A woman in her 40's was still experiencing excruciating hurt after the betrayal of her husband. Even after the divorce and years of therapy, she still could not seem to move forward in her life. Together we created a small intimate ceremony that was attendined by the women who are closest to her in her life. We celebrated the marriage, honored her pain in the divorce and she was allowed to express her story one last time in front of people who love her. She is now slowly beginning to move forward and is even considering the possibility of letting another partner into her life.
A realtor sold a house to a wonderful couple who had lived in that home for over 25 years.They were thrilled to have found their dream home but very sad to leave the old one. We did a two part ceremony in this case. First, a few close friends gathered at their old home on the night before they moved. There were lots of happy stories told and some tears cried as they all said "good-bye" to the home that had been such a joy for many. One week later a large group of family and friends gathered for a "welcome home" ceremony for their new house. This couple feel complete in their transition and are busy settling in the new house that has already been blessed by friends and family.
A grandmother was concerned about her 12 year old granddaughter who had come of age but was feeling uncomfortable because she was the first in her group of friends to start her period. We created a fun and upbeat ceremony for her which was attended by her female relatives and a few close friends. She receive little gifts and lots of laughs and wisdom from the women in her life. Now her friends are hoping their periods will start!
A very successful businesswoman was having trouble finishing an important project. In fact, she was paralyzed even though the completion of this project would move her career to a new level. During her consultation with me it became clear to both of us that there was some unfinished business in her past that was keeping her from moving forward. Rather than do a ceremony immediately, we decided to do some work in therapy to better prepare her for the letting go of the past that needed to happen before she was really ready for this change in her life. After a short time in therapy, she was able to finish her project and the world is now her oyster!
A man died suddenly and left a family that had not resolved issues from their childhood. There was heartache between the siblings, their spouses, and the man's ex-wife. A large funeral was planned but on the night before, we gathered together and had an intimate (and very emotional) time of talking about this man and what he had meant to each person. Young grandchildren were present and allowed to share their thoughts and feelings. At the end of the ceremony, they led us in blowing bubbles up to their Grandpa in the sky! It was a profound and healing time for the family and they were able to be a united front at the funeral the next day.
A well-loved woman was turning 50 and she was not at all sure she was ready to be that old. Friends and her daughter gathered for a weekend at the Oregon Coast to help her celebrate this milestone in life. We did bits of ceremony throughout the weekend and had lots of time to share how this woman had impacted each of our lives. She felt celebrated at the end of the weekend and ready to take on the challenges and joys of turning 50.
