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transformational Therapeutic Coaching:
Perimenopause, Midlife, Menopause, and Post-Menopause
Private Coaching
“I enrolled in Dr. A's 12-week program, The Heroines Path, at a very difficult time in my life. On top of the normal ups and downs of life, I had just lost both parents in the span of 9 months and was dealing with a very contentious personal situation. Through The Heroines Path, Dr. A guided me and provided a framework which enabled me to work through these issues and more. At the end of our 12 weeks, I continued with one-on-one sessions as they were so helpful in giving me the tools I needed to put my past into context and move on to the next chapter of my life. This past April, I participated in the 2024 Regents' Retreat - the weekend was remarkable for me as I felt safe to be vulnerable, allowing me to connect with my inner self in a way that I had never been able to before. All of my work with Dr. A has been truly life changing and has enabled me to let go of some of the past that was holding me back and literally move on to the next phase of life. Dr. A is incredibly giving of the gift of her knowledge and wisdom and I am so grateful for her.” C.N.
“I retired after 42 years as a nurse practitioner in an intensive care unit. The last 25 years was full time. It was during Covid and I felt like I had been shut off from the world. My coworkers were my family and now I was cut off from them. My husband was absent most of the time doing his own thing. I joined a online social group for women and stumbled upon Dr. A. I participated in a group discussion about the wild woman in all of us. I went a step further and signed up with some private coaching sessions with her. It changed my life. Such empathy and positivity! I put her heartfelt words and encouragement into practice and it gave me a sense of control in my life. I rekindled a relationship with my best girlfriend that went back to 7th grade. I started to travel by myself or with my sisters and friends. My husband never wants to see the world although he promised we would travel in our retirement. I felt betrayed by this. I went to baseball games by myself (he hates baseball, football, etc) I met people seated around me and had a glorious time. Dr. A. gave me the confidence to go after what makes me happy. Not what makes everyone else happy. I set boundaries with my grown sons and husband on what I was willing to do for them without forgoing my own goals. I feel so free and empowered now. Thank you Dr. A.!” M.T.
“It’s impossible to overstate how valuable working with Dr. A. has been to my personal evolution as I navigate through the wilds of middle-age. When I started, I was filled with unease around a lack of purpose and direction for my life. As someone who had the good fortune to retire from work relatively early, I was troubled with doubts about how I was spending my time and how to feel like my new life had the same kind of meaning as it did before I left the workforce and before my children went off to college. Dr. A’s gentle guidance, helpful reading material, and excellent listening helped me tremendously. As we conclude our work together, I feel a renewed sense of purpose, tangible goals, and excitement about the future. She is such a masterful and kind teacher, anyone will be enriched by working with her.” Retired in the O.C.
"At age 55 and following a rough past year, I knew I was ready to make a change in my life, though I wasn’t really sure where to start. When I discovered Dr. A’s workshop - initially a one-time session - I knew it was just what I needed to move myself forward in a new direction. I signed up for her 12-week course and we met every Thursday night for 12 weeks. She provided a structure that was loose enough to meet me where I was but also included a structure to keep me moving forward. Our sessions delved into a variety of areas that, collectively, helped me better see and vision a future for myself that was more aligned with the person I wanted to be and was meant to be. I’ve had many years of therapy for overall health and mental well-being and to get me through challenges (divorce, death of parent, trials of parenthood, etc) and these sessions complemented that work and also provided fresh insights. I recently “retired” from my profession of 25+ years and am in the process of re-launching myself. I don’t even say 'new chapter”… I prefer to say “ new book.' Regardless of where you are or where you want to be, the sessions help with clarity, and the weekly sessions ensure forward movement. Highly recommend!" 55 in the 805
“I was swimming thru deep waters of undesired emotions trying to find my way to the surface. The Pandemic, job loss, raging politics, and my sons moving far away was the final shoe to drop of the empty nest. I was also dealing with the amplified challenges a 40-year relationship while in lockdown; all this was overwhelming my psyche. I knew I had survived before, thru terrible situations of the past, but this was a whole new level and I needed a leg up, a respite from all of it while staying in the boxed-in world. Andrea’s stories from her workshops began to resonate with me for reasons I couldn’t understand. It became more clear the more I listened; I found myself in those stories, they were reflecting themes of my life. I went thru the 12-week private coaching program with Andrea, and as we pulled away the layers and revealed my personal story, I was able to take a step back and grasp my life experience with a new set of eyes. I have made it through the worst of it and I feel a fresh current to follow. Andrea’s counsel and guidance through this storm have been a saving grace, a life raft in a raging sea. I feel the compass in hand with this new perspective, I found what was always there, the wisdom and truth of my personal story through the ancient telling of tales that traveled through time to help me.” L.M.
I wasn’t necessarily searching for a coach or self-development work per se, but I happened to stumble upon an interview with Dr. A on my friend’s podcast and was immediately intrigued by her work as a women’s mid-life coach, author and speaker. I was truly excited about the combination of life coaching that used mythology to help women navigate the mental and physical hurdles experienced during midlife, better expressed as the “Regency years.”
Using myth as a medium, Dr. A was soulfully successful in helping me develop tools and characters that brought to light more dimensions of myself, resulting in a greater understanding of who I am, expressed in myth life and in my daily life, but also a creation of a cell-level of confidence in my own being.
Dr. A consistently showed up each week bright-faced, full of life, cloaked in a wonderfully nurturing energy, yet astutely assertive, driven, passionate, fluid, and skillful in her knowledge of mythology, archetypes, psychology, and “working a myth.” Dr. A is artful in her intuitive ability to help you take the blindfold off of your negative self-assumptions, look around and really see where you’re at in life, then call on your characters, your soul-filled toolbelt hitched at the waist, and plan your life ahead, woven with myth, exactly as you want it, and begin the journey itself!
Working with Dr. A has been a true pleasure and a gift that all women deserve as they approach an age period in which often overwhelming chemical and emotional changes occur in their bodies that, without wistful guidance and wisdom, might miss the opportunity to put their old life and selves up on a shelf and recreate themselves for their newfound journey ahead. Thank you, Dr. A. for our invaluable work together. L.C.
Sacred Circles
of Change
“I had no idea going in what a dramatic change that would occur in my life as a result of this class. I was quite hesitant to put myself out with other women I didn't know at all, but what an incredibly wonderful experience it turned out to be. I learned so much about the mythical archetypes that influence our lives in creative and interesting ways. We read and journaled and discussed topics both very personal and very deeply affecting in each of our personal journeys. I was amazed how much we covered and what a great leader Dr. A was, pushing us all forward. I loved the amazing women in our circle and was thrilled with the progress we had all made by the end of the class. Well, maybe not the end because we all decided we would like to meet again in 6 months to see how we're all doing and we put it in our calendars; so I am very excited to continue this journey!” MDL
“Dr. A’s Sacred Circles of Change course has proven an amazing opportunity to connect with other likeminded women I would not have had the pleasure to get to know otherwise on our journeys of self discovery. The content and group dynamics proved invaluable. Dr. A’s Woman’s Discovery Journal filled with writing prompts designed to to be revisited in 6 months and after one year is a valuable takeaway. I complete this course armed with clear, actionable goals. I highly recommend this course as well as her Women Who Run with the Wolves. J.
Dr. A, The time spent these last 12 weeks has been a game changer for me. I have a specific, realistic action plan to jump start this new chapter of my life. I am forever grateful.” J. B.
“Dr. A speaks to me like nobody I know. I loved the Class. It is beautifully organized and presented, and, once again, the content spoke to me in a way that I don’t often experience. I recently retired, and this course got me laser-focused on how I want and plan to do my third act - or Regency. Dr. A is very inspiring and an absolute font of information on midlife issues. Thanks to this course, I feel confident and empowered to create and live the life I want.” S. H.
“Thank you again, Andrea, for another beautiful session of connection and support. It's meant the world to me over the past 3 months.” M.D.
“I loved this class! From the moment I got my welcome kit, I knew the decision to take this class was on point! The welcome kit is beautiful, and the journal is too. Everything about this class is personal and meaningful. Learning and sharing with other women about all the changes in this time of life helped me realize that I wasn't sick or broken. Now, I have the knowledge and the tools to be resilient during all the changes ahead. I love the private FB group, too, so we can all stay in touch! Thanks, Dr. A., for your knowledge and compassion and for connecting all the women in my class.” V. F. in FLA
“I was delighted with my recent experience with the Sacred Circles of Change group coaching. I started the 12-week program as I was just coming out of the initial stages of a family crisis. I was keen to gather with other women for support, and to revisit the 7 Realms that embody a woman's midlife journey - I had worked through the material with Dr. A. the year before but knew it had shifted due to family matters. I appreciated that Dr. A. asked for goals ahead of time and that we addressed those goals through the program, ultimately creating an action plan to accomplish them by the end of the 12 weeks. The opportunity to discuss long-held assumptions about ourselves, examine our goals, and explore the midlife journey all occurred alongside the flexibility to address issues that came up in our lives during the 3 months of gathering. I loved that we developed a supportive community of women, helping me feel less alone in my experiences. I'm wrapping up now with an action plan for my goals, feeling grounded and confident in my ability to turn my insight from the class into tangible and meaningful action. I would highly recommend this program to other women who may be feeling lost, stuck, or alone at midlife. I can honestly say that working with Dr. A. over the past year has been life-changing for me in all of these areas, and I'm so appreciative of her support and the support of the amazing women I've had the privilege to gather with.” M.D.
“This group was SO validating to me as I move into perimenopause and all the things that I'm finding come with it. The things that are concerning to me-even things I didn't yet understand were part of this transitional time in my life-were discussed and addressed so well by Dr A. and my group. I find myself thinking about opportunities that are opening up for me as I enter this Regency stage of life rather than things that I seemed to perceived as loss in the past. This group offered everything from metaphor to find the language for feelings and experiences to concrete steps to work towards goals. I've already recommended it to friends. 10/10!” L.H.
“Take Sacred Circles of Change, you won't regret it! I had some hesitation about taking a group course, but after attending the women's weekend retreat offered by Dr. A, I decided to go for it. It's so valuable to connect with a group of women in the same part of life to share stories with, support, and get support from, and to get Dr. A's thoughts and support. The breakdown of the class into realms of change that affect us in peri and menopause reduced the overwhelm I have often felt, and gave me a path and the confidence to work through the problems that arise. That we are coming out of this course with an actionable plan is invaluable. This class has completely shifted my mindset around what I can and can't do, and has given me a sense of what's possible, instead of feeling like I'm just going to fade away or get lost in the tangle from this point on. It opens so many doors for further exploration! Dr. A offers individual sessions for the duration of the class in addition to the group support every week, so you get the best blend of individual guidance and group support if you wish it. I told my husband that this was exactly what I needed at this point.” J.S.
“I was first introduced to Dr. A by a friend who was going through some midlife changes and suggested a free consultation with Dr. A. I decided to take the Sacred Circles of Change class after our call, and was looking forward to talking and meeting other women who were going through the same changes. From day one, I felt like I had found my people. Dr. A led us through each class with kindness, consideration and intimate conversations about our lives. Through journaling, introspective worksheets and exercises, I have a better understanding of what midlife truly means, and a real sense of who I am, what I want, and how to achieve it. I would highly recommend this class to any woman who wants to find her truest self!” L. L.
“Sacred Circles of Change is a course that helped me move forward and identify issues that were in my way. It helped me create a plan to move beyond the issues! Dr. A is an excellent guide and mentor. She holds space for each woman and honors our wild woman. I got the opportunity to bond with an awesome group of women. I highly recommend this course or any others that Dr. A offers. You won't be disappointed! I sure wasn't!” JML
Classes & Retreats
Reclaiming Your Inner Wild Woman
Dr. A.’s course, "Reclaiming Your Inner Wild Woman" has been tremendously impactful. She is a marvelous guide through the process of using traditional myths and fairy tales to uncover lost aspects of oneself, particularly those parts that get lost along the way of growing into middle age. It is such a gift to reclaim those parts through this learning process and so helpful in figuring out how to make the most of the next phase of life." V. L.​​​
"I have received so much from this class." E. L.
"Thanks, Dr. A! This class has meant so much to me. Better than therapy!" H. S.
“I am loving it. I see something in each chapter that is about what I am living right now. And it also helps me, believe it or not, to deal with problems that I'm facing at the moment. It helps me to feel comfort because it relates directly to my life.” L. A. -50 yr old empty nester.
"A deeply impactful class. Dr. A’s insightful and illuminating approach leads you to greater understanding of the book and of yourself. I highly recommend it." Patricia B.
I have really enjoyed connecting with you and your work, and it’s very rich and has been extremely supportive to me, as have you, during this time. To be honest, it’s been a real lifeline for me, and I’m very grateful. I’ve also appreciated connecting with the others in the group too." A.H.
"A friend recommended the book, and I thought it might be fun to be in a discussion group as I read the book - kind of like a book club. But this was more interesting than a discussion about a plot line. It really set in motion some ideas for me to carry and ruminate. Dr. Andrea Slominski provides insight into the stories and helps to bring them from the darkness to the light, making them real/relative to our lives. I enjoyed the class and happily will take it again."
Darlene K.
The Regent's Retreat
“I was in such need of a woman’s retreat with women in my age group experiencing similar issues to my own and the Regents Retreat fit the my needs to the t. I am touched by ritual and all the ritual moments we had at the retreat felt so genuinely loving and deep and that alone brought to my soul the healing it had been asking for, for years now. I felt safe and held not only by the facilitators, Dr. A, Dr. Tannion, Cara, but by all the amazing women I got to meet, get to know and share some very special moments with. The morning dream circles were amazing. Amazing too was the food. Did I mentioned story telling and discussion? All wonderful and deeply helpful. Overall this experience, that I am still integrating within, has been transformative and has provided me with solid steps to take out into the world as I move forward.” S.C.
“I went to the retreat at the last minute at the urging of Dr. A.. I highly recommend going. It was unlike anything I've ever done before. I've been in and out of different types of counseling at various points in life when stuff got kind of hard, and one weekend with Dr. A., Cara, Nikki, and all the lovely women that were there was life-changing. I got more out of one weekend than many other sessions of counseling. it just went much deeper. It went into some things from my past that have given me my worldview and approach in adulthood and have proved problematic, so yeah, it was life changing. I was thinking about this last night, and this morning I feel like there is a second self emerging that wasn't there before. There's a little more self-assurance. I also feel like the use of metaphor, dreamwork, and story at the Regent’s Retreat was instrumental for me. It just clicked with me. It is the first time I've actually felt like I have some tools and some power in living my life story going forward. It was amazing. “ J.S.
This past April, I participated in the 2024 Regents' Retreat - the weekend was remarkable for me as I felt safe to be vulnerable, allowing me to connect with my inner self in a way that I had never been able to before. All of my work with Dr. A has been truly life changing and has enabled me to let go of some of the past that was holding me back and literally move on to the next phase of life. Dr. A is incredibly giving of the gift of her knowledge and wisdom and I am so grateful for her.” C.N.
The Women's
Wisdom Village
“WOW! If you missed Weird Barbie workshop… do not miss it a second time! Incredible experience.” MA.T.
“Andrea is a wonderful teacher. She has opened up a window of knowledge that is often overlooked, the wisdom of the feminine life cycle. She helps you to access the four feminine archetypal energies to assist you in creating a life full of creativity and meaning.” S. R.
“I have found the Women's Wisdom Village meetings to be a source of comfort and support this year. Meeting with you and those who attend has been a saving grace during the pandemic lockdown. I also find the journal questions a means to explore myself and my own thinking, helping me to understand myself and be introspective. I appreciate your guidance thank you.” L. D.
“Andrea's Midlife workshop has transformed how I view myself as a 21st-century woman. She weaves theories of modern psychology with ancient mythology to unravel the negative female stereotypes our culture imposes. She empowers us with the knowledge of ancient traditions embracing our strengths and a road map of our uniquely female journey. She helps us reframe our life stages and to recognize our great inner power and beauty. It is a journey of self-discovery supported by the bonds of sisterhood and friendship. It is life-changing.” D.M.Y.
“Our conversations with Dr. A have physically calmed my nerves as well as given me thoughts to sustain me throughout the days in lock-down. Just looking at the bigger picture through history and myth has given me hope that all of this quarantine stuff is actually producing something beautiful in us. Dr. A has helped me to recognize that I'm faced with choices every day, to be a heroine or a victim, to be courageous or captive. These choices help to frame my ever-changing moods, allowing me to feel all of it and not to feel alone. The wisdom offered me in these cyberspace meetings has made all the difference in how I'm handling my new life, staying home and going within. I am committed to praying daily for the feminine energies of the homestead to impact our homes, our towns, our culture.” RMU
“Dr. A's Women's Village has been a port in the storm for me through these uncertain times. She is an inspiration to me and has a deep and abundant knowledge of tools so pertinent to our current climate. Connecting with the divine feminine, the inner heroine, archetypes, and myths surrounded by a group of strong like-minded women has been profoundly heartwarming and life-affirming. I highly recommend this group for all of us looking to find meaning, solidarity, and hope right now. Thank you, Dr. A!”
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