What we’re about
GREETINGS WISE WOMEN!
Come fill your well through the magic of reflective writing and soulful journaling. Our live gatherings are now offered on Zoom and I encourage you to join the Wise Women Writing Community here: Journaling for Self-Care
If you're a woman who wants to explore writing as a tool for self-nurturing and creative imagining, there is a place for you here.
WISE WOMEN WRITING OFFERINGS
•FREE ONLINE JOURNALING FOR SELF-CARE GATHERINGS. They're specifically designed to help you deepen your experience of writing/journaling.
Journaling for Self-Care: dates and details for 2025.
Our 2025 sessions take us through the metaphorical landscapes of life transition.
This process is near and dear to my heart, and the framework for my upcoming book and Wisdom Tending Circle that begins in August. Through the years I've seen so many women blossom on this inner journey and I'm looking forward to introducing it to you.
All live journaling sessions are on Zoom and take place on Saturdays, 10am to 11:15am PST. (And they’re always free.) Also, if you can’t make it to the live gatherings you’ll get the handout and recording afterwards.
- July 26, 2025: The archetypal Seeker meets the archetypal Lover…The yearning for something more, something that’s missing. Wandering towards the unknown, metaphorically traveling through the vast expanse of wide open prairie lands, pulled by the promise of a deeper attachment. Being drawn into the mysterious and enchanted forest, coming face-to-face with true, heartfelt desire. Feeling swept away, surrendering to the life force and the possibility of a larger definition of love and connection.
- September 20, 2025: The archetypal Rebel meets the archetypal Creator...Metaphorically traveling into the ancient, wise, and often formidable mountains. Discovering that the climb requires you to let things out of your pack (things that no longer serve you). Approaching the summit feeling, lighter, freer, renewed. Climbing down to meet view ahead: a boundless ocean, where life and creation begin. Opening up to receive inspiration; experimenting with creating what you can imagine.
Follow the link above to get more information and sign up directly on my website if you prefer to.
•SOULFUL JOURNAL WRITING CIRCLE. An intimate, ongoing (every other week) women's writing circle meets seasonally, 8 times during fall and 8 times during winter/spring. Limited spaces available, announced on Meetup when spots open up. Follow the link above to read more and be the first to know when registration opens by adding your name to the waitlist.
• WISDOM TENDING WOMEN'S CIRCLE FOR WOMEN IN MIDLIFE AND BEYOND. The pilot program is in progress and going well! The circle will open up again in August 2025. This 10 month women's circle meets twice a month and includes a mix of group support, coaching and writing process. You receive supporting resources, including a journey guide with PDF's and audio recordings. Follow the link above to get on the waitlist.
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BY THE WAY, I'M PATTY BECHTOLD, your guide for Wise Women Writing to Replenish and Renew.
I’m a licensed psychotherapist, board certified life coach, wisdom seeker and writer. I've studied at the Therapeutic Writing Institute, and I absolutely love facilitating and being part of groups where like-minded women come together to create, write and share experiences. If you’d like to contact me or know a little more about me or just say hello, please visit me here WiseLife Therapy and Coaching
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YOU MAY BE WONDERING...WHAT EXACTLY IS REFLECTIVE WRITING AND SOULFUL JOURNALING?
Simply put, it's personal writing that you do for yourself, not necessarily to achieve a certain outcome or publication. It focuses on the transformative process of writing. However, we often discover that this kind of writing leads to other kinds of writing, such as poetry, articles, books and blog posts.
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Disclaimer: Wise Women Writing to Replenish and Renew is not a therapy group
Although I'm a licensed psychotherapist, and reflective writing/soulful journaling can be healing and therapeutic, Wise Women Writing is not a therapy group. If you have any questions about whether it meets your needs, please contact me.
