workshops & Retreats
DISCUSSION, ACTION METHODS, CREATIVITY, REFLECTION & GROUP CONNECTION…
ALL IN A SAFE, ENGAGING FORMAT.
WORKSHOPS & RETREATS
Experiential workshops and retreats offer opportunities for deeper exploration, connection, and growth within a supportive group environment.
Workshops may focus on:
Relationship and couples work
Emotional expression and communication
Women’s growth and empowerment
Trauma recovery and resilience
Creativity, identity, and self-discovery
Professional development and experiential learning
Workshops combine discussion, action methods, creativity, reflection, and group connection in a safe and engaging format.
What Sets MY workshops Apart
01 / PREMIUM LODGING
All workshop and retreats prioritize comfort, safety, and respect - so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process. Current event offerings are facilitated in PA, and multi-day workshops offer lodging in the beautiful Susquehanna Valley region.
02 / Expert Facilitation
I facilitate all events, alongside the rest of the Women’s Collaborative team: Dr. Nancy Bailey and Margie Melder, LMFT. We have spent years alongside each other, offering balanced, respectful, and compassionate teamwork to enhance your personal growth.
03 / Collaborative Energy
Connection is a core part of the process. Workshops and retreats also offer opportunities for deeper exploration and growth in a supportive group environment. A combination of methods, all within a safe and engaging format.
Experiential workshops and retreats offer opportunities for deeper exploration, connection, and growth within a supportive group environment.
Led by the women’s collaborative
2026 Workshops
Workshops may focus on:
Relationship and couples work
Emotional expression and communication
Women’s growth and empowerment
Trauma recovery and resilience
Creativity, identity, and self-discovery
Professional development and experiential learning
Workshops combine discussion, action methods, creativity, reflection, and group connection in a safe and engaging format.
Click here to download this event flyer.
Upcoming WORKSHOPS
1-day / men growing together
A calm, uplifting workshop where men gather to learn, share, and support one another. During this 8-hour session, we’ll explore how connection and openness can spark personal growth.
Joined by guest facilitator, Joe Emmick, LPC, in addition to core facilitators.
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Guided activities centered on emotional literacy and expression
Hands-on action methods to explore critical issues
A relaxed, supportive space to explore and grow
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Anyone looking for a creative outlet to relieve stress and improve vulnerability
Those interested in mindfulness, personal growth, or self-reflection
Those who want to connect with themselves and others through action methods
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Your curiosity and willingness
Vulnerability
A journal (if you choose)
Lunch on your own - snacks and beverages provided
No experience needed - all skill levels are welcome!
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Where: 126 Madison Ave, Rear Building (yellow mailbox), Reading, PA 19605
When: Saturday, 7/18/26, 9 AM - 5 PM
What: 6 participants, lunch on your own, snacks/beverages provided
How: Register and pay in full by 7/10/26
Payment: $250 via Venmo or checks only. Mail checks to Artful Living Counseling & Consulting at the above address (126 Madison Ave)
3-day / couples healing
Space
Limited
Designed to help partners deepen connection, strengthen communication, and rebuild emotional intimacy. Through guided discussion and hands-on, experiential activities, this workshop offers practical tools that help you better understand yourself, your partner, and the patterns that may be getting in the way of closeness.
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A small, supportive group setting
Creative action-based methods to explore barriers to connection
Practical tools you can use immediately in your relationship
A welcoming environment - no experience needed!
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Turning barriers to intimacy into opportunities for connection
Learning how to turn toward your partner rather than away during stress
Strengthening emotional safety, trust, and vulnerability
Improving communication, understanding, and emotional awareness
Rebuilding connection through intentional relationship practices
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All couples and skill levels are welcome.
Come as you are - leave feeling more connected.
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Where: Berry Patch Bed & Breakfast, 115 Moore Road, Lebanon, PA 17046
When: Friday, July 31, 2026 (2 PM check-in) - Sunday, August 2, 2026 (12 PM check-out)
What: Up to 5 couples, lodging and meals provided
Payment: $1650 per couple, Venmo or checks only.
$825 deposit (due 6/5/26)
$825 balance (due 7/10/26)