Workshops & Retreats
Through the years I've taught many different kinds of workshops. I teach these alone or with a co-facilitator, and also offer these as an individual workshop or within retreats or conferences.
Taming Your Inner Critic With Music!
We all have one, you know, that VOICE.... that says we're not good enough, smart enough, thin enough... the voice that keeps us from knowing our own self worth and divinity. So how do we quiet that voice when it is raging on inside?
In this fun and supportive playshop, we will learn:
- How to identify that voice.
- How to be specific about what it is saying.
- How to "Tame" it with our own positive affirmations set to music that we can sing whenever it starts carrying on about who knows what!
No musical experience is necessary. Shower chanters welcome! 90 minutes
Testimonials:
"The feeling of empowerment from taking your workshop was remarkable. Most of us walked in with some form of "I can't, I'm not, or I don't" and then after your gentle encouragement. your remarkable candor and your contagious enthusiasm we walked out with " I can, I am and I do!" Pamela from California
"People are still using the affirmative chants they created in your "Taming Your Inner Critic" workshop. Your warmth, loving connection and respect gave everyone the permission to be creative. We loved your workshop." New World Unity Church, Washington DC
Everything you ever wanted to know about music,
but were afraid to ask.
This workshop addresses ALL the issues that surround music in the church, or at any gathering.
Topics include:
- Selecting music for the service or event
- Communication between the minister and music director
- Demystifying music ( learning to "talk" to musicians)
- Working with guest musicians
- Finding music that fits the theme
- How to make your service or event flow and inspire
No musical experience necessary - just a love of music and a willing heart. This can be an all day or 90 minute workshop.
Testimonials from the Holmes Institute for Ministers-In-Training:
"I was able to see the value of music from the perspective of the congregant, the musicians and the minister. "
"I always thought there was some secret language musicians spoke and I didn't get it. Now thanks to you, not only do I understand it, but my "inner musician" has been unleashed!"
"You are so approachable and loving and this class was fun, enlightening, and inspiring! I can't wait to take these new ideas back to my church!"
Make Your Own Kind of Music
How to write and sing your own personal affirmation chants in one easy lesson. In this workshop we will sing, write, and explore the process of writing chants for personal inspiration and healing. No musical experience necessary. Shower chanters welcome! 90 minutes.
Other Subjects:
N-O Is My New YES!
- Do you say YES to things that you don't want to do and then get mad at yourself for not saying NO?
- Do you feel that if you say NO that you are being selfish or that the world will suddenly come to an end?
- Do you feel overwhelmed and tired because all those "Yes's" have taken time away from YOU? Then read on!
In this playshop you will learn to identify, process and release all the reasons why saying "NO" can feel difficult at times. Getting in touch with the reasons why we continue to please others instead of taking care of ourselves is the first step to our own freedom and empowerment. Combining group discussion, fun exercises, sharing, music and laughter, this is the time to claim for yourself and say YES to what feels right and N.O. to what feels wrong.
N.O. Is My New YES! A Play-shop of Self-empowerment, Nurturing and Fun!
This can be a 90 minute to an all day workshop.
I can teach this alone or with author/speaker Eddie Conner.
Testimonial:
"Thank you for helping me to learn practical techniques to saying "No" but more importantly supporting me and empowering me to say "Yes" to the things that really matter in my life. I now feel free to really go for my dreams and say YES to ME!" Susan - Los Angeles
I See The Beauty In You
With all the messages that we are given about how we should look, dress, and feel about ourselves, it's no wonder many of us, especially women, have a distorted self image. In this nurturing, safe and sweet time together, we reveal our true authentic selves and learn how we can see the beauty in who we really are.
This can be a 90 minute workshop, all day, or full weekend retreat.
Testimonial:
"Thank you for the gift of finally being able to see myself for who I authentically am. The freedom I feel to be myself and let my own unique light shine is priceless." Cindy from Atlanta
Retreats
I am so blessed to be able to offer spiritual retreats throughout the year in wonderful locations and with inspiring co-facilitators. I offer workshops and weekend retreats with such wonderful teachers and authors such as
Joan Borysenko, Alan Cohen, Mary Manin Morrissey, Maggie Cole, Rev David Ault, Eddie Conner and others.
Check my website to see what is being offered throughout the year.
Karen Drucker and Maggie Cole: Women's Retreats
Karen and Maggie have been working together in a variety of venues for over 10 years. They have been called "spiritual midwives" and create a safe, nurturing atmosphere in which participants are seen, heard, loved and accepted. Their mission is helping people connect with the truth of who they really are.
The workshops can be 2 hours to all day in length, and the retreats can be from 2-4 days. With a combination of music, process, drumming, sharing, and lots of laughs, Karen and Maggie create a space where hearts can open and lives can be transformed. Maggie and Karen produce their own retreats, as well as facilitating to various churches and women's groups around the country.
Testimonials for Karen and Maggie:
"This retreat was by far the most profound and life-altering Spirit-centered group experience I have ever witnessed or been a part of. You both are magical in the way you instantly create an atmosphere of love, acceptance and safety that allows each attendee to open their hearts and minds."
Rev. Lynn Johnson, Senior Minister
Portland Center for Spiritual Awareness
"Being with a group of like-minded women for 4 days is a life changing experience, it restored the balance I needed. This retreat has been a therapy for healing like no other."
Jenny-Portland Woman's Retreat
"I feel so loved, so accepted. For the first time in as long as I remember, I feel totally safe. A space has opened up within me, a space that has the capacity to receive love, from myself and others."
Alicia -Utah Women's Retreat
"The two of you have created an atmosphere of acceptance that has allowed all of us to feel we could try anything. It has been so long since I've sung, danced, and had so much fun. I feel so alive!."
Kerry - Journey of Self Acceptance Workshop
Learn more....Frequently asked questions about our retreats
Sail Into Your Soul: A Journey Into Bliss
with Eddie Conner
(Spiritual cruises around the globe)
Eddie and Karen have created a once a year spiritual traveling experience for you to enjoy the fun of being on a luxury cruise ship, while being connecting with like-minded spiritual seekers. Our past cruises have included the Mexican Rivera in 2005 and 2005, and Alaska in 2006. Our December 2007 world tour is a 4-night Mexico Baja Cruise onboard the Carnival Paradise with ports-of-call in Catalina Island, Ensenada Mexico, one full day at sea, and Long Beach.
Karen Drucker is one of the preeminent visionary vocalist in the New Thought world today. Combining her multiple talents as singer, songwriter, comedienne and motivational speaker, Karen creates an opportunity for audiences everywhere to laugh, reflect and remember the truth of who they are. Performing songs from many of her best-selling recordings, you'll soon come to know why so many notable from motivational psychologist Joan Borysenko to best selling authors SARK and Allan Cohen call her "simply the best."
Eddie Conner has achieved international acclaim as a Soul Intuitive Coach, humorist,columnist, and author of " Kicking the Big BUT Syndrome ." To date Eddie has shared his metaphysical teachings on thousands of radio stations in the U.S. and is currently creating two shows for national television syndication. Eddie is the host of " Soul Awareness with Eddie " at the PodCastGo! Network and " BUT-Free Living " at Innerchange Magazine. He's the founder of The Spirit Light Expo: Merging Movies, Magic & Metaphysics and conducts world tours to the Far East and Peru.
Testimonials:
"What a great cruise and a great workshop. I was inspired to begin working on my book! What an empowering experience. The people are such good company and the sessions are powerful, the food is divine, the facilitators are brilliant. I'm hooked. I'll be back!"
Dianne - Sail Into Your Soul 2005 Mexico
"To combine the majesty of Alaska with the company of such nice, supportive people was more than we could have asked for. We were inspired by the scenery but even more inspired by what we learned and felt in being with such a wonderful group."
Lee and Ann - Sail Into Your Soul 2006 - Alaska
"Having never traveled alone I was a bit nervous coming into a group of strangers. With the loving presence of Karen and Eddie my fears were put to rest and I have now made friends I will have for life. Thank you for creating such a safe place for a new traveler to feel so welcomed."
Carrie-Sail Into Your Soul 2006- Alaska
Learn more....Frequently asked questions about our cruises.
See the itinerary for "Sail into Your Soul" December 2007