Women’s Groups & Women’s Circles

Tree roots, Words, root into the joys of a creative women's circle, Blog by Santa Rosa therapist Patty Bechtold at wiselifetherapy.com

Root Into the Joys of a Creative Women’s Circle

The first time I sat down to guide a creative women’s circle, I knew I’d come home. It was like I’d stumbled on the secret password that opened the door to sisterhood, and somehow I had entered into a beautiful room. A room that was so human, so ancient and so deep. A creative women’s…

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words, your inner wild woman archetype holds secrets just for you, image of woman, arms outstretched, blog post by Santa Rosa therapist Patty Bechtold at wiselifetherapy.com

Your Wild Woman Archetype Holds Secrets Just for You

Let’s start here: Your Wild Woman Archetype is unique to you. The secrets she has for you might surprise you. Even though there are recognizable themes in mythology and psychology about the Wild Woman archetype, your embodiment of her is influenced by your inner wisdom and spark, and shaped by your life’s experiences and events.…

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candle, pen, key, words, What happens in a women's journaling group, Blog by Santa Rosa therapist Patty Bechtold at wiselifetherapy.com

What Happens in a Women’s Journaling Group?

A circle of women may just be the most powerful force known to humanity. -Jeanette LeBlanc Have you ever wondered what actually happens in a women’s journaling group? It’s a question I’m asked a lot. Not only do I run a Meetup Group (Wise Women Writing), I also facilitate and guide an ongoing journaling group:…

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Santa Rosa life coach and therapist Patty Bechtold writes about the power of the human voice during difficult times @wiselifetherapy.com

Do you remember the power of the human voice?

The Power of the Human Voice Hey, you know that thing you carry around with you all the time? The thing that stores your social media apps, finds the sourdough bread recipe, gives directions, updates you on the latest news, texts that you’re running late? Yes, it’s all that but there’s so much more to…

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