Women Shining: a Six-Part Journey to Self-Discovery

Facilitated by Mary Brown, Transformational Energy Healing & Spiritual Coaching, Barbara Brennan School of Healing Graduate, Certified Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, and Shinpiden Reiki Master.

Feel the shift, and experience the freedom and transformation that comes when you allow your true self to blossom fearlessly, unencumbered by old baggage no longer serving you.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, trying to be all things to all people, or if you just know that you need to dig deeper into your calling…we invite you to join this six-part journey to self-discovery in a safe and supportive space.

During this six-month journey, you will deepen your personal transformation, awakening, and healing in a grounded, intuitive, and enlightening way with other like-minded women who truly see you.

We offer you a safe space where you can be who you want to be. You can be the version of yourself that you love the most, and you’ll be held for all of you (including the messy parts). It’s a place where you can redefine yourself and remember who you are, surrounded by women who are there to support you, uplift you, and watch you grow.

Women Shining: a Six-Part Journey to Self-Discovery, offered by Friends of the Forest, is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling, psychotherapy, mental health counseling, or any other type of psychotherapy or medical advice.

Our Schedule

  • Gentle Shadow Work: Falling In Love with Yourself

    Thursday, February 15, 2024
    6 PM- 8 PM

    Do you want to feel more confident? Do you want to feel happier and more fulfilled? You can start by developing more self-love in your life.

    Self-confidence, inner joy, and self-worth are the benefits of loving yourself. You are the most important person for you to Love. Everything changes in your life when you connect with who you truly are.

    Shadow work is a process that involves making a pact with oneself to have an internal conversation. Shadow work done at the right time brings out self-compassion rather than judgment, self-acceptance in place of anxiety, and a higher state of consciousness overall.

    In this workshop, we will explore the stages in the journey to self-love and provide the tools and exercises to make daily practices and changes so that Self-Love becomes your reality.

  • How to Refresh, Recharge, and Protect Yourself Energetically

    Thursday, April 18, 2024
    6 PM- 8 PM

    Do you find yourself feeling drained at the end of the day? Are there too many demands being placed upon you? Do you spend most of your energy taking care of others & working to ensure their well-being? Do you find that, no matter what you do, you never feel like you've had enough sleep? Is your mood dramatically affected by the moods of others? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then this workshop is for you.

    Our power comes from becoming more intimate with our energetic field. Firstly, we need to understand how to strengthen our energetic field. We will work not only the Chakra system that feeds the physical and emotional body, but also the Hara line that connects the desires of our souls to our power and intention. Connection with ourselves in this way supports the unfolding of our destiny, our life purpose, and soul purpose.

    This workshop is designed to give you practical tools to refresh, recharge, and support you in maintaining energetic boundaries and keep your energetic field clear.

  • Discovering Your True, Unique Essence: Step Into Your Soul's Calling

    Thursday, June 20, 2024
    6 PM- 8 PM

    Do you ever feel like there’s an essential part of yourself that you haven’t shared with the world? Are you searching for more fulfillment in your life? Do you feel burdened by emotions from your past? Do you want to make a change, but don’t know where to start?

    During this workshop, you will set out to discover your unique true essence—you will in all probability, discover qualities and talents that you never knew existed. We’ll guide you to harness the physical, emotional, and mental power to reconnect with your deepest essence.

    Alignment with your true self means becoming the person you were always intended to be. It brings a deep sense of fulfillment which extends to all aspects of life. This is a perfect workshop if you want to get “back on track” or gain motivation to live your best life. After taking this workshop, you can expect to feel more confidence and authenticity in your daily choices and activities.

  • The Way Forward for Female Leaders

    Thursday, August 15, 2024
    6 PM- 8 PM

    Has trying to measure up to unrealistic ideals kept you from fully embracing your own style and caused another needless source of stress? Does how you are showing up reflect who you truly are, or are you putting on a mask and behaving how you think you should and conforming to what an outdated model of successful leadership looks like? And how do you get to the optimal mix of traits for your authentic style?

    As with any form of transformation, we start with self-awareness. In this workshop we will explore what healthy and effective leadership looks like in your own authentic style— where we are in and out of balance with our traits, which traits are serving us or stopping us, and how we can cultivate the right mix of energies to support our growth, intentions, and goals.

    Self-leadership is the practice of understanding who you are, identifying your desired experiences, and intentionally guiding yourself toward them. It spans the determination of what we do, why we do it, and how we do it. By understanding ourselves better, we can alleviate some of the unnecessary pressure we face and tap into the power of authenticity.

  • Aligning Your Mind, Body, Spirit Connection

    Thursday, October 17, 2024
    6 PM- 8 PM

    Do you ask yourself, “Where are the places in my life where I don’t feel aligned with the best of who I am? Where am I off?” Do you feel out of joint in your mind and your body?

    In this workshop, we’ll explore how and why we’ve become disconnected from ourselves and explore ways to bring our mind, body & spirit back into alignment. When you align your mind, heart, and soul, you feel peace more often, you feel empowered to be your authentic self, and you know which direction to move in for your well-being.

    You’ll leave this workshop with a holistic personal plan for living with enhanced alignment, attunement, and whole-heartedness. It will be a plan that’s your next step toward healing and wholeness in all parts of your life.

  • Creating a Meditation Tool-Kit

    Thursday, December 19, 2024
    6 PM- 8 PM

    Are you looking to start your meditation journey but don’t know how? Do you know there are various types of meditation practices—from walking to chanting to deep silent mediation?

    When it comes to meditating, there’s not a one-size-fits-all practice. Each practice has its unique approach to achieving a state of mindfulness and inner peace. What type of meditation is right for you?

    In this workshop, we’ll explore different types of meditation styles and techniques to help you find what works for you. This is an excellent introduction to different styles such as focused breath meditation, mantra meditation, walking meditation, and more.

    For seasoned practitioners, it’s a great way to freshen up your routine and try something new.

    To help support your ongoing journey, we’ll provide you with resources and ideas to build your own meditation toolkit.

Ready to Take the Journey?

Payment Options

  • Pay in full for all Six Sessions = $400.00*

  • Pay half now ($200) and the remainder by February 1, 2024 ($200)

  • NOTE: This investment is non-refundable, regardless of whether you miss a gathering

  • *Pay in full and receive a private 30-minute remote energy healing session with Mary prior to the first gathering (valued at $50.00).

Details

  • What: 6 sessions of 2 hours (12 hours total)

  • Limited to 10 women participants

  • Meetings will be on the third Thursday from 6 -8 pm in East Haddam at a private residence/farm (address will be disclosed upon signing up)

  • All participants receive handouts and supplemental materials

  • All participants who pay in full receive a special gift to aid you in your journey

Mary Brown

For over 15 years, Mary has been educating people on energy healing. Mary has studied with Dr. Barbara Brennan at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, from which she graduated after four years of training. For the last two years, Mary has been working at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in the Healing Arts department, where she offers craniosacral therapy and several types of energy healing. Mary incorporates heart-centered transformational processes and intuitive assessment and guidance—in her energy healing sessions and spiritual consultations—to accelerate transformation and healing on the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels. A bridge between spirit and matter, Mary works from the heart and is an expert at creating a compassionate, sacred space where clients feel safe to open up and receive healing. Mary feels blessed to share her knowledge with students and clients worldwide.

DISCLAIMER

Mary is not a licensed psychologist, medical doctor, or healthcare professional, and her services do not replace the care of psychologists, doctors, or other healthcare professionals. Women Shining: a Six-Part Journey to Self-Discovery, offered by Friends of the Forest, is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling, psychotherapy, mental health counseling, or any other type of psychotherapy or medical advice.