What is an Empowerment Circle?

As a community of women, we envision the Empowerment Circle to be a circle of women that assumes accountability and gives and receives encouragement, guidance, confidentiality and support so each woman has the opportunity to be empowered to discover and explore her own sense of meaning and purpose.

When do Empowerment Circles meet?

These groups typically meet weekly, though some make other arrangements such as twice a month. Many of the women who attend Empowerment Circles in our region have completed the Woman Within training.

What is the format of an Empowerment Circle?

Empowerment Circles typically begin with a guided training that focuses on creating safety, support, and clear communication within the group. This training is provided by experienced guides and can take one of three forms:

• 8 weekly sessions
• 2-day intensive (non-residential)

Self-guided (using a manual)

Please note: The guided, empowerment circle is neither a therapy group, nor a place for deep process work. You are responsible for your own participation and well-being. If you are consulting with a doctor or therapist we recommend that you seek their approval if you wish to join the guided circle. If emotional issues are triggered, you may need to strengthen your support network and seek professional help through therapy, healing or a 12-step program.