Class Title: "Journaling by the Moonlight: A Woman's Path to Self-Discovery" Instructor: Tina Games Class Term: Winter 2008 (8 weeks: Jan 19-Mar 16) enroll in this class Synopsis You're a woman, but who are you really? In this class, we will embark on an eight-week journey of self-discovery through journaling, one that leads toward a life of creative fulfillment. The moon can bring great comfort to women during challenging periods in their lives, particularly during times when they've felt a loss of personal identity. Life can bring much joy; it can also bring anxiety, depression and confusion. Working with the phases of the moon as a source of transformation, women who are facing major life transitions or who may be challenged by the loss of personal identity are gently guided on a path of self-discovery. With a variety of creative methods, including journaling and visual collage techniques, this workshop encourage personal reflection with many opportunities to answer the question, "I'm a woman—but who am I really?" In a safe and nurturing virtual environment, women will travel on a spiritual, moonlit path toward a life of creative fulfillment. At the close of the eight-week circle, each woman will have discovered her "full moon"—a spiritual place where she can make a connection with her authentic self. Class Description In this eight-week workshop, we will work in an e-group (using Yahoo Groups), for the delivery of weekly lessons and e-mail discussion/dialogue. I will also offer several teleconferences for those who would like to hear voices. We will discuss the lessons and everyone's experiences with them. Those who would like to share via telephone may do so. Class Outline Each weekly lesson will take approximately two hours to complete (which includes time to read, process and write). I will offer a teleconference every other week for those who would like to connect via voice and feel the energy of the group. Week One: The New Moon. The Beginning of a Quest for Self-Discovery Week Two: The Waxing Crescent. Who Are You, Really? Week Three: The First Quarter. Dealing With Guilt Week Four: The Waxing Gibbous. The Strength of a Support System Week Five: The Full Moon. Identifying Your True Self Week Six: The Waning Gibbous. Creating the Bigger Picture Week Seven: The Last Quarter. Taking Baby Steps Week Eight: The Waning Crescent. Managing the Ebb and Flow Student Skills, Equipment required This course will require access to an e-mail account and membership in the class Yahoo group. Also, for those who would like to participate in the teleconference, a long distance call will be required (into a teleconference line)—this will be optional. Tuition/Fees for this course SCN members: $225. Non-SCN members: $250. Instructor Bio As a Therapeutic Writing Coach, Tina Games-Evans uses a variety of journaling methods designed to help writers work through life's challenges.Tina is a certified instructor of the Journal to the Self process, the Writing for Wellness curriculum and the Seasons of Change model, as well as a member of the Story Circle Network. She specializes in working with women who are facing major life transitions and who are challenged with the loss of personal identity. She lives in Alexandria VA with her husband and two young children. Her websites: Journaling Moms; Coach For Moms; Moonlight Moms; Journaling by the Moonlight.