{"product_id":"the-art-of-creating-workshops-for-women-a-guide-to-facilitating-soulful-spaces-events-and-retreats-paperback","title":"The Art of Creating Workshops for Women: A Guide to Facilitating Soulful Spaces, Events, and Retreats - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarlene Schiwy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate workshops that truly nourish, inspire, and transform--while feeling grounded, confident, and prepared as a facilitator. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you feel called to bring women together in meaningful ways--but aren't sure how to design, lead, and sustain powerful group 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with care \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eA complete understanding of how to plan, deliver, and evolve your offerings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than offering generic facilitation advice, this guide focuses specifically on creating spaces for women--where emotional depth, creativity, and community are central. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Idea to Fully Realized Workshop \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book walks you through the entire process of creating and facilitating workshops and retreats, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eShaping a compelling vision and structure for your offering \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlanning logistics, pricing, and promotion with confidence \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreparing yourself as a facilitator--emotionally, 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eBeginners seeking a clear, step-by-step path to facilitation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperienced leaders looking to deepen the emotional and relational quality of their work \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuidance from a Seasoned Facilitator \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarlene Schiwy has spent nearly four decades facilitating workshops and retreats for women internationally, integrating her background in literature, psychology, and group process. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer work blends practical structure with deep attention to creativity, embodiment, and emotional awareness--offering a rare combination of skill and insight. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Meaningful Way to Bring Women Together \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a time when 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