Upcoming Events 2019
January 26. In-Service Training. Harmony Place. Monterey, CA A day-long workshop for therapists, clinicians and those who work with grief. For more information and to register, click here.
February 11 – 17. Commonweal Cancer Help Program. Bolinas, CA
*March 1 – 2. Entering the Healing Ground: The Sacred Work of Grief. Black Mountain Circle, Pt. Reyes, CA. Friday evening, 6:30 - 9:00, Saturday, 10:00 - 5:00. $150. Our annual grief ritual held in beautiful Pt. Reyes, utilizing writing practice and deep communal ritual. Limited to 35 people. To register or for more information, click here. THIS EVENT IS FULL. CLICK THE LINK TO BE ADDED TO A WAITING LIST.
*March 7. The Alchemy of Initiation: Soul Work and the Art of Ripening. Session #1 of 5. “Cooking the Soul: The Alchemy of Ripening.” Ner Shalom, 85 La Plaza, Cotati, CA.
*March 14. The Alchemy of Initiation: Soul Work and the Art of Ripening. Session #2 of 5. “Fire in the Heart: Reclaiming Our Lives From the Predator.” Ner Shalom, 85 La Plaza, Cotati, CA.
*March 21. The Alchemy of Initiation: Soul Work and the Art of Ripening. Session #3 of 5. “Rough Initiations: When the Bough Breaks.” Ner Shalom, 85 La Plaza, Cotati, CA.
*March 27. The Alchemy of Initiation: Soul Work and the Art of Ripening. Session #4 of 5. “Baptized by Dark Waters: Pulled by Soul into the Otherworld.” Ner Shalom, 85 La Plaza, Cotati, CA. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SESSION IS BEING HELD ON A WEDNESDAY.
*April 4. The Alchemy of Initiation: Soul Work and the Art of Ripening. Session #5 of 5. “The Fierce Embrace of Love: A Great Inducement to Ripen.” Ner Shalom, 85 La Plaza, Cotati, CA.
April 11 – 14. Grief Ritual Training Program. Mercy Center, Burlingame, CA. This event is not open to the public. An application form must be filled out to become a part of this program. Read the course description here. If you are interested, email us at wisdombridge@sonic.net.
*May 17 – 19. Entering the Healing Ground: The Sacred Work of Grief. Mercy Center, Burlingame, CA. Friday 3:30 pm to Sunday 5:00 pm. This year our annual retreat returns to the deep work of grief, for self, community, culture and planet. Utilizing singing, writing practice, group work and a profound communal ritual, we will tend our collective sorrows. Limited to 40 participants. This retreat fills fast. To register, click here
THIS EVENT IS FULL. CLICK THE REGISTRATION LINK TO LEARN HOW TO BE ADDED TO A WAITING LIST.
June 10 – 16. Commonweal Cancer Help Program. Bolinas, CA
*July 26 – 28. Gratitude For All That Is. Portland, OR. Friday 3:30 pm to Sunday 1:00 pm. This year’s retreat focuses on cultivating the core soul practice of gratitude; the other hand of grief. Utilizing singing, art process, and an elegant “Gratitude Ritual,” we will offer our prayers of thanksgiving for the ongoing gifts of this life and place something back into the belly of the earth. Contact Dana Jean or Michael Maginn at dmaginn@comcast.net for more information and to register.
*August 9 – 11. Entering the Healing Ground: The Sacred Work of Grief. Friday 6:00 - 8:30. Saturday 10:00 - 6:00, Sunday 9:30 - 5:00. Our annual late summer gathering at Commonweal in Bolinas, CA, utilizing writing practice and deep communal ritual. Limited to 24 people. Fees include workshop, lodging and five delicious meals. Registration will open in the spring.
*September 20 – 22. Making Sweet Honey from Old Failures: A Retreat for Men. Portland, OR. Friday 3:30 pm to Sunday 1:00 pm. This weekend focuses on working with the inevitable wounds we encounter in our lives and exploring ways to ripen them into offerings for the community. Utilizing singing, writing practice, and potent ritual, we will create a place for men to step into the wider story of who we are and what we carry for others. Contact Michael Maginn at dmaginn@comcast.net for more information and to register.
*October. Date TBT Keynote Address. Hospice Society of Camrose. Camrose, Alberta, CA.
*November 8. The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief. Lecture/Discussion. The Jung Society of Utah. Salt Lake City
*November 9 - 10. Entering the Healing Ground: Grief as Sacred Work. Two-day grief ritual workshop. Salt Lake City. More information and registration to follow.
*November 22 - 24. 19th annual Gratitude For All That Is Thanksgiving Ritual. Come and be part of the most beautiful weekend of the year. This is a gorgeous celebration of gratitude with friends and families. The weekend is coordinated by Kim Wardwell at kwardwell63@gmail.com and Bob Hynes at bhynes79@gmail.com.
More events will be added throughout the year.
Events with a * are open to the public.
Keynote Address in Camrose, Alberta
Talk for the Salt Lake City Jung Institute
The Wild Edge of Sorrow: The Sacred Work of Grief in SLC, UT