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SUMMARY:The Modern Medicine Woman Practitioner Course
DESCRIPTION:Are you called to step into the powerful role of a modern medicine woman? \n  \nThis substantial\, certificated practitioner training course invites you to become a Modern Medicine Woman\, step into your authentic power and share your unique medicine with the world\nIn indigenous teachings\, Medicine means the presence and power embodied in or demonstrated by a person. It is thought that the Great Spirit gives each person a medicine\, a unique spiritual gift or talent\, which they need to discover and enhance through learning the skills needed to practice it. Traditionally the medicine men and women are seen as Spiritual Healers and Spiritual Leaders\, bringing their medicine to the world. \nThe Modern Medicine Woman is based on the powerful archetypal energies of the ancient medicine woman in her many aspects\, such as the he Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, The Seer and Oracle\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix\, to name just a few\, but she adjusts her Being and practices to our times\, to what is needed now. \n  \nDuring the five modules and five online sessions of your foundation training you will learn\, develop\, understand and practice fundamental skills\, gifts and tools of the Medicine Woman and be able to apply them professionally as well as to your own development and personal life. \nThe modern medicine woman practitioner qualification will enable you to \n\nAnswer your calling\, understand your purpose and develop your unique style\nBegin to practice as a modern medicine woman\nSet-up a new practice and business\nIntegrate the Medicine Woman skills into your already existing practice\nWork in a way that is aligned with the feminine and your specific medicine power\nBecome part of a female support network and circle and access our resources\n\n\n \n  \n  \nModule 1: Discover & Empower the Medicine Woman Within\nWeekend course 12th & 13th October 2019\, West Town Farm\, Ide\, Exeter EX2 9TG\nDuring this introductory weekend\, you will connect to your inner medicine woman\, an archetypal energy of your deeper self\, who calls you to grow into your power\, claim your gifts and learn how to use them. \nThe Ancient Medicine Woman has many aspects: the Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix\, to name just a few. Connecting to\, trusting in and working with the specific aspect that resides deep within you will unleash your primal power\, show you your unique path\, and how to walk it.\n\nOnce you have connected with her she will support you to: \n\nRemember your deeper calling\nActivate and develop your specific gift\nAccept the challenge to reclaim your fierce/earth/womb power\nIntuit and embody your ancient wisdom\nShare your medicine with the world\n\nModule 1 comprises of: \n\nIntroductory training weekend (October 12th & 13th 2019)\nOnline session: you will be invited to join Vanessa & Christa for an online session  (November 2019 – date to be confirmed)\n\n(This module can also be taken as a ‘stand-alone’ workshop. please click into: Medicine Woman workshop \n  \n\n  \nModule 2: Medicine Woman Toolbox: Working with the power of Energy\nWeekend course: 30th November & 1st December 2019\, Alibi Theatre\, Emmanuel Hall\, Emmanuel Rd\, Exeter EX4 1EJ\n\nModule 2 introduces you to fundamental medicine woman’s energy skill\, providing you with a starter kit and a set of basic tools so that you can move on to the practitioner modules. \nModule 2 Curriculum \n\nUnderstanding and working with energy systems\nUnderstanding and using the power of intent\nAccessing the feminine Creative Force\nUnleashing the energy of Herstory\n\n\nModule 2 comprises of:  \n\nOne weekend skill development training.\nOnline session: You will be invited to join Vanessa for an online session (December 2019 – date to be confirmed).\n\n  \n  \n\nModule 3: Medicine Woman Toolbox: Working with the tools of the Shamaness\nWeekend Course: 8th & 9th February 2020\, West Town Farm\, Ide\, Exeter EX2 9TG\nModule 3 introduces you to some fundamental shamanic tools\, providing you with a starter-kit and a set of basic tools so that you can move on to the practitioner modules. \nModule 3 Curriculum\n \n\nConnecting with the medicine of the sacred earth feminine\nFemale guides\, goddesses and grandmothers\nShamanic journeying as a tool\n\nUnderstanding feminine ceremonial practice\n\nModule 3 comprises of: \n\nOne weekend skill development training\nOnline session: You will be invited to join Christa for an online session (February 2020 – date to be confirmed)\n\n  \n\n  \nModule 4: Stepping into your Medicine Woman Power\nResidential Training Retreat: May 15th-22nd 2020\, Portugal\n  \nModule 4 consists of a six day intensive residential training retreat. It will take place in the beautiful and wild Algarve area of Portugal – the perfect place for you to enhance and embody your medicine woman skills and realise your full power as a practitioner. \n\nModule 4 Curriculum \nDuring this week you will learn how to work in a feminine way that is in alignment with the power of your inner archetypal medicine women\, and get attuned to the following specific aspects and skills of the medicine woman: \n\nThe Energy Healer\nThe Wild Earth Woman\nThe Seer/Visionary\nThe Creatrix\nThe Ceremonialist\nThe Sacred Feminine Activist\n\nAfter the alignment and attuning process we will focus on teaching you fundamental skill sets of a modern shamaness\, which you can use in your Medicine Woman practice and / or integrate into your existing work and life.\n \n  \nThe residential training week will set you on the path to becoming an authentic Medicine Woman in your own right\, aligning and attuning you to your own innate powers\, whilst teaching you transferable skills to use in your work and life. It also offers safe space for profound personal growth on your heroic journey to self-actualisation. \n\n  \n\n  \nModule 4a: Practicing and Embedding your Skills\nCase studies and Online sessions\, June 2020\nModule 5 Curriculum \nModule 5 consists of a download template for you to record two case studies\, either with individual clients or a group. You will be asked to discuss your findings and experiences in two online group support sessions\, during which you will have the undivided attention and the expertise of the course facilitators. These online sessions also offer you the opportunity to share your experiences\, ask questions and receive support for your practice and development as a Modern Medicine Woman. \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\nCourse Fees: Modern Medicine Women Practitioner Training\nVery Early Bird fees:  £ 1540  (SOLD OUT)\nEarly Bird Fees: £ 1680 (until 8th September 2019)\nRegular fees:  £1850 (until 11th October 2019)\n  \nThe fees for the course include:  \n\nModern Medicine Women Practitioner qualification\n3 teaching weekends (non-residential)\n7 days residential intensive training retreat in the Algarve in Portugal – 6 days training and shared accommodation for 7 nights\, all food and teaching material (flight to Faro and transport to the Monte Mariposa Centre not included)\n5 online teaching sessions\n\nSingle accommodation in Portugal is limited. Single Supplement on the residential training retreat: £300 \n  \nAll fees can be paid in four installments.  \nThe very early bird fees:\n \n\n£ 385.00   at booking\n£ 385.00   30th November 2019\n£ 385.00   29th February 2020\n£ 385.00   30th April 2020\n\n  \nThe early bird fees: \n\n£ 420.00  at booking\n£ 420.00  30th November 2019\n£ 420.00  29th February 2020\n£ 420.00  30th April 2020\n\n  \n  \nA non-refundable deposit of £ 150 is included in the first installment.  \nCourse fees are non-refundable once the course has started\, unless the course is cancelled by the training providers.  \nInstalments are due before each module \n  \nIn accordance with training provider guidelines\, course fees are also non-refundable should training providers need to move teaching online\, or change dates or locations in accordance with Covid rules or circumstances (added June 2020) \nFor full terms and conditions see womenweavingchange.com \n  \nPlease book early. Places are limited  \nThe course will be facilitated by: Christa Mackinnon & Vanessa Tucker from Women Weaving Change \n  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/the-modern-medicine-woman-practitioner-course/
LOCATION:West Town Farm\, Ide\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX29TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Women Weaving Change
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SUMMARY:Zoom Online Course: You Can Write That Book
DESCRIPTION:You Can Write That Book\n  \nWould you like to write a book and be a published author?\nAre you already in the process of writing a book\, but feel stuck or lost your confidence and drive? \nAre you keeping a journal or have accumulated material\, which lends itself to be turned into a book? \n\n  \nIF THE ANSWER IS ‘YES’\, THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU AND NOW IS THE TIME.  \n\n  \n \n  \n  \nA UNIQUE COURSE\, DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO WRITE:  \n\nA book based on their work or profession\n\nA self-help or self-development book\nA book about a subject they know through practice\, research and experience\n\nThe course is based on my experience as an author of four varied books\, three of them published by publishers and one self-published. It is also based on successfully facilitating workshops and courses for aspiring authors. It is intense\, guiding you through a process that will provide you with a clear book outline – content and structure –  and a book proposal and chapter ready to send to publishers or to use a base format for self-publishing. It consists of five zoom modules\, course notes and homework in the form of writing and structuring between sessions. Besides of the course content and assistance during your writing process\, it will provide you with the support of  ‘writing buddies’ who are working on similar projects. \n  \n  \nTHE COURSE CONSISTS OF 5 MODULES\, WHERE WE WILL WORK TOGETHER ON ZOOM AND WRITING ASSIGNMENTS BETWEEN THE MEETINGS.  \n  \n  \nModule 1:  Writing to become a published author & getting started\nWriting to become a published author\n\nThe difference between writing for yourself and writing to be published.\nThings you need to know right from the start\nYour motivation is key – exercise to explore your motivation\nHow to sustain the writing process – staying motivated\, creative\, productive and overcome obstacles \nBeing Creative – exercise to connect with creative part\, your ‘writing-self’ and anchor it  \nHow to define your subject & core message \nHow to bring your message across: style\, format\, mixture\nHow to find your unique angle and stick to it: message\, knowledge\, readership\, market\, research\n\n  \nAssignment / Homework: create a working title\, define your subject\, describe your unique angle and message\, define your audience.    \n  \n  \nModule 2:  What’s is your book about & how to write\, edit and sustain the process \nDiscussion \nThe first part of this zoom session will focus on the outcome of your homework / assignment from your first zoom session. We will work in pairs in zoom rooms. You will introduce and discuss your book with your partner\, such as your working title\, your subject\, your unique angle and message\, which style you will use and what you know about your envisaged audience. \nI will be present in each room to answer questions and provide individual help. \n  \nTeaching \nThe second part of this session will focus on the structure of your book\, the rhythm of your writing and on editing \n\nHow to structure your fist book: the importance of parts\, chapters\, headings and format\nExercise: Creating headings publishers love\nHow to get the job done: passion\, motivation and writing rhythms\nHow to handle procrastination\, distractions and self-sabotaging behaviours\nThe flowing writer: essential tips for ‘letting your writing flow’\nThe tough editor: essential tips for ‘thorough and tough editing’\n\n  \nAssignment / Homework: Write and edit a short chapter of your book \n  \n  \nModule 3: How to improve your writing & all you need to know about publishing\nDiscussion \nThis session will provide a space to discuss the chapter you wrote and address questions\, challenges and ideas. This will take place in pairs and also in the group with myself. \n  \nTeaching: All about publishing \n\nIntro and overview: proposing to publishers or self-publishing?\nAgents & publishers\nPublishers: about remits and sales\nWhat matters: expertise\, credentials\, relevant subjects\, interesting subjects\, specific angles\, endorsements and more\nThe importance of cultivating platforms: Facebook\, Linkedin\, Instagram\, Twitter\, Blocks\nHow to write a book proposal for publishers or agents\nHow to write a brief bio for publishers\n\n  \nHomework: write a 400 word proposal and a brief bio for publisher\n \n  \n  \nModule 4: Writing / Editing / Questions – Bringing it all together\n\nThis module will is designed for you to have your questions answered\, discuss content\, structure and writing and editing issues. I will ask you to send me your questions beforehand. \nI will include more teaching\, based on the development of the group and on the questions\, and also exercises that will assist you to sustain your writing process. \nTeaching might also include the first steps of pre-marketing \n  \nAssignment / Homework: create the full content outline\, three sample chapters and – if appropriate – a full proposal  \n\n  \n  \n\nModule 5: Follow up – check-in for assistance with your writing process\n\nThe follow-up zoom session is for you to ‘check-in’ and get the assistance you need with your writing or publishing process. \nWe will also look into ‘pre-publishing marketing’ and other issues should that be required. \n  \n\nDates and times:\nModule 1 Zoom 22nd April 2020   6pm  –   8.30pm \nModule 2 Zoom 6th May 2020     6pm  –  8.30pm \nModule 3 Zoom 13th May 2020   6pm – 8.30pm \nModule 4  Zoom  27th May 2020  6pm – 8.30pm \nModule 5 – to be discussed with group \n\nFees  \n£ 95.00   for all zoom modules \nFees are non-refundable once the course has started\, except if the course is cancelled by the provider.\nYou will receive zoom links and further information with your booking. All zoom sessions will be recorded in case you are unable to attend.
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/you-can-write-that-book-online-course/
CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Women Weaving Change
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