Ceremonies
A ceremony is an intentional time to acknowledge and move through something we are dealing with, often a change or transition in our life. A ceremony will include rituals, which are actions that help us to create meaning. A ritual can be as simple as taking three deep breaths, or it can be more complex. Ritual and ceremony don't have to be connected with any religion or spiritual belief.
Our ancestors, no matter where they came from on Earth, used ceremony to mark important rites of passage, and to hold space for the little things in life as well. For many of us, this ceremonial way of moving through life has long been dormant, but it still lives in our hearts and in our bones. We've kept some of the traditional ceremonies like graduations, weddings and funerals, but there is more that deserves to be held, grieved, and celebrated in this life.
Ceremonies can be held for:
birth story healing
Mother Blessings
parenting milestones
releasing trauma
infertility
pregnancy/infant loss
dealing with grief
loss of a loved one
dealing with illness
beginning menstruation
menopause
weaning from breastfeeding
divorce
and so much more!
I have been using ceremony in my life and in my work for the past five years. I have held space for many people, individually and in groups, as they moved through times of change, grief, and transition in their lives. It is such a powerful way for us to get in touch with our emotions, to truly acknowledge what we are going through, and to hold space for ourselves and for others.
In the spirit of decolonization, I do not use any rituals or practices that have not been shared with me, or that do not come from my mixed European heritage. I am very grateful to those who have gifted their learnings and practices with me, and for the many wonderful folks out there who are working to bring back a ceremonial way of living in a culturally safe way. (Check out my friends at 'be ceremonial'!)
If you are curious to explore how ceremony could help you to move through something in your life, or if you have any questions, you can reach out through my contact page, or the button below. (P.S. If your question is, "Can we hold a ceremony for..." the answer is most likely YES!)
Individual and group ceremonies can be held in my home treatment space in the Vedder area of Chilliwack, or in a location of your choosing (including outside somewhere, weather permitting).
Individual ceremonies (1-1.5 hours)
$111
This fee includes:
-the work of creating your ceremony based on your needs
-the facilitation of your ceremony
-holding space for you as we walk through your ceremony
-all items required for the rituals
Group ceremonies (2-2.5 hours)
$350
This fee includes:
-the work of creating your ceremony based on the needs of your group
-the facilitation of your ceremony
-holding space for all who are present
-all items required for the rituals
