Awakening the Diwata Within: Reclaiming The Divine Feminine in Sexually Abused Women and Girls.
A sacred way of thinking about ourselves, the world, and our place in the universe.
Workshop Series Overview
DAY 1: "Discovering Diwata"
- Introduction to Diwata as a Goddess archetype.
- Exploration of Diwata's qualities: Wild Woman, Goddess, Safe & Fierce Mother, Empress.
- Connecting with Diwata through guided meditation and visualization.
- Setting intentions for the series.
DAY 2: "Healing the Sister Wounds"
- Recognizing and acknowledging sister wounds.
- Understanding the historical and societal roots of sisterhood challenges.
- Group sharing and empathetic listening.
Guided healing practices to foster sisterhood and support.
DAY 3: "Transforming Patriarchal Wounds"
- Unpacking patriarchal wounds and their impact.
- Embracing the power of feminine resilience.
- Rituals for releasing patriarchal conditioning.
- Empowerment exercises to reclaim feminine strength.
DAY 4: "Embracing the Divine Feminine Wounds"
- Exploring the concept of divine feminine wounds and persecution.
- Reclaiming the divine feminine and the wisdom of the indeginous cultures.
- Ceremonies to honor ancestral healing and connect with ancestral power.
- Empowering the Diwata within.
DAY 5: "Invoking Diwata's Essence- The Heroine’s Journey
Diwata - creating a new myth. Why do we need a new myth? Mythologists don’t create our myths, they study them. They dissect them, examine the pieces, investigate symbols and themes. But myth is far more than just the search for meaning. It is the experience of meaning. We are the myth makers.
The Heroin’e Journey -a woman’s quest for enlightenment and wholeness
- Deepening the connection to Diwata's energy.
- Rituals to invoke Diwata's presence.
- Harnessing the elements (Wind, Earth, Fire, Water) in your personal journey.
- Creative expression through art, dance, or music inspired by Diwata.
DAY 6: "Integration and Celebration"
- Reflecting on the transformational journey.
- Sharing personal stories of growth and empowerment.
- Group ritual to honor the completion of the workshop series.
- Crafting personal commitments to carry Diwata's energy forward.
Throughout the series, participants will have opportunities for self-reflection, group sharing, creative expression, and healing practices. The Diwata Circle will provide a brave and sacred space for women and girls to connect with their inner strength, heal wounds, and invoke the empowering essence of Diwata.
Each workshop will build upon the previous one, guiding participants on a profound journey of self-discovery and transformation.
