Spring 2007 Workshops
Classes and Workshops
Free Womb Wisdom orientation, Saturday April 21. 4:00 pm.
You are invited to this orientation to to meet with me, ask questions, experience a powerful and unique meditation, and learn more about my cross-cultural integrative womb work of many years.
This gathering is for women with open minds and hearts, who are seeking freedom of expression, respect, and healing integration. And you will meet like-minded women in a safe, unbiased, and respectful environment!
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If you are interested (or curious) about the range of workshops offered, or receiving confidential private integral support from a guide who has years of experience specifically in this area of women's health, consider this opportunity to learn more. Drop in and say hello and become more informed and empowered.
You are encouraged, no matter if it is days or years after your womb experience(s). So much is possible through open dialogue, compassion, and integral guidance.
Scroll down to read details about the May 26th Womb Wisdom workshop. Also, read through this website to learn more, and call me to ask any questions, or to book a private confidential session.
I assure you that you will be safe -- this is a special opportunity to learn about a comple taboo topic.
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Women and Teen Self Defense:
Saturday May 19th at 2:00--5:00
in Santa Barbara
The WORKSHOP LOCATION:
Golden Tree Yoga, 608 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 9310, between Cota & Ortega. (www.goldentreeyoga.com).
Registration is directly with me. SEND PAYMENT TO:
TERRA WISE, 1026 COAST VILLAGE RD.,#92, SANTA BARBARA CA, 93108.
WHAT YOU LEARN:
Empowering practices and self-defense skills that will leave you feeling uplifted and encouraged. Practical information, ideas, and reminders about awareness, prevention, personal boundaries, self-esteem, and how to unleash the power of your voice. Group (and individual) instruction includes self-defense practices, qigong, grounding and opening energy, focused breathing, plus specific yoga postures to support strength and flexibility.
HANDS-ON PRACTICE INCLUDES:
You will practice strikes, releases, ground and standing techniques plus specific yoga postures that augment this self-defense approach. This respectful method will develop skills, confidence, and improve fitness. By the end of the workshop or series, which is an integral blend I call YogaChi, you will have more confidence, self-respect, and powerful tools to build upon. You will also have made friends, laughed out loud, and will feel more connected and fluid.
Bring a notebook, pen, and drinking water. Dress in layers for comfort and freedom of movement.
Tuition:
$65.00 paid in advance ($70.00 at the door).
Bring a friend and you each pay only $55.00.
Mother/daughters are encouraged to attend for $50.00 each!
LOCATION: Golden Tree Yoga, 608 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 9310, between Cota & Ortega. (www.goldentreeyoga.com). This workshop is for women and teens, 13 yrs and older. Mother/daughters are encouraged to attend together to receive an additional savings! Contact Terra, 805-275-1803.
Registration is through me...
SEND PAYMENT TO: TERRA WISE, 1026 COAST VILLAGE RD.,#92, SANTA BARBARA CA, 93108.
Bring a notebook, pen, and drinking water. Dress in layers for comfort and freedom of movement.
Would you like to organize your own group of 6 or more teens and/or adult women? Are you interested in a series of weekend or evening classes, or a day-long workshop? Give me a call and we can discuss how to make your interest a reality.
Terra Wise is a teacher, counselor, and an ally for girls and women. For 25 years in Canada and the U.S., Terra has taught workshops and supported clients by phone and in person. Terra is a certified self-defense instructor through Defend University, R.A.D., and trained in Wendo, women's self-defense. Terra is also a certified yoga instructor and a sexual assault crisis counselor.
''My approach to teaching is accessible to many, I combine my training, interpersonal skills, counseling background, and playful humor too in ways that encourage learning and joy. I provide a safe, unbiased, and warm ambiance that draws forth inner growth and optimism, in both my private and group work''.
Ask about private and semi-private lessons.
805-275-1803
www.terrawise.net.
terrawise@gmail.com
(Please note: The April Saturday teen weekly series is filled, please check back for new ones, or contact me to learn about classes and workshops that are forming).
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Womb Wisdom Workshop, May 26th
with, Terra Wise, midwife for the soul
WOMB WISDOM: A Women's Special Healing Event
Date: SATURDAY MAY 26TH
Time: 11:00 am-2:00 pm.
Location: Golden Tree Yoga, 608 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara
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Tuition: $75.00.
Womb Wisdom is a respectful and inclusive form of guidance, providing unbiased integration and cross-cultural and transpersonal support. This guidance is called upon before, during, and after transitions, choice, crisis, or loss. This specialty work of many years was created to help tend to the distress and concerns connected to or following abortion, miscarriage, and infertility.
Situations can occur in life, by choice and/or as a result of unexpected events that can be highly complex and sensitive. This integrative counseling support is available to provide non-judgmental healing and a safe non-polarized atmosphere for tending to these concerns. Healing integration is available to everyone, no matter how many, why, or when the experiences occurred. This inclusive work is open to all women, all politics, religions, and ages. Each person is entitled to compassion and a safe environment in which to speak freely and be supported with specific methods that have been proven to help incorporate complex life experiences.
Keep Informed:
If you cannot make this workshop event on May 26th, please do check with me about what support is possible for you.This non-polarized healing support really does fill a void and is remarkably freeing... It is available in private session and through group work--for women, teens, couples, and men-who have been involved or influenced by events of the womb. . no matter how many, or how long ago). Sessions by phone and in-person are confidential, safe, and respectful. Group sessions are profoundly nourishing, and supportive. And you are truly safe when speaking your story out loud--there is no shame and blame. Let me assure you again, this work is compassionate and transformative. Please join in this women's group on May 26th if you can. At the very least book a private session with me and feel the immediate relief.
Learn more about Womb Wisdom by reading through my website. You are also invited to speak with me by phone. All email and phone messages are confidential.
FREE on April 21, 4 pm:
Come to a Free Womb Wisdom dialogue and orientation on Saturday April 21, at 4:00 pm.
Same location as the workshop.
Contact: 805-275-1803. terrawise@gmail.com
Professional Training: Educational training is offered throughout the year. Introductory lectures, classes, and intensive weekend workshops for therapists and bodyworkers who see clients and patients who may have a history of abortion, miscarriage, and fertility concerns. Workshops can be arranged specifically for your women's center, health clinic, doula/midwife training, massage and somatic therapy school, and others.
Please contact Terra Wise midwife for the soul, 805-275-1803.
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Healing from Pregnancy Loss: Training for Professionals
Date & Details: TBA
The Healing from Pregnancy Loss Workshop is offered to doulas, midwives, women's health centers, yoga instructors, somatic therapists and schools, pregnancy massage practitioners, pastors and ministers.
This course will be of interest to those who work in the field of women's issues: fertility health providers, lab technicians, nurses, obgyn's, acupuncturists, and other practitioners of women's health and wellness.
Course Description
Healing from Pregnancy Loss is a anything from an in-service talk, and introductory seminar, to a day long or 2-3 day weekend workshop, or a longer intensive.
It addresses the psychological and physiological issues surrounding loss from within the womb and challenges with conception. The course prepares participants to support clients that have a history of pregnancy loss (infertility, miscarriage and/or abortion) through bodywork skills, process skills, and education. Participants become familiar with the changes that occur surrounding transition (by choice, or unexpected loss).
Methods for preventing womb loss, exercises to nourish the womb, and skills for mourning loss, releasing fear, shame, and judgment will be presented.
Areas of Focus...
Miscarriage
Causes of miscarriage
Steps to take that may protect from pregnancy loss
Exercises that nourish the womb and the woman
Giving voice to sorrow
Abortion: Integration after abortion
Types of abortion procedures
Who has abortions and why
Exploring the distress that some experience
Exploring the myths and facts about abortion
Releasing judgment, blame, and shame
Abortion providers and their needs
Options counseling, (prior to choice) steps that nourish and support
Working with an open-mind and open-heart
Infertility
Infertility and its impact on women and couples
Integrative methods that are known to help in cases of fertility challenges
Selective termination, what it is and how to address it
You will Learn
Introduction to anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system
Depression and its connection to infertility
Symptoms of grief
Mourning losses/Healing grief
Remedies and nutrients that have a history of lending support
Somatic therapies and energy healing, specific hands-on bodywork to ease symptoms
Cross-cultural meditations
How a woman's womb (and her experiences) connect to her mother's womb
Empowering your clients/yourself
Recognizing shadow, judgment, and projection
Role play to develop comfort and flexibility when working with these complex concerns
Format
The course will include: lecture, discussion, media presentation, bodywork, movement, and process exercises.
Healing from Pregnancy Loss will provide a non-polarized inclusive opportunity to develop sensitivity, therapeutic skills, and insight. This training will greatly enhance your level of comfort and understanding when working with your clients. You will become more aware of this important (yet often overlooked) aspect of the female reproductive experience. The information provided in this course will help you gain the necessary knowledge and comfort to become an informed therapist--who in turn will be better able to compassionately support clients that might have a history of pregnancy loss, infertility, miscarriage and/or abortion.
To arrange a workshop, or seminar for your group contact Terra Wise, 805.275.1803.
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