Mothers and Daughters, Growing Towards Wholeness
All women have been deeply affected by their relationship with their mother. The patterns of thinking, acting and feeling that started in childhood continue into adulthood and without awareness are carried out in relationships with mates, bosses, friends, children and One’s Self.
Looking deeply into our ties to mother / daughter we can begin to understand the limitations we have created for ourselves and the opportunities for growth. We glance at the past, stay with the present and imagine the future by using guided imagery, exercises, and discussions.
Letting go of past hurts and restrictions, finding peace and forgiveness are goals that many achieve in this workshop. Any one who is a daughter over the age of 17 is welcome with or without a mother. The search is within oneself and that is where the change occurs, therefore we invite you to come alone or with your daughter or mother.
We promote a loving and caring atmosphere of trust and acceptance so that everyone feels safe to express the thoughts and feelings that they wish. We have been running this workshop for over 20 years.
Dorothy and Julie Firman are a mother/daughter pair who have been offering mother/daughter workshops throughout this country for more than 20 years. Both are psychotherapists. Both are mothers and daughters. Their work has been an inspiration and source of healing for thousands of women.
Join Dorothy this summer at the Omega Institute for her powerful weekend mother/daughter workshop. Summer 2006 date is: July 21-23. Omega can be reached at 1-800-944 1001. See workshop description below.
Mothers and Daughters and the Wisdom of the Self
In this women's circle, we shall have the opportunity to visit the mother/daughter relationship through the lens of our own deep wisdom. We will work on freeing ourselves from limitations by revisiting the past as it has wounded us and as it has given us the gifts that will allow us to flourish. We will anchor ourselves into the present, claiming our uniqueness and accepting our perfectly imperfect nature. We will move steadfastly into the future through awareness of our values, our purpose and the unfolding meaning of our lives. All women are invited: mothers and daughters, sisters, friends and solo travelers. Work will be in the larger circle, in solitary time and in small groups. It will include imagery, conversation, art, role play and more. This workshop is the legacy of 25 years of mother/daughter workshops conducted at Omega and throughout the country by Dorothy Firman and her mother Julie Firman. Julie, now at 87 years old, has peacefully and joyfully retired. Please bring a picture of your mother, grandmother and any other women of your lineage (biological or chosen). Pictures that you can use in collage will be useful, though not necessary. This workshop is created with safety and the belief that each of us can increase our ability to love ourselves and all others.
The Firmans are willing, from time to time, to offer additional mother/daughter workshops or speaking engagements. See services.