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Why should I join in?

Through IN Our Circle, you can experience joy, relief, success, freedom, acknowledgement and high speed your personal growth. By visiting an Open Empowerment Circle or attending the Woman Within Training Weekend, you’ll be taking time to learn the things you need to know about yourself – and how your life could be different. We support each other through many aspects of life and we have fun doing it. It is inspiring to see women grow and discover their true selves. And as we do this, we create a network of supporters and friends. It is an amazingly rewarding experience. Here’s what some of our community members have to say about their experiences.

What is an Empowerment Circle?

An Empowerment Circle or E Circle is a small group of women who get together regularly to support each other’s growth in all aspects of life – without judgment. It is hosted by women who have participated in the Woman Within Training Weekend and have completed Empowerment Circle Training. Empowerment Circles are not group therapy; instead, women in Empowerment Circles use a structured set of listening and communication skills to create a safe environment for each woman to be heard and to lead herself, with support, if she desires. To allow for free expression, every woman present commits to complete confidentiality. Each group decides how often – and where – they will meet, as well as how they want their meetings to flow. There is typically no cost to attend. There are a number of groups throughout Indiana (and throughout the world). Most of them require their members to have participated in the Woman Within Training Weekend. Hear what women have to say about Empowerment Circle Training.

Can I start attending an Empowerment Circle if I haven’t participated in the Woman Within Training Weekend?

Yes! You can attend an Open Empowerment Circle, which is open to any women over 18. There is one available in Indianapolis’ Broadripple area every Tuesday from 7- 9 pm. On your first visit, please arrive 10 minutes early for a brief introduction to how the group works. Then participate at any level you wish – and return to the group as often as you like. Many women attend Empowerment Circles for years, forming deeply trusting bonds. Click here for the group’s location or to learn more about Empowerment Circles.

Why should I go to the Woman Within Training Weekend?

The weekend offers a unique opportunity to explore your inner self and your life choices. The training is not therapy though many women find it therapeutic. It offers a series of exercises, guided visualization and intense individual and group work.  to further understand what holds you back in your life and how to overcome those obstacles. A one-to-one staff  to participant ratio ensures personal attention and support throughout the weekend. Participating in the Woman Within Training Weekend is a powerful step in discovering the power of who you are. The next step for many women may include joining an ongoing Empowerment Circle. Click here to learn more about Woman Within and the Woman Within Training Weekend.

How do I learn more or register to attend the Woman Within Training Weekend?

Click here to contact our registrar about midwest weekends. Our registrar is a wealth of information about the weekend and on possible financial aid.

Click here to register for an upcoming midwest weekend.

Click here for a schedule of upcoming Woman Within Training Weekends.