There’s Power in Being Together
Light Up the Dark
Light up the Dark Workshop for Women: Feb 2-3, 2024
Hello and Happy New Year!
It's January, a time for new beginnings, new words, new resolutions. Count me in! It can feel fresh and new, for a few days or weeks, at least!
And, it also doesn't take long for me to realize that what looms ahead is still a few months of cold, often grey, and very short Iowa winter days. Sigh!! I long to not drive home from work in the dark. I long for more sun, more blue sky.
Do you ever find yourself weary of the dark? Whether the darkness comes too soon on a winter day, or it enters through grief, difficult relationships, trauma, depression or anxiety, this workshop is intended to help you Light up the Dark!
Light up the Dark will be happening on Friday, February 2nd from 6-9 pm and Saturday, February 3rd from 9 am-4 pm.
You are invited to join us for this creative and experiential workshop! I will be co-facilitating with Robin Hitt, who is a Certified Life Coach, Certified Daring Way Facilitator, trusted colleague, and dear friend.
This workshop will include:
• Exclusive video presentations featuring Dr. Brené Brown
• Experienced facilitation by Nancy and Robin
• Meaningful sharing and connection with other women
• Creative and experiential activities to aid your learning and growth
On Friday evening, we will meet at the Jester Park Nature Center for:
• A time of getting acquainted
• A night hike to explore and befriend the dark
• A bonfire, hot cocoa, and a S'mores Charcuterie Board
Bundle up, put your brave on, and join us for this adventuresome part of the retreat! Be assured, we will strive for this to be an accessible event that will enable all to participate with options. We will have indoor space to stay warm, and if winter weather is simply prohibitive for a hike, we have Plan B. If you have any questions, concerns, or specific needs related to making this event accessible to you, please reach out!
On Saturday we will meet at Hope+Elim Church in Des Moines. While the workshop is not affiliated with the church, we are so grateful for the space we will have there that should suit us very well. On Saturday, we will share in four sessions together, with a noon break for lunch. These sessions will offer experiential learning about 4 practices that can help you light up the dark.
• Light up the Dark with Your Values: Our values, once identified, will always light the way in the dark.
• Light up the Dark with Glimmers: Glimmers are tiny moments of goodness that make us feel happier, hopeful, safe, and connected.
• Light up the Dark with Spiritual Practices: Spiritual practices open us up to new insights and perspectives about life, ourselves, and our faith that illuminate the dark.
• Light up the Dark with Living BIG: Living BIG with Boundaries, Integrity, and Gennerosity is a practice that will light the way in your challenging relationships.
Just today I purchased a new coffee mug for 2024 that says “cup of courage” around the rim. Robin and I are mustering up some courage to try some new ideas in this workshop! We invite you to also find “a cup of courage” to come and partake!
Please help us spread the word! Invite your small group, or a gathering of some close friends, and share in this experience together. Or, maybe you just need a place to set apart and you would prefer to come alone. That’s good too, and we are here for you!
to get all the details, and register today!
Here's the recap:
Light up the Dark Workshop for Women
Friday, Feb. 2 from 6-9 pm at Jester Park Nature Center
Saturday, Feb 3 from 9 am-4 pm at Hope+Elim Church
Register at: www.secondjourneycounseling.com
Cost: $30-$250. Please use Green Bottle Sliding Fee Scale on the registration page to determine your cost
Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have, and we'd love to see you at Light up The Dark!
Warmly,
Robin Hitt, ACC, CDWF
robin@robinhitt.com
and
Nancy Schornack, LMHC, CDWF
nschornack@secondjourneycounseling.com
Sharing Chases the Shadows Away
Robin knows the power of being together and is eager to help you experience the power of group healing and caring. She offers two very special types of workshops:
One that supports and helps ease the challenges of being an adoptive parent
One based on the work of Dr. Brené Brown entitled The Daring Way™.
For Adoptive Parents
Robin offers workshops specifically for parents of adopted children. This group dynamic, expertly facilitated by Robin is a wonderful supportive way to learn you are not alone in your concerns and questions about yourself as an adoptive parent and your adopted children. Some of the topics touched on during these workshops are:
Busting the Myth of Being Alone
Detangling the Imposter Parent Syndrome
Ways to Navigate Abuse and Neglect
A Peek Into the Adopted Soul
Coming to Peace Inside Discomfort
And much more!
Contact Robin today for further information and availability on the next workshop
“Playful and profound, affirming and challenging - these descriptors are just a few of the unique skills and attributes Robin brings to her workshops. If you are seeking quality instruction, loving guidance and a whole lot of fun, Robin will deliver! She has many gifts, but high among them is her ability to engage others in ways that inspire depth and growth in a safe, affirming and fun atmosphere. You’ll leave her workshops thankful for having had the opportunity to experience her wisdom.”
The Daring Way™
You are invited to join us on The Daring Way™ into a wholehearted life of greater joy, courage, gratitude, and authenticity. Based on the research of Brene Brown, this experience will help you quiet your inner critic, embrace your imperfections, and own your birthright of worthiness. We will learn how to gather the courage to live bravely, and cultivate meaningful connections.
If you desire more of these things, then this experience is for you! The curriculum used is based on Brené Brown’s book Daring Greatly™ where participants learn ways to apply researched techniques to their everyday situations.
Due to the intimate setting of a small group, the work can be more galvanized to our individual lives. The safe atmosphere is a welcomed place to learn about vulnerability, shame, resilience, and courage. Interaction with others in a “no judgment zone” is helpful in learning to apply new skills and move forward.
Dates to be announced.
“I had the privilege of participating in a workshop co-lead by Robin Hitt called The Gifts of Imperfection “ based on the work of Brené Brown. I immediately experienced Robin’s warm, inviting and fun personality which created an environment that made me feel comfortable in sharing. Robin’s approach and knowledge of the material was obviously passionate and deep. I was thrilled to take the second half of the workshop when offered later because I looked forward to learning from Robin again!”
Contact Robin today for further information and availability on the next workshop