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Marlene Schiwy has been facilitating workshops and retreats for women internationally for almost four decades. She brings a unique blend of Jungian training and academic foundation to all her creative endeavours. The author of A Voice of Her Own, Marlene lives in Vancouver, Canada.

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The comprehensive mentor and companion to facilitating inspiring workshops that nurture women's community, creativity, and personal growth.

Do you dream of offering inspiring, transformative gatherings where women can sink into their own creative depths? Let this essential guide be your mentor and companion on the journey to facilitating safe and sacred spaces where hearts are nourished, imaginations stirred, and creativity flourishes in the warmth of genuine community.

From the first glimmer of an idea to delivery and beyond, author, teacher, and facilitator Marlene Schiwy considers the many aspects of crafting one-of-a-kind, immersive workshops and retreats including:

• Designing a rich and compelling offering
• Practical considerations such as marketing, logistics, costing, and preparation
• Grounding, nurturing, teaching, deep listening, and dealing with challenging situations and participants Reflection, celebration, following up, and looking ahead.
  The Art of Creating Workshops for Women is the first book of its kind for those called to lead meaningful gatherings. Beginning presenters will discover everything they need to embark on their vocation, while experienced facilitators will find fresh inspiration and a renewed sense of purpose. Participants will be intrigued by this unique behind-the-scenes look at what goes into the workshops they love.

Inhalt

Preface
Introduction

Part I: Before the Workshop
Chapter 1: So You Want to Offer Workshops for Women
Chapter 2: Practical and logistical issues
Chapter 3: Registration
Chapter 4: The Nuts and Bolts of Preparation
Chapter 5: Preparing Different Kinds of Workshops

Part II: Creating Workshop Content
Chapter 6: Creating Content for Writing Workshops
Chapter 7: Other Content Areas

Part III: During the Workshop
Chapter 8: Inward and Downward
Chapter 9: The Facilitator's Role
Chapter 10: Trouble Shooting
Chapter 11: Additional Considerations

Part IV: After the Workshop
Chapter 12: What Comes Next
Chapter 13: Taking the Long View, Looking Ahead

Postlude
Appendix - Templates
Works Cited
Additional Resources
Acknowledgements