also a graduate of Remo Health Rhythms and Rhythm to Recovery Trainings and is a member of the Drum Circle Facilitator’s Guild. www.katygaughan.com. \nLISA BARDACK\nLisa\, our Sacred Circle Dance facilitator\, has been dancing most of her life\, feeling a deep sense of authenticity with this art form. It was in 1997 that she first experienced Sacred Circle Dance and fell in love with this collective experience of dancing ancient and traditional steps\, some thousands of years old\, to wonderful music from around the world. She has studied Sacred Circle Dance for over 15 years through classes and conferences nationally and internationally and has been teaching since 2008. In addition to her background in dance\, Lisa has also studied yoga\, tai chi\, qigong\, NIA\, and other forms of dance\, cultivating a seasoned understanding of body movement as an instrument for joy\, healing\, and wisdom.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/drumming-and-dance-october2024/
LOCATION:The Hudson Barn at Delight Farm\, 15225 Tanyard Rd.\, Sparks\, MD\, 21152\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Well%20for%20the%20Journey":MAILTO:lorie@wellforthejourney.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163103
CREATED:20240717T165247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T173345Z
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well - The Modern Dilemma: How to Be Human & Soulful in a Rapidly Changing World (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Women at the Well – The Modern Dilemma: How to Be Human & Soulful in a Rapidly Changing World \nHow do we live fully as human and soulful beings in our rapidly changing world? Dig deeper and form authentic relationships as we explore how to navigate these uncomfortable\, confusing times. We will discover spiritual underpinnings as we choose to live with love rather than fear\, co-create with the Divine\, claim our intuition\, practice intention and attention\, and live soulfully. \nWomen at the Well is a spiritual companioning program open to all women seeking space to listen for\, become more aware of\, and respond to the Divine in their daily lives. This small group program includes time for reflection and sacred conversation in the community of other women on the journey. \nExamples of our weekly gathering themes include: \n· Being a Human Being and a Soul\n· Spiritual Evolution\n· Choosing Love rather than Fear\n· Strengthening our Intuition\n· Transformative Power of Intention & Attention\n· Living Soulfully through Blessings and Rituals \nWe look forward to journeying with you at the Well! \nDATE: Wednesdays – 10/2\, 10/9\, 10/16\, 10/23\, 10/30\, 11/6/24 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $130 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: Mabeth Hudson\, Maggie Lears\, Donna Mollenkopf\, & Terri Smith \nFACILITATOR BIOS: \nMabeth Hudson:\nThrough her leadership and writing\, Mabeth encourages people to listen to their inner wisdom\, discover meaningful connections\, grow through challenges\, and better love and be loved in the nitty-gritty of everyday life. Mabeth is passionate about attending to the spiritual dimension of being human in a practical way\, as it impacts all of one’s relationships. For over 20 years\, she has been developing and leading programs for spiritual wellness\, personal growth\, and leadership development. Her workshops\, classes\, retreats\, and writing offer accessible tools to integrate into daily life. \nAfter practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \nMabeth holds a J.D. from Emory University School of Law and an M.A. in Spiritual and Pastoral Care from Loyola University Maryland. She is married and has adult children and two grandchildren. \nMaggie Lears:\nMaggie recently retired from the faculty of Towson University and is delighted to increase her time spent at Well for the Journey. She is a certified intuitive practitioner and has been involved with the Well for over a decade volunteering in several circles and facilitating workshops exploring mindfulness\, meditation\, intuitive eating\, and the chakra energy system. \n\n\nDonna Mollenkopf:\nDonna is a Women at the Well facilitator\, curriculum writer\, and has led of some of the Well’s Mystics programs. A former Well board member\, she has experience as a retreat leader\, pilgrimage guide\, and small group leader. Donna is the co-author of two books on spirituality and is an active member of her Lutheran church. A graduate of Shalem’s Soul of the Executive program\, Donna values a contemplative stance. She is married\, mother of a grown son\, two grown stepsons\, and a happy grandmother. \n\nTerri Smith:\nTerri is a retired professional educator who has a special interest in encouraging spiritual growth by honoring the different learning styles with multi-sensory exercises and creative exploration. As one of the founders of the Well\, she develops curriculum and leads Women at the Well\, facilitator training\, and retreats. Terri believes that she is similar to many others in always seeking to enrich her spiritual growth and development. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the mother of three.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/women-at-the-well-the-modern-dilemma-how-to-be-human-soulful-in-a-rapidly-changing-world-in-person-program/2024-10-23/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163103
CREATED:20240717T165247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T173345Z
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well - The Modern Dilemma: How to Be Human & Soulful in a Rapidly Changing World (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Women at the Well – The Modern Dilemma: How to Be Human & Soulful in a Rapidly Changing World \nHow do we live fully as human and soulful beings in our rapidly changing world? Dig deeper and form authentic relationships as we explore how to navigate these uncomfortable\, confusing times. We will discover spiritual underpinnings as we choose to live with love rather than fear\, co-create with the Divine\, claim our intuition\, practice intention and attention\, and live soulfully. \nWomen at the Well is a spiritual companioning program open to all women seeking space to listen for\, become more aware of\, and respond to the Divine in their daily lives. This small group program includes time for reflection and sacred conversation in the community of other women on the journey. \nExamples of our weekly gathering themes include: \n· Being a Human Being and a Soul\n· Spiritual Evolution\n· Choosing Love rather than Fear\n· Strengthening our Intuition\n· Transformative Power of Intention & Attention\n· Living Soulfully through Blessings and Rituals \nWe look forward to journeying with you at the Well! \nDATE: Wednesdays – 10/2\, 10/9\, 10/16\, 10/23\, 10/30\, 11/6/24 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $130 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: Mabeth Hudson\, Maggie Lears\, Donna Mollenkopf\, & Terri Smith \nFACILITATOR BIOS: \nMabeth Hudson:\nThrough her leadership and writing\, Mabeth encourages people to listen to their inner wisdom\, discover meaningful connections\, grow through challenges\, and better love and be loved in the nitty-gritty of everyday life. Mabeth is passionate about attending to the spiritual dimension of being human in a practical way\, as it impacts all of one’s relationships. For over 20 years\, she has been developing and leading programs for spiritual wellness\, personal growth\, and leadership development. Her workshops\, classes\, retreats\, and writing offer accessible tools to integrate into daily life. \nAfter practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \nMabeth holds a J.D. from Emory University School of Law and an M.A. in Spiritual and Pastoral Care from Loyola University Maryland. She is married and has adult children and two grandchildren. \nMaggie Lears:\nMaggie recently retired from the faculty of Towson University and is delighted to increase her time spent at Well for the Journey. She is a certified intuitive practitioner and has been involved with the Well for over a decade volunteering in several circles and facilitating workshops exploring mindfulness\, meditation\, intuitive eating\, and the chakra energy system. \n\n\nDonna Mollenkopf:\nDonna is a Women at the Well facilitator\, curriculum writer\, and has led of some of the Well’s Mystics programs. A former Well board member\, she has experience as a retreat leader\, pilgrimage guide\, and small group leader. Donna is the co-author of two books on spirituality and is an active member of her Lutheran church. A graduate of Shalem’s Soul of the Executive program\, Donna values a contemplative stance. She is married\, mother of a grown son\, two grown stepsons\, and a happy grandmother. \n\nTerri Smith:\nTerri is a retired professional educator who has a special interest in encouraging spiritual growth by honoring the different learning styles with multi-sensory exercises and creative exploration. As one of the founders of the Well\, she develops curriculum and leads Women at the Well\, facilitator training\, and retreats. Terri believes that she is similar to many others in always seeking to enrich her spiritual growth and development. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the mother of three.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/women-at-the-well-the-modern-dilemma-how-to-be-human-soulful-in-a-rapidly-changing-world-in-person-program/2024-10-30/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Deep in Autumn\, Whispers of Winter: A Sacred Circle Dance Gathering for Women (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome back Lisa Bardack\, Sacred Circle Dance Facilitator\, for another sacred circle dance gathering at the Well! \nSacred circle dance is a collective dance experience that draws from ancient and traditional folk dances\, many from Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Dancing to wonderful music and rhythms\, we join the circle of grandmothers who initiated these dances and passed them on. Dancing in their footsteps\, we experience a sense of something greater than ourselves\, a continuum of which we are a sacred part. The dances evoke joy\, peace\, insight\, healing and a powerful sense of community and interconnection with each other and all life. \nBorn from the Earth\, these dances connect us to the rhythms of the seasons and the cycles of life. Moving as one to encoded energy patterns\, we learn about our basic relationships of being in our bodies\, being on Earth\, being in community and being present to the source of all life. \nFall is a season that shines with beauty and abundance. The leaves astonish us with their breathtaking colors. It’s a time of pumpkins and apples\, the smell of fire from a neighbor’s chimney. We naturally move toward deeper reflection in this season. In Traditional Chinese Medicine\, Fall is the time to look at our lives and see what truly nourishes us and our community\, and what gets in the way of our thriving. To let go of what no longer serves to make way for the new. Fall is also an active season! Life picks up the pace. This is where we will reflect on the coming gifts of Winter\, the season of stillness and deep listening. Together\, we will dance wonderful dances honoring these seasonal reflections and gifts! \nNo dance experience is required (just basic mobility and coordination)\, as the dances are simple to moderately easy\, and the step sequences repetitive. Lisa will gently guide us in the dance steps and share meaningful information on the origins of each dance. You can dance in bare feet\, socks\, or soft soled shoes. \nIf you love to dance\, or perhaps love the idea of sacred dance and are curious to learn more\, come and enjoy a beautiful afternoon of movement meditation in the safe and nurturing environment that is the Well! Registration is limited to 8 participants\, so please don’t delay! \nDATE: Saturday\, November 2\, 2024 \nTIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM \nCOST: $40 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Lisa Bardack \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nLisa Bardack\, Sacred Circle Dance facilitator\, has been dancing most of her life\, feeling a deep sense of authenticity with this art form. It was in 1997 that she first experienced Sacred Circle Dance and fell in love with this collective experience of dancing ancient and traditional steps to wonderful music from around the world. She has studied Sacred Circle Dance for over 15 years through classes and conferences nationally and internationally and has been teaching since 2008. In addition to her background in dance\, Lisa has also studied yoga\, tai chi\, qigong\, NIA\, and other forms of dance\, cultivating a seasoned understanding of body movement as an instrument for joy\, healing\, and wisdom.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/deep-in-autumn-whispers-of-winter-a-sacred-circle-dance-gathering-for-women-in-person-program/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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